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post #1 of 22
11/24/08 at 7:53pm
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Mixed feelings about it of course, but I am leaning toward thinking it's the right decision. Please don't revoke my natural-mama card!

I had some testing this morning and it looks like the baby is not being affected by my thyroid issues, but they can't be sure. The midwives and their backup docs said that going a few days more days (tomorrow is my due date) would most likely be OK, but unfortunately there are no induction slots until next Monday, and some of them felt that was probably too long. So they made me an appointment for 8 am tomorrow (Tuesday) but said they can't force me, it's up to me - show up or don't. What a decision to make....I'm SO not sure what to do. But I really do feel like this baby - and me - are ready. I'm 3-4 cm, baby is getting lower, lost the mucus plug/had bloody show, been having contrx, so they said I'll probably only need the slightest push to get things going.

So why do I feel like I'm doing something wrong? I mean, it's not like I'm having an elective induction at 37 weeks to avoid stretch marks or something OTOH, I'd never forgive myself if I chose not to show up tomorrow and God forbid something bad happened. And I'm sure I'll be all worried over Thanksgiving and the weekend...I've been kind of paranoid this time around with the issues I've had, and I'm sorry, with all the stress we're under right now (DH still unemployed, our house in AZ still unsold, living with my mother, having moved across the country TWICE in recent months, etc.) I might be selfish but I kind of just want *something* in my life to be simple and certain right now, yk? But I really wanted this baby to just come when she was ready.

I'll probably be thinking about it all night and won't make my final decision until the morning, but I just thought I'd post here that I *may* have a baby by this time tomorrow, one way or another!
post #2 of 22
11/24/08 at 8:21pm
Oh, Mama, you have had enough stress! I hope you have your LO tonight, or at the very least show up tomorrow in active labor! Do what is best for you and your baby.
: for safe, happy, healthy delivery one way or the other!
post #3 of 22
11/24/08 at 8:30pm
You need to do whats best for you and the baby.. Not every induction is a bad thing, sometimes they are medically needed. Good luck, take care of yourself and that baby.
post #4 of 22
11/24/08 at 8:59pm
Induction isn't ALWAYS the wrong answer--sometimes it's needed to keep mama or baby or both safe.

Did you ask about just having your water broken to see if it gives you the push you need? It would certainly beat having pitocin.
post #5 of 22
11/24/08 at 10:37pm
BFM, so hard to decide what to do. I completely support your decision whatever it may be.

I am thinking of you and looking forward to an update in the morning.
post #6 of 22
11/24/08 at 11:47pm
Wasn't it Bookishvonliberal who went into active labor just with cervadil? What about you show up, consent to cervadil, and if that's enough to push you into labor, great. But if nothing happens you can go home again. As long as your water isn't broken, then you would be fine.

I had pitocin with Charlie (water broken for 18+ hours and labor going nowhere) and my pit birth was easier than my 2 non-pit births. So that doesn't say that it would be awful, either.

Follow your heart. You'll be fine!
post #7 of 22
11/25/08 at 12:24am
I agree with Cari. Having a low dose of pit to augment my labor this time was fairly easy and I never felt the need for pain relief. Now I wanted to have an epi so I could sleep, but that's just because I was in labor for so long and had nothing to do with the pit and everything to do with the fact that I cannot do without my sleep!

Can you try nipple stim? I got nothing with manual, but the pump got things going for me.
post #8 of 22
11/25/08 at 1:08am
Good luck whatever you decide! And whatever that decision is, it will be the right one!
ELV :
post #9 of 22
11/25/08 at 1:32am
It sounds like you have been through so much this year! Do what you feel is right, I think you already know what it is. No one should ever judge you for doing what is right for your baby. There is nothing wrong with induction if it is medically needed. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
post #10 of 22
11/25/08 at 12:27pm
hoping you are holding your baby right now...
post #11 of 22
11/25/08 at 2:57pm
Bundle-Hoping you're feeling confident about your decision at the moment! Wishing you all the best.
post #12 of 22
11/26/08 at 6:10am
Thread Starter 

update

I can't believe this - still no baby Went in yesterday at 8 am for Pitocin and the induction attempt failed. The midwives and nurses were shocked - they said for a 4th baby at 40 weeks with all the signs my body was ready, they were betting I'd go by lunchtime! But after 8 hours on Pit, I was contracting every 2 minutes but my cervix did not change AT ALL all day So now I've been here all night with Cervidil in, and we're going to try again in the morning. UGH. Fortunately they are very laid back and not rushing things because the baby looks great and my water hasn't broken or anything yet. I can't believe it though - who fails induction with a 4th baby at term?!?! So please keep those labor vibes and prayers coming mamas, I am feeling so frustrated!!
post #13 of 22
11/26/08 at 9:39am
oh kerri, i am so sorry! how frustrating and dissapointing..not to mention shocking! my birth (also my 4th) was my "wild card" birth...so many surprising things happened that NEVER happened in my others, and it was my longest labor yet! how does THAT happen with a FOURTH birth??!!: but this is just me....

i am hoping and praying that the failed induction attempt yesterday was the only "wild card" moment for you and that everything else moves smoothly and quickly for you. (((hugs)))
post #14 of 22
11/26/08 at 9:43am
Oh mama, how frustrating. Sending lots of hugs and love your way. Hoping you will have that babe in your arms VERY SOON!
post #15 of 22
11/26/08 at 12:07pm
Kerri,
I hope things are going well for you. I am not sure if this post is too late, but I just had my 4th and the pit barely did anything for me at first and then I had them break my waters and I had the baby in 2 hours. So for me, it's the combo of pit and water breaking. I also was already 3-4cm when starting pit.

Good Luck!
post #16 of 22
11/26/08 at 1:06pm
You didn't "fail" at induction - baby just isn't ready! For all of my mothering problems, I appeal to Mary. Trust in her wisdom and pray for her intercession in the birth of your baby. (((HUGS)))
post #17 of 22
11/26/08 at 1:10pm
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post #18 of 22
11/26/08 at 1:12pm
Hugs and prayers it works this time!
post #19 of 22
11/26/08 at 1:17pm
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post #20 of 22
11/26/08 at 1:22pm
I think your baby stayed in there for a reason yesterday whatever it is.
Good luck today--
: ELV
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