Induction - how to keep positive

[Jurassiclover]

Hey,

So I was booked in for an induction yesterday at 4pm. I'm still here, yet to actually be induced. Starting to loose hope and patience, I hate hospitals at the best of times, I'm a first time mum and nervous about labour as it is and all of the waiting around is only driving my anxiety up :(. I've only managed about 1 hour sleep too. Poor DP slept for about 30 mins on the floor.

They did examin me last night after about 6 hours of being here and concluded I don't need any gel so waters can be broken so that's all I'm waiting for now.

Any tips on staying positive? Or even anyone in a similar situation at the min?

I know the wait is frustrating!! Just FYI that I always pop up on induction threads to say I was induced, and had my baby in my arms 4 hours later - no interventions other than a little bit of gas and air, and I would choose one again in a heartbeat! So I'm v positive about them. Happy to keep you company while you wait How overdue are you? Are you expecting a girl or a boy? What have you chosen as their first outfit? Have you got plenty of snacks with you?

Trust me: waters is better than the gel/pessary/wtv.

I hate inductions..... I was forced into 3 because of overdue babies. Super upset and disappointed

Good luck!

Yes snacks!!!! Coconut water is also great if you can get it

That sounds positive already! I was there for 3 days before I even dilated! Sounds like you're in a very favourable position if they can just do your waters. Sure it won't be long

Its already very positive that they can go straight to breaking your waters.

I was terrified of getting induced because of all the horror stories you hear.

They broke my waters at 11 and baby was born by 5. It was a great positive experience.

I would advise lots of walking post waters breaking and sitting/bouncing on a birthing ball to get going.

Best of luck, hope it all goes well for you.

Hi all, sorry for my disappearance, as it turns out I had my waters broken at 8am and baby in arms by 12! All happened super fast, it was a bit of a traumatic one and I needed a lot of stitches but baby is healthy and happy! Thank you all for your comments, they did keep me feeling positive in the run up to waters breaking!

Congratulations

Wishing you and your baby all the best!!!