Just been told I'm being induced next Tuesday...

[Champagneformyrealfriends]

and I'm really scared! I feel completely unprepared. DH is so excited and I just feel like the rugs been pulled from under my feet!

Oh champagne so sorry you're having an awful time.
I had a very similar experience and ended up with an emergency section after 3 failed induction attempts, with them unable to break my waters although I was having contractions (damn cervix!)
Csection was great and I revive red well do please don't be scared if that is offered.
Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy delivery. X

I'm sorry it's not going great for you! I promis that all this will be worth it!
Ask for painkillers as and when you need them

Thank you sizethree. It's really getting me down to be honest and I can't see any end to it at the moment!

My induction failed too (literally nothing happened) so eventually had a section which was lovely.
Hoping things get moving soon for you.

Don't panic please!

I had 5 pessaries and still was 0cm. It took 3 days. I begged for a c section after 48 hours (3 pessaries) and they refused. I got on the drip and baby was here in 12 hours (head wasn't engaged)

It wasn't easy but I'm so glad they refused me a section now.

I kept saying the pessaries aren't working but it is very common for them to do naff all xxz

Please insist in g and a for every exam! I did and loved it! You can do this!

How are you getting in champagne? I hope you're snuggled up with your lovely newborn. X

Not yet sizethree! They've literally just put me on the monitor again. I'm being examined in half an hour to check my bishop score. If it's 6 or above then they'll wait for labour ward to be a bit quieter and try and break my waters. If not then it's another pessary and another night of waiting. I had a wobble this morning because a friend of mine die just a few days before me gave birth and I felt really jealous (thrilled for her too though) and down about it all. I didn't think it would take this long. DH is fed up too.

due* not die!

I'm so sorry, it's just incredibly exhausting isn't it.
I hope you're managing to catch a bit of sleep amongst it all.
Fingers crossed they can break your waters.
How are you managing the pain? Would you opt for epidural? I've heard that labour can be speedy with induction drip especially.
Thinking of you. X

I think if things carry on like this I'll definitely want an epidural. I'm still
being monitored and waiting for a locum doctor to come and examine me because he won't let the me with it being my third potential pessary.

I slept very very well last night considering so that's not been a problem. I'll let you know how the examination goes!

I'm sorry your having a hard time of it Champagne. Hopefully your LO will be here soon. Glad your managing to get some sleep. Are you staying in hospital at the moment?

Yes have the epidural. Have it put in before the drip so they can get the needle in before the contraction start x

So pleased you're managing to sleep. Cram as much in as possible! Keep us updated when you get the chance. Rooting for you! X

I had my latest examination and pessary and I genuinely don't know how I'll let them examine me again. I find it so painful and the gas and air is only really stopping me from fighting them off. They've said if this doesn't work and they can't break my waters I can have a C-Section. Part of me wants to tell them they can't examine me again and that I want that anyway because I've had enough.

Champagne I was in almost the same situation with my last baby. I wouldn't let them try to break my waters at 1cm, so I opted for the section. Glad I did, she was big.

Don't feel that a section is a cop out - it's not. Forcing an induction that doesn't want to happen can be really really tough.

Champagne I refused any more internals as they were so painful (I didn't get gas and air for any either!) and asked for a section. DS was massive (11lb+). Best decision ever. You can refuse internals. You don't have to allow them.

I had a c section. If I have another I will opt for one.
Good Friday sounds like a great day to have a baby!
I hope you get some sleep tonight!

Hi Champagne,

I ended up having a section - my induced labour was relatively quick but I weigh about 40kg when not pregnant and DS head was 95th centile! The idea filled me with dread whilst pg but it was actually fine and I recovered well. It's definitely not something to be afraid of if it's right for you and the baby, and certainly don't listen to any of this 'too posh to push' crap.

Hope you've managed to get some sleep and fingers crossed for today.

lastnightiwenttomanderley

I'm Really pleased you've just replied-I'm going to turn down anymore internal examinations and request a c-section today. I've had enough now-been nil by mouth since midnight anyway so I'm hoping they'll just let me go ahead with it when a slot comes up. I had another pessary yesterday but I'm in too much pain to let them examine me again now

I had two failed inductions....one ended in forceps after 3 days I spent two hours pushing to no avail. and the second just didn't progress and due to all the examinations both me and ds2 got infections and ended up with an emcs and ended up in for a week. I didn't want to say this the other day to put you off because I do know plenty of people who have had successful inductions it just appears that my body didn't respond at all really.

So do what you feel but if you want the cs now then please push for it. I wish I had asked at an earlier date and not been bullied into persevering as it all ended up to be futile. The actual cs bit was totally fine and next time I'll be refusing inductions and having an elcs off the bat.

Champagne I have nothing to say as I wasn't induced, but I do know that I was in 'pre-labour' (bollocks term!!) for 48 hours before DS showed up.

I was extremely tired in active labour as a result. You must be exhausted. Push for whatever is right for you.

There are pros and cons of each but don't feel like you have to do something. You are almost a mummy now, making decisions you and your family are your #1 priority for now, you can start that today!

Good luck! You've done (and are doing!) so well!!

Thank you both-honestly I feel quite alone in this and this thread has made me feel supported

We are all rooting for you. we can't wait to read the message that you have your baby in your arms. It doesn't matter how that happens.....watching my two kids destroy the bedroom now I'm pretty sure they have no idea how they were born and couldn't care less if they tried . All that matters really is that it is an experience that you look back on peacefully and without regret.

So if you want a cs then refuse any more interventions and request that they do it at the next available opportunity. Likewise it's okay to change your mind...all that matters is you and you just have to find the energy to assert your opinion and request what you want.

Does anybody know if they can refuse to do it? I'm scared they're going to argue with me.