Hi August Moon Mum
I was induced with DS#1 with gel. After 8 hours i kind of knew something was happening but managed to sleep then after 12 hours it kicked in properly but gradually. Can't say it was that pleasant having the gel put in but it's quick and i wasn't uncomfy after. Around 20 hours after having the gel my waters were broken as i'd only gone to 3cm. I did end up having an emergency c-section around 27 hours after the original induction but not sure if it was due to induction or the fact i was told when my waters were broken if i didn't get an epidural now i wouldn't be able to have one at all as the aneasthetist was going off to another hospital!!!! (and i was in a private hospital - the very reason we went private was we thought we would get better care!)even though i didn't need one then i didn't trust myself not to need one later so after lots of tears and wrangling i had one which was bliss as i was so tired i could sleep but i'm sure because i couldn't walk around and let gravity help that is why i ended up having a c/s.
Anyway, good luck with your induction and that your bub is in your arms soon after.
Julie x