42 wks - scared to go to midwife tomorrow

[mamaw/two]

I'm sooo scared of induction...I was induced with pitocin at 15 days past my dd with dd #1. That turned into a long, painful labor with much more intervention than I believe I needed (luckly I narrowly avoided a c-section). I am so worried that I'm going to be stuck in the same situation. My midwife is really great, she says she will "let" me go to 43 wks as long as we pass the NST and amniotic fluid level tests. I'm worried we won't pass . I'm so grumpy and sick of being pregnant, I just needed to vent.

[gen_here]

Originally Posted by mamaw/two

I'm sooo scared of induction...I was induced with pitocin at 15 days past my dd with dd #1. That turned into a long, painful labor with much more intervention than I believe I needed (luckly I narrowly avoided a c-section). I am so worried that I'm going to be stuck in the same situation. My midwife is really great, she says she will "let" me go to 43 wks as long as we pass the NST and amniotic fluid level tests. I'm worried we won't pass . I'm so grumpy and sick of being pregnant, I just needed to vent.

Oh Wendy - this stinks! I've heard others talk about accupuncture to get things started... but I'm not sure where to find that here. My chiro swears by talking to her babies and telling them that she's ready to meet them... time to come out. I thought it was kinda hokey - but tried it myself this time and had my first bout of real contractions the next day... with a baby 1.5 days later.

Is there anything emotionally/mentally that might be stopping labor? Even the fear of what happens if you go another week? Someone to care for your girls during labor/birth (whether they're with you or not)?

Do you have other friends who have used this midwife and have gone over? What has she done with them?

[mamamelia]

this may sound whacky (and i'm not sure if it's dangerous or not), but have you tried running? i don't know if this is what put me in labour for sure... but my stupid BIL was spraying me with water (just after i had recovered from a cold) and i ran fast to avoid getting wet. i was feeling fine before then, but from that moment on (and i mean THAT exact moment), i had a heaviness i couldn't get rid of and one contraction here and there started to appear. about 37 hours later, my baby girl was in my arms. i was 40w5d.

i hope you avoid induction.... my sister was induced and i will never forget her long and painful birth with my nephew. ugh. i don't even want to imagine. big hugs to you mama.

[Kimcarrots]

i second the acupuncture...i had it a few hour before jericho was born (and hated it really) but i know it did some work...i was also facing the threat of going into the birthing ctr....

so strange how they want us to relax and give good coming out vibes to the babe while also pressuring us to perform..

my acupuncturist said shes never seen it not work this late in a pregnancy..

good luck!

[Mrs_Hos]

maybe a chiro appt---maybe baby is in a bad position? Webster technique may work...

[mamaw/two]

Thanks for all the advice. I had my midwife appointment yesterday and everything was fine, but they want me back on Fri. I have my 4th accupuncture appointment tomorrow, hopefully that will help things kick in. I have been seeing the chiropractor about twice a week for the last few monthes, but I don't really know anything about the Webster technique, I'll have to ask about that. I really do think that there are some emotional issues and fears that are holding things up, but I have really been working on that for the whole pregnancy. My midwife said that women who have preterm labor would kill for my "cervix of steel" .

[pregnantresearcher]

I am with you on this one. I am only one week overdue, but the mw wants me to try the cerivical gel so that I don't end up with pitocin going past 42. So far none of the natural ways are working. We keep joking that my husband has his citizenship appt tomorrow and maybe that will be good inducation- the one time when he could absolutely not be around.

[gen_here]

How are you doing today, Wendy? I've been thinking about you a lot.