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Being induced in 5 minutes!

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HLSalter · 11/07/2011 11:57

As title suggests being induced on 5 minutes.....

First baby, I'm 39 weeks. Anyone got any nice induction stories for me?

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NatzCNL · 12/07/2011 12:13

I was induced with DC1, was nowhere near as traumatic as I had expected, and DD was born a mere 8 hours later! Wonderful birth and happy baby.
Best of luck to you xxx

PomPoms at the ready Grin

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HLSalter · 12/07/2011 13:15

Now 4cm dilated, waiting to be taken to a delivery room so they can break my waters and put me on a hormone drip. WANT THIS BABY OUT NOW!

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buttonmoon78 · 12/07/2011 13:20

Go Salter! Remember to conserve your energy.

PamBeesly · 12/07/2011 13:27

Good luck xxx

bamboobutton · 12/07/2011 13:29

good luck!!!

iMemoo · 12/07/2011 13:30

Good luck xx

harassedandherbug · 12/07/2011 13:44

Oh def not long for you now! Good luck x

nicolamumof3 · 12/07/2011 14:26

good luck won't be long now! I had my first ever epidural with ds3 and def having one this time, so ask for one as soon as uncomfortable.

LDNmummy · 12/07/2011 14:32

Just to wish you lots of luck and hope all goes well Smile

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HLSalter · 12/07/2011 23:50

Well my waters were broken at 1, put on a hormone drip and given an epidural at 2. Epidural stopped working at 7 but I was fully dilated by the time I was examined so was given gas and air. Started pushing at 9 and my son Mason Mark Osborne was born 25 minutes later weighing 7lb 7oz.

Thank you for all the stories and good luck messages Grin

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LDNmummy · 12/07/2011 23:55

Oh my goodness me! Congratulations OP! Smile

sharbie · 12/07/2011 23:58

congratulations hl - love the name mason x

Neverlandpirate · 12/07/2011 23:58

Congratulations!!!! Grin glad that your beautiful son has arrived safely.

SpannerPants · 13/07/2011 01:44

Congratulations!

pregnantmimi · 13/07/2011 02:15

excited for youxx

nicolamumof3 · 13/07/2011 07:31

Congratulations! You must be over the moon! Well done x

NatzCNL · 13/07/2011 07:38

Huge congratulations to you and your family!!! Lovely weight, lovely name. Enjoy your gorgeous new baby boy xx Smile

kri5ty · 13/07/2011 07:42

yayyyy congrats!!

And helloooooooo mason! :o

bamboobutton · 13/07/2011 07:42

congratulations!

tortilla · 13/07/2011 08:09

Ah lovely! Well done you, and many congratulations. Enjoy getting to know your little boy :)

Badgerwife · 13/07/2011 08:10

Well done!

ksaunders · 13/07/2011 08:19

Congratulations!

LauLauLemon · 13/07/2011 08:31

I had an induction at 39 weeks with DD1. The first pessary at 8am didn't work but the one at 12pm did. By 3pm I was in early labour and by 6pm having regular painful contractions. At 9pm my water broke and by 11pm I was fully dilated. Yes, I had four hours of pushong but DD was happy and healthy despite the cord being around her neck three times.

A non medicated birth so obviously quite easy.

DD2 came in front of the TV after an hour though :o.

Good luck! Let us know!

LauLauLemon · 13/07/2011 08:32

Shit, I was late.

Congratulations!!