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Urgent advice desperately needed: failed induction and c-section with SPD

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pureeandpearls · 15/02/2010 18:11

I've spent the last five days in hospital trying to be induced (at 38 weeks) due to severe SPD. It had worked by this point with DD but they told me today I'd need a days rest and DH insisted I came home. I can't tell you how upset and frustrated I am: I actually hate the baby right now.

I have to go back tomorrow so that they can begin again. If it doesn't work this time, they will give me a c-section.

My questions:

is this something you have experience of? Did it work second time or should I just opt for the section?
How painful was the c-section recovery compared with SPD?
any thoughts on trying to get the bloody baby to take the hint before morning? I am sick of the pain.

Please help me. I'm pretty desperate about the whole thing.

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AfriBaby · 16/02/2010 05:43

Hi Puree,
I don't have any advice to offer, but just wanted to say hang in there - lots of us on the March thread are thinking about you. Hugs and postive vibes in your direction.

Strawberrycornetto · 16/02/2010 07:46

I had SPD with my first pregnancy. I was induced at 37 weeks although for oc not spd. The induction did eventually work but I was in a similar position in that it took from Friday evening to Sunday evening and they gave me Saturday night off because I was so tired and miserable. I did ask just to have a cs but they refused. However, I did end up with a section anyway because although I did fully dilate, dd got stuck. I have since had a second section, recovery from both was fine. Hardly any pain. It was different to the spd pain in that it was just in one place.

Good luck, I do remember how desperate I was mid way through the induction but you will get there and it will be worth it.

Arcadie · 16/02/2010 09:08

Hey P&P - so so so sorry to hear you're going through this. We're keeping every ante-natal finger crossed for a good outcome for you. Can't imagine how horrible this must be for you and DH and DD.... lots.

MummyElk · 16/02/2010 09:12

Hi Puree
Probably about to x-post with others from the MArch thread but I'm so sorry to hear this, have been waiting for news of you.
I don't have the exact experience, I was however induced with DD and it can take forever, it's very upsetting when it does. I hope you get to rest up as much as possible so that you do end up with the birth you want, rather than a CS at the end of it anyway, and try to concentrate on the lovely end result.
What did the consultant say about the expectations of trying the induction again?
if you do end up with a CS strawberrycornetto sounds like she had a good recovery, and my friends who have had them have ALL found their recoveries much easier than predicted.
I'm sure BabyPuree is mightily pissed off too, and would much rather be cuddling you now than being squashed and poked!
Pls pls try and hang in there, get some rest, you never know, labour might be just around the corner. Will be thinking of you, and good luck when you go back in.
It will allllllllll be worth it in the end x

Ewe · 16/02/2010 09:18

I was induced with my DD, went in on Wednesday, by Friday night after what felt like a million attempts at prostin gel I discharged myself to go home and get a nights sleep. I then had another gel the next day and they managed to break my waters.

On the Friday I was asking to go straight to c-section but I was also refused. I did end up with a c-section on Sunday morning after being on the drip since about Saturday lunchtime - it took four hours on it for me to have a contraction! DD did not want to come out!

I also suffered from SPD but it wasn't hideous, I was just overdue when all of the above happened. I found the recovery great tbh, my DD was a bit poorly and had to be transferred to a hospital where they had no bed for me so 36 hours after my c-section I was up, about and doing a 45 minute car journey, walking around as normal (if a bit slow!).

Ewe · 16/02/2010 09:20

Oh and I know it's so hard when in this situation, I can recall the utter frustration now, but try to stay calm and as relaxed as possible. Your baby is going to be with you in a couple of days, focus on that and good luck!

herbietea · 16/02/2010 09:22

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thehairybabysmum · 16/02/2010 09:23

This might be too late for you if you are already back in.

I had SPD with both my pgs. Was induced due to waters breaking but no labour though and ended up with an emergency c/s due to foetal distress when i was fully dilated.

With ds2 i also had spd (though not as bad as i managed it better 2nd time) and again an em c/s for same reason, again was fully dilated!

Anyway both times my recovery from the c/s was really good and i found that my SPD virtually disappeared immediately. So actually although i did have some discomfort from c/s i actually found it so much easier than the SPD pain. It was easier to walk and potter about as the scar didnt affect my hip joints the way the SPD had IYSWIM.

Anyway hope it all goes well for you...im pretty sure you wont hate the baby the minute it gets here!

thehairybabysmum · 16/02/2010 09:24

Have only just read the other posts....Strawberry cornetto and I seem to have had v. similar expereiences...hope you are the same.

Good Luck

MamaG · 16/02/2010 09:27

Poor woman, I really hope she is ok and that they look after her in hospital

She is obviously very frustrated, I hope baby comes soon

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pureeandpearls · 16/02/2010 09:51

Thanks everyone. I know everyone going through induction/being overdue gets frustrated. I'm just finding it hard to be objective at the moment....

it's great to know that I'm not the only one, and good to know that recovery from c-section is actually tolerable comapred with pain of SPD. Herbie I have to have gas and air for any kind of examination or pessary, which probably adds to the general frustrtaion of the whole experience. I have been gettting lots of Prostin-contractions but they all seem to wear off. I know that the baby doesn't want to be rushed and if it weren't for the SPD I'd be happy to be back at home but I NEED HER OUT>

Oh well- have to call the hospital at lunch and go back later this afternoon once DH gets home (DH has decided as I'm home that this means he can go to work leaving me with our DD which has not improved my frame of mind.)

