Have you been induced?

I am going to talk to my MW and see if this is an option for me. I am huge and overdue, just want to get bubs out, it's really affecting me and my marriage, DH have been arguing heaps and we both are sick and tired of waiting .

Have you or anyone you know of been induced? if so, what did they do?

Yup, I was induced at 12 days overdue. I had the gel, first lot inserted at 8pm (with latent contractions starting at 10pm), second lot at 8am the next day and third lot at 12pm (which pushed me into active labour) and then membranes ruptured at 7pm. Contractions were 'bearable' (I say that loosely ) until my waters were broken, at which point I demanded an epidural. The time they finally got it in I was fully dilated (go figure!).

I didn't find it bad, but I had complications unrelated to the induction process. The more ready your body is, the easier the induction will be (if that makes sense...?!)

Just beg and cry, I'm sure that will get the MW into action

yep you will more then likey have to wait it out i was over by 10 days and i was begging my midwife try to enjoy the time before bubs gets here

I know that I am only "2 days over", but why did my MW suggest is last week if it's not going to happen??

My only concern is how big is this baby going to be when it eventually comes out, it is still growing, so maybe 11 lbs???

ShellandBella wrote: Yup, I was induced at 12 days overdue. I had the gel, first lot inserted at 8pm (with latent contractions starting at 10pm), second lot at 8am the next day and third lot at 12pm (which pushed me into active labour) and then membranes ruptured at 7pm. Contractions were 'bearable' (I say that loosely ) until my waters were broken, at which point I demanded an epidural. The time they finally got it in I was fully dilated (go figure!). Just beg and cry, I'm sure that will get the MW into action

Ditto with me too!
I was induced both times with my first i was 14 days over due grrrhhhh! and once they broke my waters it was all on, but had a blissful birth because I had an epidural.
2nd time induced on due date due to not being able to keep food down, latent labour pains bearable got to 5cm dilation then the broke my waters and ... - ouch! within 3 hours Eva was born without an epidural boo hoo!
I totally understand going nuts being over due! I was at my wits end waiting! seriously put the tears on for the midwife and tell her it's stressing you out...but you didn't hear that from me!

I have a 23 month old now that keeps me very busy!

Will ring the MW and see what my options are for here in Christchurch.

Had a S&S done yesterday, and to tell the truth, having some pains now in my cervix! yay, bring it on!

Lisha, we were told at AN classes recently that here in Chch they particularly like to wait at least until 2 weeks overdue because of the bed shortage, and the fact that you have to keep on coming into Chch Women's to get the gel and to be monitored when they're so busy. But I hope with such a big baby your m/w might reconsider! I hope so for your sake anyway. And yeah, not too sure why everyone's saying enjoy your baby free time, you already have Lucy!

emz wrote: And yeah, not too sure why everyone's saying enjoy your baby free time, you already have Lucy!

well i guess we all forgot...

i still say enjoy it... if you dont want to spend the time with hubby then maybe spend it doing special things with lucy that you may not be able to do for a while afterwards with the baby...   

Hey Lisha, I suggest doing lunges and squat thrusts, get that heading banging on that cervix and induce yourself. I would also try eating curry whilst having sex....lol. Anything and everything (and all at once) has gotta be worth a try.

Hahaha.. a bit messy too aye!