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Advice needed; should I accept induction at 40+10 tomorrow?

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Johno85 · 16/07/2017 08:08

Hi ladies. The title says it all really. I was due on 7th July with our first baby. He's not budging. So far have tried a fair few things to bring on labour. Had one stretch and sweep last Wednesday which spurred on some cramping and a tiny bit of a show but I've just had intermittent cramps since then. MW said that my cervix "wasn't doing much" at the time.

I'm booked in for an induction tomorrow at 10:30 but the midwife did mention that if baby and I are ok then they may offer to let me go to 40+12. My parents flew over from abroad on my due date and are due to fly home on Thursday but are now talking about potentially changing their flights. Obviously that won't affect our decision too much.

I've read so many pros and cons and now just left stumped at what to do. Any advice would be really great. Thanks in advance x

OP posts:
Okite · 19/07/2017 13:54

Don't panic, pregnancies dont last forever. I was 18 days late with my DC and really felt like I'd never give birth! I did, of course.

NanooCov · 22/07/2017 09:25

It's Saturday and I'm wondering how you are OP? Hope all well x

NanooCov · 22/07/2017 09:26

It's Saturday and I'm wondering how you are OP? Hope all well x

ItsNachoCheese · 22/07/2017 09:28

When i had ds 2yrs ago my induction date was booked for 21 june and i had him on the 19th after going into labour myself

Johno85 · 22/07/2017 22:53

Hi everyone! So I managed to go into spontaneous labour at 12:30am on Thursday morning! After a 24 hour labour and then the doctors deciding he was back to back at 10cm and not budging we went to theatre for a forceps delivery. Arthur was born at 00:36 on Friday 21st July, 7lb 9oz and 14 days "late" on his planned date for induction.

Thanks everyone for your advice and experiences in the build up xxx

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SuperBeagle · 22/07/2017 22:55

Congrats, OP. Arthur is an awesome name. Enjoy those newborn cuddles. Smile Flowers

NameChange30 · 22/07/2017 23:02

Woohoo, congratulations! Hope you're doing ok and not too sore. Enjoy the newborn snuggles Smile

Johno85 · 23/07/2017 05:47

Thanks all super in love!!!

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whydotheygetawaywithit · 23/07/2017 10:14

Congratulations on the arrival of your baby!!! I love the name Arthur Smile

This has been a lovely thread to read - lots of helpful posters and reassurance, regular updates from you and then the best ending ever! Top Mumsnetting OP!

Enjoy your squishy new baby FlowersStar

Kittysparks1 · 23/07/2017 10:55

Oh how lovely. Congratulations and well done!!

Johno85 · 23/07/2017 21:29

Ah whydothey I think that's then nicest end to a thread I've ever had. Thanks again all. Xxx

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NanooCov · 23/07/2017 23:16

Congratulations! I have an Arthur too - awesome name choice! 😉

willymcwill · 27/07/2017 14:32

Congratulations!

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