I know it's an awful thing to hate the baby, and I'm grateful to know that once she's here, I won;t feel like that anymore.

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underactivethyroidmum · 16/02/2010 09:59

Hi P & P

I've been following your discomfort on the SPD sofa support thread and just wanted to say my thoughts are with you

Can the hospital not put you on a drip to induce you ? I thought this was an automatic once they had tried the gel method three times but I may be wrong ???

Try to stay positive - you've done fantastic in getting this far with the SPD and whatever happens over the next few days all that matters is that you and your DD come out of this in good health

As I said - thinking of you and sending you a big hug xxx

herbietea · 16/02/2010 10:20

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Pingpong · 16/02/2010 10:34

no experience of SPD or induction but wanted to send my sincere sympathy to you. What a frustrating time you are having.
I had emcs and compared to the previous abdominal surgery I had had it was a walk in the park to recover from. I was lucky the scar healed well and no infections etc but I think you do tend to hear more about the horror stories than positive ones but lots and lots of women have positive CS stories. I think compared to the SPD pain it would be small. You will have to take it easy afterwards but at least you will be able to get back on your feet.
Thinking of you P&P and you will love your girl once she's here I'm sure of it.

Ewe · 16/02/2010 11:02

Oh btw, the night I spent at home after first attempt at gels I did dilate 3cm without noticing! They just needed me to be 4cm so I had to have more. You never know, you might have dilated too!

BelgianMummy · 16/02/2010 11:10

Hi P&P. No experience of SPD either, but I did have a EMCS with DD and the recovery was uncomfortable but went very quickly.
I also had some 'stupid baby' feelings just from going overdue .... so I can only imagine what I would be like in your situation.
I hope everything goes well for you this afternoon and you will have your little girl in your arms soon.

BulletProofMum · 16/02/2010 12:39

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time

My SPD was nowhere as bad as yours and actually got better towards the end - I recall how excriciating it was.

I had a CS with DS1 - the pain was bad but the drugs were good!

It is difficult to compare the pain as it is a different type of pain. The first two days were quite bad but you are in hospital with full on help and mediaction. Afte that the pain is absolutely manageable and only mild within a few days. Absolutely nothing in comparison to SPD agony.

good luck and feel free to moan to us in due in march!

messymissy · 16/02/2010 13:01

Hi pure, sorry your induction not working.

I had to be induced 3 times at 41 weeks before it worked and had chronic spd so bad i couldnt walk in the end, i was on crutches to get to the loo.

I had a c section in the end as it was too painful to move me for delivery. My SPD was so bad that the contractions felt easy!!

The c section recovery is fine, as bullet said nothing as bad as SPD, the stitch is painful until it is taken out then blessed relief! just take it very very easy afterwards, dont carry anything heavyier thabn your baby and try not to go up / down stairs, careful in/out car, keep your legs together when you get in / out.

ask for post natal physio for spd too.

good luck!!

spongebrainbigpants · 16/02/2010 13:05

Puree, haven't got time to read whole thread as M has just woken up, but my induction with him didn't work so the consultant broke my waters himself to get things going - is this something they could do for you?

So sorry to hear it's taking so long .

Dalrymps · 16/02/2010 13:29

Just wanted to add my support, we're all thinking of you. You must feel so miserable and frustrated

Just try an focus on the fact that once the labour is over it'll all be in the past, it's just hard when you're in the middle of this situation. Hope things gwt moving for you very soon.

Lulumama · 16/02/2010 13:32

it is probably not working beccause you are 38 weeks and your body is not ready

you cannot have your waters broken until you are 3 cm dilated usually, so if the pessaries are not dilating you, then you can't go on to the next step if the IOL process

also, your body needs a rest from the prostin, it is powerful stuff

i would ask them when you go back exactly what the plan is, how many doses of prostin will be given, how they will decide when to give you a c section.. don't be afraid to ask lots of questions

you might find you have dilated a bit or the cervix is ripening and things iwll progress when you go back

PacificDogwood · 16/02/2010 17:20

Oh, PandP, so sorry to hear about the miserable time you're having.

I cannot add much to what others and Lulumama before me have said: induction is likely to be hard to get achieved because your body is just not quite ready .

I had v v mild SPD with my previous pregnancy (strangely not with this one...) and I thought that was awful, so really feeling for you.
I had a CS with DS2 and recovery from it was just fine: I would have said I was quite sore the first night (turning in bed would wake me up) and then got better and better with every passing day.

Very best of luck. I hope by the time you read this you will not need any of these gems of advice anymore .

Looking forward to hearing from you on the post-natal thread.
Fingers crossed !!

DrSkidaddle · 16/02/2010 17:31

Hi P&P - just want to add my support and sympathies. No experience of what you ae going through so no advice but it seems from what people have said on here that recovery from a CS is not as bad as the pain you're currently suffering.

Have everything crossed for you and hoping this will soon be over and you will be falling in love with your new baby x

Sariska · 16/02/2010 20:16

Also sending you my best wishes, P&P, and hoping today has been much less frustrating for you.

BlueyDragon · 16/02/2010 20:49

Thinking of you, P&P, and wishing you lots of emotional and physical strength. You'll have your baby soon, I'm sure.

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