I am being induced at 37 weeks as my little boy has gastroschisis, so the countdown has well and truly began for me and my DP.

We have known about this condition since my 18wk morphology scan, so thankfully we have had lots of time to research not only the gastroschisis, but induced labour.

I originally thought I would deliver via C-S so was very happy to hear otherwise. I have prepared myself 100% mentally and physically but the closer 37wks become the more questions I have.

I'm wondering things like, what if the baby has not engaged? Can you still be induced? Realistically, how many days will it take to reach active labour? How much stress will this put on the baby? What if my cervix NEVER ripens with the cervadil? The more I think about these things the more likely a C-S seems...

I would love to hear any/ all thoughts about this.

We are being cared for at John Hunter in newcastle (a 6hr return drive) and we are due there tomorrow for an ultrasound. I've also requested that we meet with the OB's so I can sort out some of these questions, and hopefully get a date for the big day!

Thanks for reading.

August x