3rd induction on Saturday

[Rhibeetee]

Well, had sweep number 3 this morning. Unsuccessful AGAIN.
I thought after a week of pains, a mucus plug and a low lying baby, my cervix would have at least softened since last week...but no.

Now 41 weeks and accepted that I'm just one of those women that would probably have an 12month pregnancy if I was left to it.

Saturday is DHs birthday. He's not entirely over the moon that he will have to share the day with his son (grow up, idiot). So I'm annoyed with him. Was in high spirits after seeing the midwife, despite not being dilated as I was just happy to have a date. Everybody seems to have a negative spin to put on it so I currently, secretly hope that I go into labour before then so I don't have to tell anyone and can just go in and have a baby on my own without any fuss.

I am now in a stinking mood and plan on hiding/sulking until the weekend. Hmpf.

My last two pregnancies iv gone into labour naturaly the night before my induction was due.

With dc1 I was induced and it wasn't all that bad tbh. It did result in c section for failure to progress and foetal distress but I wouldn't say it was a bad experience.

I'm sure your dp will come round, I think it's cute your ds and his dad might have same birthday!!

No experience of induction but wanted to wish you lots of luck with it

Very jelous that you'll be cuddling your beautiful boy by thecend of the week! I'm 37+6 and just want my baby now lol

Hope all goes well x

Hi Rhibeetee. I'm in exactly the same position. 2 previous pregnancies to 42wks and I'm currently 40+9. I had an emcs with one of my previous DC so unfortunately I'm heading for another section with this one. I'm having a sweep tomorrow so I'll know more but I'm really hoping for a VBAC.

Regarding your cervix, another mum I know went into spontaneous labour with DC3 a few hours after being told her cervix wasn't ripe so don't despair just yet. Good luck!

Thank you for your kind words Mummies!

I'm also hoping for a vbac this time after csec with DS2 (also faetal distress) but because I'm now so low, mood wise, I'm even doubting I'll manage that.

After losing my mucus plug last week after failed sweep number 2, I don't hold out any hope at all. Just trying to focus on Saturday and as you say, I should be holding my baby by the end of the week.
I also have that horrible, unsettling 'everything that can go wrong, will go wrong' feeling about the birth and am worrying that I won't come home with a baby. Is that normal?