To accept or decline induction

[lovemonsters]

39+2 with second baby first was spontaneous labour 38+1 very straight forward birth.

Midwife attempted sweep last week at 38+2 but was unable to carry out as couldn't get a finger in she said.

Had awful period like cramps for past couple of days and not felt much movement so went in for monitoring this morning for peace of mind. Baby showed lots of movement but I barely felt anything. Because I am over 39 weeks they offered me an induction within 24 hours which I accepted out of panic.

Now after getting home and reading up more about it and reading some horror stories on here im not sure whether I have made the right decision and considering ringing to change my mind.

I am unable to walk, sleep, sit comfortably in any position due to discomfort. My baby has measured big all the way through but not big enough for concern. Midwife felt my stomach this morning and said his head is still on the brim so quite high im guessing this means induction won't be so straight forward as she told me to go home and bounce on my ball as much as possible for the rest of the day to try get his head down.

If you were in my position would you go ahead with the induction or cancel?

My first DC was born after labour started naturally but ended with forceps and a prolapse. I was traumatised after and it took a long time to get over.
Second time I was induced. Much much quicker and simpler. Get them to give you the drip they can speed things up so much.

I felt less movement after having a failed sweep. I was induced, 3 pessaries, waters broke and drip. Slow process until I got the drip on. I laboured really quickly and body became overwhelmed.
I hated that drip, keep an open mind when it comes to pain relief. I don't have any regrets about being induced, had to get the labour going.

Baby was born 00:27 yesterday!

They broke my waters at 3cm and 4 hours later I was 10cm so no drip needed thankfully.
I did really want the epidural but unfortunately it wasn't available so had to go without, but luckily no interference was needed, few stitches and we were home 6 hours later

@lovemonsters Aaaaaah congrats OP! Enjoy your newborn bubble 🥰 look after yourself. X

How lovely!! Enjoy every moment of newborn bliss x

Well done OP, how lovely.