Just got back from having my stretch and sweep with my Midwife. Can't believe I lost sleep over it - it didn't hurt 1 bit. Infact last week it was more uncomfortable than this week.
The good news is that my cervix is more effaced and admitted 2 fingers - MW said this enable her to perform the stretch and sweep more easily (and it certainly didn't feel as tight)
Also, I was told that I am 1cm dilated lol (well considering I have had no contractions, just period type pains - I'm *wishful thinking* the next 9cm will be as painless! lol)
Midwife is leaving me now for 48 hours to see if my labour will start naturally. She said that beyond the 48 hours, it is doubtful the stretch and sweep has been successful, so I'll be admitted to hospital on Sunday for tests to be performed and possibly being induced.
As a lot of you know, I have been against induction - but to be honest I WILL NOT put my baby at risk, so if tests show my placenta is not performing as it should, or the fluid surrounding the baby is drying out then I will accept the induction method being offered and just dismiss my previous concerns around induction.
My Midwife was very good actually because she said that she hates google as it brings up all sorts of 'crazy' theories of dangers around medical procedures that scare a lot of people.
I have one of these personalities that I have to weigh up pro's and con's for everything before I feel I can make a sensible decision. I admit I looked up induction and was frightened at my findings of possible things that can go wrong etc...But like the midwife said it is far more dangerous to just be left and not act if the baby does not appear on it's own. So I am feeling more reassured about it now, eventhough I know that I am eating my words!
In a way I am happy to know that I will have my baby in my arms by next week, so although nervous about labour, my little bundle of joy will be entering the world very soon
The good news is that my cervix is more effaced and admitted 2 fingers - MW said this enable her to perform the stretch and sweep more easily (and it certainly didn't feel as tight)
Also, I was told that I am 1cm dilated lol (well considering I have had no contractions, just period type pains - I'm *wishful thinking* the next 9cm will be as painless! lol)
Midwife is leaving me now for 48 hours to see if my labour will start naturally. She said that beyond the 48 hours, it is doubtful the stretch and sweep has been successful, so I'll be admitted to hospital on Sunday for tests to be performed and possibly being induced.
As a lot of you know, I have been against induction - but to be honest I WILL NOT put my baby at risk, so if tests show my placenta is not performing as it should, or the fluid surrounding the baby is drying out then I will accept the induction method being offered and just dismiss my previous concerns around induction.
My Midwife was very good actually because she said that she hates google as it brings up all sorts of 'crazy' theories of dangers around medical procedures that scare a lot of people.
I have one of these personalities that I have to weigh up pro's and con's for everything before I feel I can make a sensible decision. I admit I looked up induction and was frightened at my findings of possible things that can go wrong etc...But like the midwife said it is far more dangerous to just be left and not act if the baby does not appear on it's own. So I am feeling more reassured about it now, eventhough I know that I am eating my words!
In a way I am happy to know that I will have my baby in my arms by next week, so although nervous about labour, my little bundle of joy will be entering the world very soon
