Induction alone (covid positive) advice and reassurance appreciated

[puddingandpie123]

Hello everyone, I am 38 weeks and being induced due to a-typical blood antibodies. Ds8 developed covid last Monday and I have caught it from him. My induction started at 12 noon on Monday with the gel pessary. I’m having painful contractions but only 2cms. Unfortunately Dh who was going to come and join me did a positive lateral flow this morning and is now not allowed to come. There is no one else I can really ask. I am feeling ill tired and very low. Please give me some good induction/solo birth stories to keep me going, I am feeling v sorry for myself.

No experience of this I’m afraid, but I didn’t want to leave you unanswered whilst in pain and alone in the middle of the night. That sounds really hard and I think the COVID restrictions about this are frankly inhumane. I hope your birth goes as smoothly as possible, and that you and your new baby can be back with your family ASAP. Xxx

@RoseAndGeranium thank you I appreciate it

Sorry you are going through this OP. It’s unfortunately usual even outside Covid times for women to be by themselves during the night until they are in established labour. I hope you’ve been offered pain relief? On the positive side it sounds as though the induction is working as you’ve reached 2 cm.

Thinking of you.

I gave birth to my DS2 without my DP (long story short - he didn't make it in time due to childcare with older DS) and was absolutely fine. When the active phase began I really couldn't care less - I just wanted my baby to be out safely.

Important thing to remember - you're not alone. Midwives are there to help you and support you and they're qualified at what they're doing. They should be even more supportive given your situation. Do ask for help, don't let them fob you off..!

Also remember lots of women in the past (up until the 60s if im not mistaken ) gave birth without their partners - it just wasn't the done thing. So while it's not ideal, of course you can do it. You'll be fine.

The thing that helped me speed the process along was bouncing on a ball - if you can bear it. It really did the trick for me and got fully dilated in a blink of an eye.

It's not your first baby, your body knows what it's doing.

Trust yourself. Ask for help. Focus all your thoughts and energy on this little human being inside you. Hopefully you'll soon have him/ her in your arms, well and safe.

All the best, really hope it goes well and quick xx

I don’t have any experience but I don’t want to read and run. It sounds grim you poor thing. I hope it all goes well, the midwives give you lots of support, and you feel better soon

Sending hugs

You poor thing! I have no experience but I wanted to send my support. My very best wishes for a smooth, speedy and safe delivery.
I'm surprised they aren't doing a C-section given the circumstances.
Gentle hugs!

Aw bless you, what a situation ☹️ Just think what a great story it will be to tell your little one when they’re older! I’m due really soon and absolutely dreading the possibility of this happening. I’ve been so careful but my partner is still having to go out to work so could realistically catch it anytime 😕 You will get through it!

Thank you so much everyone. I had a healthy baby girl at 8.27 this morning and already, in the face of her loveliness, memories of last night are beginning to fade. Your words of support were so much appreciated. For anyone in the same boat it’s so-able but best not to catch covid if possible (that said, I have had one jab, my husband two and short of keeping ds 1 and 2 home from school there is not
Much way around it).

Congratulations!!! Brilliant news, and so glad you're feeling positive. Hope you feel better soon and that you both get to see your husband and other child soon xxx

Congratulations! It can't have been easy doing it on your own.

Congratulations OP! So happy for you. Well done

Congratulations! Best wishes to you & your baby girl xx

Aww congratulations 😊 hope you’re home soon