Delayed induction and getting labour started

[rebeldeca]

Hey everyone, I was supposed to be booked in for my induction this Friday just gone (2 weeks early due to medical issues) but every morning I get a call from the hospital sayin they are still too busy and don’t have any induction beds.

I know it’s annoying and very frustrating but nothing we can do other than wait, hopefully it will be soon - so fingers crossed. They say it’s busy everywhere in the region so not just my hospital.
Has anyone else has this experience of such a long delay?

Also, I had an attempted stretch and sweep yesterday and was only 0.5cm dilated but 1 point for effacement - had no cramping or anything overnight… is there anything I can be doing in the mean time other than colostrum harvesting and bouncing/circles on my ball???

Getting very hot and frustrated now as I was hoping baby would be here by now! :(

Lots of walking. When I was induced I was told to wait for a call to come in to hospital, they called me at 8pm. Do they just get you to call up every morning?

They’ve said that they will call me at any time if a bed becomes available (even overnight), but they also call every morning to give me an update on whether it’s likely to be that day or not. So it’s a bit “how long is a piece of string”!

I know it’s frustrating but just remember it will be soon and your baby will soon be here

Lots of walking up and down hills I found worked for me.
Steeper the better.

@rebeldeca well, I'm booked in officially tomorrow which changed to a day earlier - today BUT my trust have you call at 730

So I did, called at 730 - was told horrendously busy call back at 10am
Called back - said still busy call back 2pm
2pm called back and said still busy call back 4pm

I feel hot and fed up and mine was bought forward a day ! So I can't begin to
Imagine how you feel - have they done this for 5 days ?!

I understand they are busy and they've said if they have emergencies they will take priority which I totally understand but like yourself I have been given this date due to medical reasons as they don't want me to go over 39wks so I kind of feel a bit worried at the same time

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Mine was delayed for 5 days,I was being induced at 34 weeks for medical reasons,my waters reduced significantly,I was in hospital & it was during the pandemic so my options were limited but I found walking even just for a few minutes,taking a break & going again bouncing on the ball, actually relaxing & letting my body relax really helpful

S3x is the only thing kind of proven to do anything.

Walking, eating wtv, doesn't work 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm sorry to stay but the sweep doesn't work either!!! 3 kids at nearly 42 weeks....

Best to rest as much as possible until something happens. Good luck!!

Yep same here they normally won’t let me go over 39 weeks which is Saturday! But yes been going on for 5 days now of just waiting for them to to call me…

at least we have rain here now which should cool me down a bit and make me less annoyed 😂

Thanks all!!!!

So, I called in and they said to come in!

However been here since 6pm and still waiting for the examination and to start the induction process

Unfortunately they've had a few emergencies and short staffed and I'm in a delivery suite room but waiting for a 'more comfortable room' so I can be examined and start the process and pessary

Midwife explained its going to be a long process and has sent birth partner home

Hoping you ladies get to go in soon

As much as I am bored waiting around I'm also glad to be here if that makes sense

I heard two babies being born either side of my room which was really lovely hearing the bubs

Feels surreal x

Hope things are moving for you @strawberrysummer19 🤞🤞🤞

Well....currently sat at home with my newborn

Delivered 20th July 8lbs3 by a very quick induction, epidural (partially didn't work) forceps delivery

Hope everyone is doing ok
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@strawberrysummer19 congratulations xx

Congratulations ☺️ best of wishes for you and your little one