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Another induction panic thread

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MrsCremuel · 03/10/2021 21:52

I’m here in the ward, pessary in place and just have this awful feeling I’ll be here for days. I had an augmented delivery for my first which ended up in forceps which I cannot do again. Physical and mental recovery from that was awful.

I’ve only been here since 2.30 but am so upset at the thought of being away from DS1 for days. I really can’t bear the thought of being in here for 3plus nights. I want to do what’s best for this baby but so very torn.

I’m being induced at 39 weeks as baby is measuring small and growth has slowed. I sent husband home for sleep as nothing is happening and suddenly feeling very weepy and getting the panic shakes.

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justteaplease · 03/10/2021 22:07

I didn't want to read and run, I'd come on here to write something similar. My waters broke this morning and contractions haven't been frequent enough so heading back at 7am for the pessary. I also ended up with forceps for my first!

Do you have anything good downloaded on your iPad, something to take your mind off it? I keep thinking it's more than likely this time tomorrow I will have my baby! And pregnancy pains will be a distant memory! Smile

dalmatianmad · 03/10/2021 22:09

My dd has just gone into the labour suite to be induced. I'm sat by the phone. I can go in when she's in active labour. It's going to be a long night!

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MrsCremuel · 03/10/2021 22:25

@justteaplease I’ve watched GBBO and have a book which I should concentrate on. Really need to stop thinking about the worst case scenario and visualise the baby like you say. I feel fine then have a massive ready wobble! Waiting for monitoring then plan to try and sleep to some meditation stuff to calm myself! I’ve not prepared myself properly I think.

@dalmatianmad good luck to you and your DD!

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MrsCremuel · 03/10/2021 22:26

*teary wobble

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justteaplease · 04/10/2021 03:14

Hope you're doing ok @MrsCremuel x

MimiDaisy11 · 04/10/2021 03:34

Best of luck- hope you can distract yourself with phone, books etc

mrssunshinexxx · 04/10/2021 12:23

@MrsCremuel it's totally normal to have wobbles especially in this stage where things haven't really got going and you haven't got your husband with you. Try to relax enjoy the peace and quiet as best you can and remember your body has done this once and fingers crossed this time will be smoother and quicker x

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MrsCremuel · 04/10/2021 12:58

Still nothing happening, they will try to break my waters at 3. I’m in this weird state of either wanting to go away and everyone leave me alone in a dark room and do it that way with no intervention at all or a full on caesarean. All this waiting, prodding and poking I find really invasive and anxiety provoking.

Don’t think I realised how scared I was!

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Vallmo47 · 04/10/2021 13:01

I’m sorry you’re so anxious Op. I did have to wait for a while before I was induced but once labour was started my daughter was born within 6 hours. I could go home 6 hours after that. Try to relax, being tense isn’t going to help things progress. Good luck 💗

mrssunshinexxx · 04/10/2021 14:46

@MrsCremuel you've totally got this !!! When can your husband come back ? Deep breaths shoulders down and keep moving. Have they got wireless monitoring ?

Theartexhouse · 04/10/2021 14:51

Ah I remember the anxiety so well. I’ve been induced twice and was terrified the second time as I was ‘experienced’.
It was amazing though and such a positive experience.
You will wonder why you were so worried once it’s all over. The wait is definitely the worst. Good luck!

pregnantncnc · 04/10/2021 21:30

Just come across your thread OP, and I hope things have gotten moving for you now. Either way, deep breaths, and try to visualise the very best outcome rather than focusing on what can go wrong. Easier said than done, I know.

I also found the induction process very anxiety provoking.

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MrsCremuel · 04/10/2021 21:59

After a 6 hour delay due to short staffing they are going to administer the gel. They can’t break my waters as they don’t have the staff…but would have if I went into labour from the gel Confused. Hoping this gets things moving at long last. I’m so fed up I’m moving from fear and anxiety to just wanting to get this bloody done. Feeling niggly so I’m hopeful.

Hearing so many women screaming is not really helping but have heard a few babies cry which has at least made me focus on the end game.

I’ve finally accepted there is no inner mama warrior in me much to my disappointment!

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mrssunshinexxx · 04/10/2021 22:31

@MrsCremuel urgh I remember hearing other women I swear they should be sound proof rooms ! Just think this time tomorrow you very well could have baby in your arms

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MrsCremuel · 06/10/2021 09:02

Thanks everyone for your support. I wanted to update for any people who may stumble across my post when they are being induced

I’m pleased to say we are now home with our new baby boy. In the end, he was a healthy weight and the induction wasn’t even necessary but never mind!

I thought I’d be there another night with no movement as they were severely short staffed, however, they gave me the prostin gel and I was at 4cm in 4 hours and then it took 2 hours to deliver from them breaking my waters. I very much wanted an epidural but in the end we ran out of time and I managed on gas and air and it really wasn’t as awful as I thought it would be. I still feel amazed that I did it to be honest and that it became such a positive experience.

For all those out there feeling hopeless and anxious, it can turn around! In the end I embraced it all and it helped massively.

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MimiDaisy11 · 06/10/2021 20:46

Glad it worked out well for you 🙂 Congratulations!

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