Well, I hope Beck is holding her little one now!

From reading these boards through the course of my pregnancy, I formed the opinion that I would avoid induction at all costs. Now I don't particularly recall a specific post that said "Inductions are bad, don't do it" but I guess it is the overall vibe that one gets reading BB. Same goes for b/f and c/s - in my experience.

Now I've been diagnosed with GD, I have been told an induction is on the cards and therefore, my thinking has changed (understandably). When it wasn't an option, it was easy for me to say, "I definitely won't be doing that!" Now I have to seriously consider the implications. In order to be more informed, as well as trying to understand where Beck was coming from in her opening post, I read Kelly's article. I thought it was informative and perhaps only slightly biased. I will say that some language used like reasons for having an induction deemed "inappropriate" could be read as a judgement. But I'm sure that is unintended. However, when this less than perfect option becomes a real possibility for you, every word is charged with high emotion (by the reader).
The inclusion of the possible side effects as listed for the drugs used to induce is important but I think, serves to scare maybe a little unnecessarily. I would never have taken a prescription drug if I were to pay too much mind to these possible side effects. Legally, they must cover everything but the reality is that many of them are extremely rare. Having said that, I'm still grateful to have access to this information. But when you're dealing with the life of your baby, so much is amplified. It's easy to become very frightened.

So in the end, if I'm advised to have an induction, I will almost certainly agree. But I am grateful to have been informed prior!