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Childbirth

induction

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starlover · 31/01/2005 13:11

does anyone know how soon they will let you have an induction if you go overdue?

i am a week over by my dates, but only a day over by the hospital dates. I will be seeing the midwife this afternoon anyway, but wondered how soon they might induce me. Do they make you wait a certain amount of time before inducing?

I am SO tired of being pregnant, and just want to meet this baby!!!

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bubble99 · 03/02/2005 19:44

I've just had a huge rant about this subject over on 'multiples'

Lonelymum · 02/02/2005 14:34

Bump for Skiing Mummy

bubble99 · 31/01/2005 19:22

Hi starlover, I've just come out of hospital after a 24 hour stay for urine collection. I had protein in my urine, swelling and a constant headache. I'm 37 weeks tomorrow with twins and my consultant considers 'term' for twins as 38 weeks. I was on the antenatal ward and in the bed next to me was a woman 38 weeks with twins who was having gel for induction. I was really hoping that I might be induced as well. The midwife on duty when I was admitted yesterday was of the opinion that I might be seen by the medics and offered induction. The midwife this morning was completely against it. So I spent today filling up my cider flagon of urine, having BP and oedema checked and babies monitored. After talking to the senior reg. this morning, who would have induced if I'd pushed for it ('scuse the pun) I decided against. The most i've got to wait is two weeks and , having listened to 3 women having gel followed by rapid contractions I'm glad I did. I'm not anti-induction, I was induced last time, but spontaneous labour is gentler at the outset.
So, hang in there and as others have said, make the most of the remaining time to yourself. Hoping to meet you on the announcements board soon

starlover · 31/01/2005 18:16

yeah, wouldn't be so bad if i had something to fill the time.
well... dp will be glad when i tell him my plans for tonight anyway

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lockets · 31/01/2005 18:09

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starlover · 31/01/2005 18:06

btw lockets... did it work??????

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starlover · 31/01/2005 18:06

yes, i can see that it will be more of a chore than anything else. LOL
still... it's worth a try!

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starlover · 31/01/2005 17:47

yes, the midwife did suggest a "night of passion"
it's the only thing i have yet to try!

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tortoiseshell · 31/01/2005 17:38

starlover, I know it's interminable, but baby will come! Ds was 12 days over, dd 14 days. I thought I was seriously going to pop. And to make matters worse with dd, she was born August 2003 on the day temperatures hit a new record high. I suffered! Ds was induced at 12 days over, and I really regret not holding out for a more natural start to labour. The birth was fine, but he did have some distress on the way out, and had to have blood samples taken throughout the labour to check his oxygen level, and he had feeding problems after. I have no idea if that was related to being induced, but I feel sure it can't have helped!

Anyway, hope things happen soon. I would recommend sex (not only the contractions of the uterus help, but semen contains prostaglandin, which is the gel they use anyway - top tip, lie with your feet up on a pillow afterwards for half an hour to give it chance to work!), and also lots and lots of walking. Good luck!

pupuce · 31/01/2005 16:49

Totally agree with Mears
I think Starlover you'll be surprised how quickly you'll say "why was I in such a hurry...."..... but there is nothing we can say to prepare you to what's ahead once baby is here.... no more time to yourself

mears · 31/01/2005 15:41

starlover - definately just try and 'chill' durng the time you have left. Once the baby is here you will have very little time for long soaks in the bath, nice meals, phairdo's etc. Try not to exhaust yourself trying to get into labour. Just remember the old adage 'when the apple is ripe, it will drop'.

ediemay · 31/01/2005 15:41

I know, starlover, you wish they would stop asking! I ignored all the phones in the end. Best text I had was from a lovely guy I used to work with in Liverpool which said "Just push, love!" It made me laugh so much I thought I'd started labour! Good luck and get the online bath goodies shopping started...

mears · 31/01/2005 15:38

just realised not on this thread though

mears · 31/01/2005 15:37

I said the same too CD

starlover · 31/01/2005 15:36

Yes, you're right. You all are... as usual!
Have decided not to push for an induction, just wait and see what the consultant has to say on Monday (assuming baby hasn't appeared by then).

I think I am just getting far too excited/impatient about the whole thing, and the thought of yet another week passing is just too much!
But as much as I want this baby out RIGHT NOW, I don't really want to have to have an induction, or too much intervention at all if I can help it.

I guess the baby just takes after me. Stubborn... lazy... drama queen! LOL

Oh yeah, and i'm bored of people keep texting me all day to ask if i've had it!!!

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ediemay · 31/01/2005 15:34

Dear starlover, sorry to jump in but if I were you I would just wait and enjoy this last bit of time - invite a friend over or go for a haircut or a pedicure - don't paint the shed as I did!! I had to be induced although I didn't want to be and it didn't work - 8 attempts later it still didn't work and then 2 days later along he came. It was painful and upsetting and I really wouldn't recommend it, I was knackered from the inductions and then had a very long labour. I know how uncomfortable you must be but try to hang on in there, buy some indulgent bath treats and have a few long soaks. Good luck and happiness with your babe.

starlover · 31/01/2005 15:25

well, just got back from midwife.
I have an appointment with the consultant at the antenatal clinic next monday.

let's hope something happens before then!

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Pidge · 31/01/2005 14:29

Just wanted to say "lots of sympathy" ... dd was 8 days late, and I was crawling the walls by that point! Now 35 weeks and promising to be more chilled out this time round.

Really looking forward to your birth announcement - it WILL come!!!

scotlou · 31/01/2005 13:52

I know it's really hard when you get to 40+ weeks - but try and let things happen naturally - and ENJOY your time "before child"! It is the last time for a while that:

you can read a book / watch TV when you want
Have a bath / go to the loo by yourself
Enjoy a meal uninterruped
Nap when you feel like it!!!
Good luck!

starlover · 31/01/2005 13:43

ooh, well maybe i shall just try and be a little more patient then!

I think I shall accept if she offers a swep though, see if it starts anything off.
I am just so bored of waiting... but it's better than having a bad labour and too much intervention.

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CountessDracula · 31/01/2005 13:40

sorry I mean pupuce not mears!

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CountessDracula · 31/01/2005 13:39

I wouldn't rush into induction if I were you. They induced me sort of against my wishes, after a WEEK of the gel every day nothing had happened other than a tiny weeny bit of dilation (enough to get the crochet hook in!) Then had ARM and the drip but still no joy. Ended up with very unwanted c section, 12 litre blood transfusion, 9 hour general anaesthetic and woke up in intensive care on a ventilator with a VERY traumatised dh. Oh and almost died.

I know this is extreme but it is an example of the sort of unnecessary intervention that Mears is talking about. They reckoned that my uterus had gone floppy after all the trying to contract etc for a week and then wouldn't deflate to stop the bleeding after the placenta came away.

Lonelymum · 31/01/2005 13:35

I have to agree with pupuce actually as my first was induced when my waters broke but spontaneous labour didn't occur. I had a dreadful labour (won't give details to a first time expectant mum!). When I had ds2, my waters were broken when I was in labour and I don't really see why as verything was going fine and I think they just wanted to hurry things up. It made the labour more painful but perhaps it would have been anyway. DD and ds3 were completely natural, spontaneous, uninterfered with labours and my best labour memories are of their births. So, try not to beg for an induction starlover, just content yourself with sitting around calmly and serenely for as long as it takes.

jessicasmummy · 31/01/2005 13:32

just dont fancy it personally! Give me the GEL and lots of it!!! the only thing i didnt like was the constant monitoring but i managed to sleep well after the epidural... no intervention other than the induction and the hospital breaking my waters.... jess flew out after 6 pushes!!!

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