Induced today

[Sunbeam638]

It's been a long 10 days since my growth scan.

Turns out I should have been induced after the growth scan or had I refused I should have had regular check ups since.

My appointment on Thursday was vague it edged towards csection but that evening I felt really down and not sure I made the right decision rather than be guided by the doctor.

Friday Had pre bloods / blood pressure etc for c-section Monday and asked to speak to another doc. I was examined and fortunately baby is engaged 2cm dilated. I'm booked in today to start pessary and be induced instead.

Emotionally I've had enough now DH hasn't be able to make appointments with me, we still haven't moved home (house has had so many delays) and this last week I've barely spent time with DS with things for house I needed to get done.

Coupled with that I was so convinced I was having a girl and DH knew but I didn't since 20 weeks so I asked him and it's a boy! I'm really pleased but shocked as I have no name planned, so convinced I even bought a girly blanket!

Needless to say my head is a shed and it's all soooooo different to last time. I've still got to go to the hospital on my own so he can push to get things done and as I moved to be with DH a few years ago I'm along way from my own family and close friends. Plus I haven't got anywhere for my parents to stay so didn't want to ask them

I've secretly cried a lot in the last few days (I don't want DH to know as he's under enough pressure) and I'm anticipating this may end up as an emergency again & I worry that I will have put this little one through the mill. X

 

[ShowingPromise]

No words of advice as I'm a ftm but at least things can get moving today and you'll have your lovely little boy! Remember that house/ work whatever will still be there after he is born so noes the time for you and hubby to focus on that. Best of luck, fingers crossed all goes smoothly xxx

 

[CARNAT22]

Gosh sweetie. What an emotional time for you. You have so much going on (I say this as someone who moved at 30w) and finding out gender at this point is probably a bit of a shocker.

Knowing from 20 weeks gives you time to digest and finding out after delivery means the oxytocin kicks in. Finding out just before induction is bound to put you in a bit of a tizz.

Don't feel guilty or stress about anything. Just concentrate on job in hand. I reckon baby today!!! Hubby will be with you soon enough and DS will be just dandy.

Best of luck and lots of love.

X

 

[buggy1]

Hope it's all going well for you today x

 

[Sunbeam638]

Gosh sweetie. What an emotional time for you. You have so much going on (I say this as someone who moved at 30w) and finding out gender at this point is probably a bit of a shocker.

Knowing from 20 weeks gives you time to digest and finding out after delivery means the oxytocin kicks in. Finding out just before induction is bound to put you in a bit of a tizz.

Don't feel guilty or stress about anything. Just concentrate on job in hand. I reckon baby today!!! Hubby will be with you soon enough and DS will be just dandy.

Best of luck and lots of love.

X

Thank you ladies xxx

Carnat - where does the time go?!

Fortunately I was able to spend the day with DS before coming in. I'm on a monitor at the moment and baby's heart right is on the slightly low side but still within normal range.

I feel I may here for days! I told DH to stay at the house and get the shower in while I have the pessary, I got his dad to take me and drop me off the mw was concerned as I came in on my own with my bags but I reassured her he'd be here later. The ward is empty but that's really nice I think xx

 

[girly2007]

Now's not the time to worry about ANYTHING else but YOU. I know that's easier said than done with everything that's going on, but you're doing soooo well . No wonder you had a secret cry. Lay back, relax, let your body (and drugs lol) do its work. Let your husband sort everything. Honestly, even if it's stressful for him, it's his job now.

Good luck sweetie, you are doing fantastic, hopefully we'll hear baby news soon! Xxx

 

[mrs v]

Sneaking in to see you hun...Hope all's going ok...I'll be watching, good luck huni xxx

 

[Sugar10]

Hope all is going ok with the induction x

 

[CARNAT22]

How is it going lovely? Is baby here yet?

X

 

[Emapot1]

Good luck and hope to hear of good news soon xx

 

[TS1982]

Best of luck hun xxx

 

[Belfa]

Hope all is progressing well x

 

[CARNAT22]

Still no news? Looks like my prediction of a baby yesterday was wrong.

X

 

[Sunbeam638]

Hi! Thanks for your posts xx

Our gorgeous boy was born 14:45 yesterday and is long but no where near the size predicted he is 7lbs9

I was induced at 6pm Saturday with pessary, then starting having regular mild contractions from 03:30 till 11ish. They got stronger I was 7cm dilated so taken to delivery ward. I progressed further on to 8cm and had an epidural at 13:30 but the epidural didn't work and I started to get a severe pain on my left side.

It then got a bit scary I didn't know but his head went down in the cervix the cord got trapped by his head and he started to suffocate so I was put to sleep immediately. He was out within 15 minutes. He did need help breathing but I woke up to see DH holding an amazingly healthy chilled out boy

Feeding has been fine he still has mucus and both of us are being monitored.

The consultant who examined me on Friday came to see after delivery and said had the cord not hit trapped his head was still too big for my pelvis to get through. All said the planned csection that would have been today would have been less stressful abd a lot safer but based on the info at the time the induction seemed like it could have been really positive out of the odds I am just one of those who don't fall into a successful v bac bracket.

Feeling super blessed right now xxx

 

[Les1504]

Aww congratulations hun! You sound to have been through a lot but glad to hear your little boy is here safe and sound! Xx

 

[CARNAT22]

Congratulations sweetie. Sounds really scary but you did amazingly well.

Look forward to piccie and name.

Enjoy your new little bundle.

X

 

[Emapot1]

So pleased your both safe and happy xx

 

[WishingHoping]

Congratulations!!

xx

 

[girly2007]

Well done! Sorry it was so dramatic for you all, sounds like you did fab though! Congratulations xxx

 

[mrs v]

Huge congratulations hun, can't wait for pics xxx