Ftm induction fears

[Chara6]

I'm 41+2 I've had two sweeps with little joy, on my last exam I was 1-2cm dilated and cervix was still slightly posterior, mw said bishop score of 6, I was booked in for induction on the 2nd and I'm just hoping someone who was in a similar situation can tell me how their induction went or anyone who was induced could tell me what happened, I'm a little fearful of it and I think it's because idont really know much about how they work, how long it takes? I'm moving home on the 6th so 100% expecting everything to happen then lol, TIA

@Chara6

I'm glad you had a positive experience, I've woken up this morning with some cramping and back ache that's coming and going so I'm hoping that I might not need the induction though I'm trying not to get ahead of myself lol

@Chara6 fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼 Get on that birthing ball 🤣

I have 😂 I had a sleep and when I woke up it seemed like things had stopped and I was a little gutted but I got on the birthing ball and things seem to have started cramping again so fingers crossed little one is trying to break out 😂

@Chara6

I have 😂 I had a sleep and when I woke up it seemed like things had stopped and I was a little gutted but I got on the birthing ball and things seem to have started cramping again so fingers crossed little one is trying to break out 😂

@Chara6 I’d never normally wish anyone pain but I hope your cramping continues 😬🤣😅 So exciting!! Update us when you can ❤️

Hope things are progressing op!

@KM38 @THATbasicSNOWFLAKE it feels like it for sure they're definitely stronger they feel pretty regular but not, I'm struggling to figure out Haha it's it's not super painful but definitely makes me wanna puff when its at its peak, I took hope it keeps happening 😂 I've been begging for this for over a week now 😂

Yay! Good luck!

Don’t be scared the midwives and team will look after you. Mine were fantastic every step of the way because I too was petrified about what was going on..
In the end I just went with it.. it’s really important to put your trust in them and your birth partner and you do what you need to do.
I won’t sugar coat it.. I found it painful and the onset of contractions once the drip was attached was almost instant. Make sure you accept pain relief but they will know when to give it to you. You can also ask for an epidural straight away if you want to.
I didn’t have to wait around for pessaries either I just went straight down to the labour ward and they broke my waters and got it going. I was slightly dilated.
Mine and a lot of others end in a c section and that was the best part. I was so relieved.
You can do this you’re a strong mama and the people around you for support will help get you through. The end result is amazing.

Just seen your update! Let us know how you get on! Yayy xxxxxx good luck xxxxxx

@Peachee I'm lucky in the sense I gave 100% trust in my birthing partner I know he will help me as much as he can, I'm pretty open minded on pain relief, I'm happy to start off on just gas and air but I'm happy to ask for an epidural if it becomes too much, thanks for your response!

If you have the pessary, the aim is to favour your cervix to have your waters broken. The aim is not to put you in to labour, some people get contractions or do go into labour but the aim is to favour your cervix, so shortening, softening, dilating, moving from back to front. Once that has happened (may take two rounds of 24hrs) moving on to waters breaking, giving you some time to get things going, if not in labour after this then to start the drip.
There are other methods such as Dilapan and balloon which mechanically dilate your cervix to break your waters.

Inductions can be lengthy, but everyone’s experiences are different. If you do need an induction, ask for some syringes to do some hand expressing during the process to get producing oxytocin

[quote Chara6]**@KM38* @THATbasicSNOWFLAKE* it feels like it for sure they're definitely stronger they feel pretty regular but not, I'm struggling to figure out Haha it's it's not super painful but definitely makes me wanna puff when its at its peak, I took hope it keeps happening 😂 I've been begging for this for over a week now 😂[/quote]
@Chara6 So exciting 🤞🏼😊 I hope things are moving in the right direction for you now!! 1st June sounds like a lovely birthday - come on baby 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@Mummyme87 that's good to know! Thanks for the info 😊 @KM38 still getting some pretty strong pains but still pretty irregular, called the hospital and they've told me to wait until they're 3 minutes apart so hopefully that's soon 😂 and nust as long as hes here before the 4th (my birthday) I'll be happy Haha

Any news op?

@THATbasicSNOWFLAKE took some paracetamol at about 3am and managed to get some broken up sleep woke up with pains still and what looks like more show, just sat timing with the partner praying it's not long now but I suspect it will be😂

[quote Chara6]@THATbasicSNOWFLAKE took some paracetamol at about 3am and managed to get some broken up sleep woke up with pains still and what looks like more show, just sat timing with the partner praying it's not long now but I suspect it will be😂[/quote]
Amazing news!
Sorry about the pain but it's closer now than ever.
Keeping my fingers crossed and hope you coping well in this unsuspected heat.

@3JsMa thank you! I'm doing ok..ish lol it getting really painful even with the paracetamol and pains are pretty close together some even 2 minutes apart but still no pattern so midwives have advised I stay at home untill the times between are more regular, I'm hoping not much longer because it's getting to the point its bringing tears to my eyes lol

[quote Chara6]@3JsMa thank you! I'm doing ok..ish lol it getting really painful even with the paracetamol and pains are pretty close together some even 2 minutes apart but still no pattern so midwives have advised I stay at home untill the times between are more regular, I'm hoping not much longer because it's getting to the point its bringing tears to my eyes lol[/quote]
@Chara6 everything is heading in the right direction 🙌🏻🤞🏼 Definitely try and stay home as long as you can 😊 hopefully by the time you get in to the hospital you won’t have much longer to go 🥰 got my fingers crossed everything progresses quickly for you 😊🤞🏼

Hope your doing well op! You can do this!

@KM38 @THATbasicSNOWFLAKE I stayed home until my waters broke spontaneously, I hadn't dilated anymore since my last exam by time I got here so they planned to pop me on the drip overnight but as she went to sort it out they found I had dilated to 6cm in the couple hours we were waiting, I had an epidural as the pain had gone on since 8pm on he 31st and a couple hours later out came my sweetheart little boy!

How amazing,conratulations!!!
He outsmarted medical team and did it his way,what a clever baby.
Well done OP,what a wonderful news.

[quote Chara6]**@KM38* @THATbasicSNOWFLAKE* I stayed home until my waters broke spontaneously, I hadn't dilated anymore since my last exam by time I got here so they planned to pop me on the drip overnight but as she went to sort it out they found I had dilated to 6cm in the couple hours we were waiting, I had an epidural as the pain had gone on since 8pm on he 31st and a couple hours later out came my sweetheart little boy![/quote]
@Chara6 Ahhhh, congratulations 🥳 and welcome to the world baby boy ❤️ I had hoped I’d find some good news when I checked back in tonight 😊
I hope everyone is doing well and I hope you’re managing to get some rest Mummy

Congratulations op

Thank you all so much, you were a much needed help in the days coming up to this ❤