Induction tomorrow! 39 weeks, FTM - need positive stories!

[xFTM2022x]

Hi all!

I'm a FTM, 39 weeks tomorrow and being induced due to reduced movements. To say I'm bricking it is an understatement!

I've really struggled with anxiety throughout this pregnancy and am just focusing on keeping myself as calm as possible. I'm worried about the sheer panicked state I can get myself into so met with a consultant a few days ago who assured me that if after the first 24 hour pessary not much had progressed, I can request a section instead. The controlled aspect of the section definitely appeals to me. I'm worried that when I'm there I won't be listened to etc and I'll feel totally trapped and out of control.

Has anyone had similar experiences where they've requested a section after the pessary failed?

I know I sound like a baby, it's my first so bear with me

I had 2 pessarys 6 hours apart which got me to 3cm with no regular pains, they then broke my waters and my daughter was born 2 hours later. It was very quick and very painful with no breaks between contractions but I think I'd take that over a 2 day labour any day.

I've been induced 5 times
Never wanted a section.
What was your birth plan before the reduced movements happened?
Recovery is harder after a section. Normal delivery you can be home in a few hours.
The worse bit of being induced is the waiting around. First for the pessary to go in and then for contractions to start and then to go to delivery suite.
My 5th one was the best as they broke my waters then I didn't start contracting so went straight on the drip. I was in and out within 13hours

I was induced at 40+12. Nothing happened for the first 24 hours - we watched a lot of Netflix and walked a lot. I’d have been allowed to go home had my BP not been high.

About 15 mins after having the second pessary, my waters broke. DS was back to back which made it uncomfortable but he was born 14 hours after my waters went. I had gas and air which was a godsend for the last couple of hours!

I had the 4 pesseries and my water broke on day 2 after a sweep! Was in on the Wednesday morning, gave birth on Saturday at 12:52PM. Was long, painful (you do get pain relief and breaks in between, so it's not constant until you're in active labour) but oh my goodness it was amazing from start to finish. The midwives and the doctors where all phenomenal and the aftercare!

I had an induction a few days ago because my waters broke early. I was too dilated for the pessary so went straight to the drip which was my absolute Do Not Want of my birth plan, I was so stressed out thinking it would lead to a horrible experience but it really wasn't. I managed to snooze through the early part of it as nothing happened for a few hours, then when it did it was all over in 3 hours, fine with gas and air (though could have had more if I'd have wanted, the anaesthetist came to make sure I was ready for an epidural if I changed my mind and wanted one), a little tear and ready to go home from the labour suite. Honestly I was so upset about it but it just wasn't the horrible experience I was expecting.

Ah thanks for the replies guys. Makes me feel so much better hearing other people’s experiences.

2 hours sounds amazing!

I do not cope well with pain so my plan was always epidural, make it as painless as possible. Now I know she’s back to back still (always has been since she went head down, have anterior placenta) i’m so worried about her getting stuck. I don’t know why I’m imagining labour to be like the bloody handsmaid’s tale or something 🤦🏻‍♀️ i’ll hopefully be fine once i’m there. I definitely don’t want to push through more and more rounds of induction attempts though, i don’t think i’ll cope. I know recovery will be much more difficult if i were to have a section but i’ve got amazing support at home so i’ll be happy to take that route if it doesn’t progress.

Wish me luck 🤞🏼

I had an epidural. Life saver 🤣🤣

Hope everything went well @mommas2022

how did it all go? hope everything was ok for you. i have followed your posts, am in a similar situation, currently 31 weeks with my birth choices appointment this week.

Induction booked for 2 weeks , really nice to hear some positive vibes thank you 🙏🏻 x

Sorry for the really late update!! It was a success and a really positive experience! first pessary worked and i went into full blown labour whilst i was waiting to have my waters broken! Got examined at 9cm, no time for pain relief and after an hour of pushing my girl arrived. She was back to back so i did tear but honestly, i didn't even notice.

3 weeks and 1 day today so just surviving these newborn days haha x