this is not the best situation that your care-giver (OB) has put you in .

Similar to the others, i would probably do a lot of thinking and research into the processes invovled for you and bubs if you are induced. Induction is a common practice with OBs and at times, the seriousness of the procedure is lost amongst the numbers of ppl undertaking them. But those numbers do not reflect the very different experiences that women and babies have with induction.

For me, I would avoid the induction. Although it means that you know when bubs is coming and that you can have the OB there (in all honesty they will only be there for the last pushing stage and by then you really probably wont be fully aware of him/her) it is, IMO not worth the risk of having a birth experience at risk of further intervention or risk to mum and bubs when it is not medically necessary.

What i can offer is advice to ensure that you have good support networks with you for the birth, like your DH and to trust in yourself to be strong and confident in birthing your baby when they decide they are ready to meet the world.
I too had an OB that at the last minute couldnt be at my birth, and i can't deny that i was disappointed (he had to do his public hospital rounds that night). I met his back-up and we didnt really get along. but i held firm (he wanted to induce me...my waters had broken but labour hadnt commenced) and in the end he was in the room as DD was crowning and stayed only for as long as it took to sign off on the books and put in a stitch. the REAL support came from the midwives and from my DH...

HTH xx and i wish you all the best for whatever decision you come to and enjoy all those gorgeous newborn cuddles...either way, not long to go now!