Update - baby boy is here after 42+3! We tried to wait as long as we could, ctgs every day said baby was fine, but after using a breast pump to try to get things going, my waters broke without contractions. We waited 24h before agreeing to an induction.
I so much wanted a natural birth in a birth pool using hypnobirthing, and would have waited to 43w but I didn't want to risk infection to the baby.
For the inductions the prostaglandin gel was not effective, I struggled with syntocynin, (only aromatherapy and tens were effective!) but eventually succumbed to disamorphine (did not help) and finally the epidural. The epidural was such a relief, but we found my contractions actually slowed down, and because of my waters breaking early, I couldn't wait much longer. Furthermore there was an irregularity with my baby's heart beat so the consultant advised an immediate cesarean. By then I was still so doped on diamorphine and tired from all the pain, I didn't care and just wanted my baby.
Thankfully he was born huge and healthy. It seems he turned from LOA to back to back, which may be why the contractions slowed. In the end, the consultant said baby's heart was prob fine, nothing to worry about!
So birth plan went completely out the window. I don't think I'm built for labour (in spite of what all the relaxation exercises told me!) so next time instead of suffering from indecision and pain, I will opt for a cesarean straight off! On the plus side I didn't have to consider assisted delivery, my biggest worries.
I must say, now that my beautiful boy is here, it was totally worth it
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