Hi hj
I was induced with all 3 of my girls, and i have to say that all 3 were a positive experience for me. The first 2 labours lasted approx 6-8 hours, and the 3rd 4 hours. I just used the gas. I could have walked around if i'd wanted to, but i chose to stay flat on the bed. What can i say, i'm a lazy bones from way back lol.
I hope bubs comes naturally for you, but if you do have to be induced, know that it is still possible for it to be an empowering process for you.
Good luck
i was partly induced for Aiden, and it was fine. I say partly, as, the ob put some tape thing in at about 9pm, and said he would be back 7.30am the next morning to break my waters, and insert the drip. Aiden must of been ready, and just needed the encouragement, as i went into labour at midnight, and Aiden was born at 7.44am.
Congratulations on being able to hold your little one so soon!!
I was terrified of getting the epidural needle as I am also very very scared of needles (especially the idea of it in the spine) but I didn't feel a thing! I was very very very surprised! I was induced but didn't have my waters broken so can't give you any insight into that, but my one tip is that if you can move around ask to sit in the shower. My DH couldn't get me out of there Worked for me almost as effectively as the epidural.
GL and congratulations again!!
hj, yep i moved around with drip indeed, walked everywhere, it was fine. where are you having bubs? i too and from brisbane and had my DD at wesley private, good hossy that!
JaZmum - thank you for ur reply - im sooo glad i started this post - at long last im starting too feel a little bit more relaxed and positive about being induced if i need too be - i have read and heard sooo many horror stories its good too finally hear some good ones!
Still want things too happen by themselves tho - hahahaha
Debbie - i will be happy if that happens for me - but OB said its unlikely that my waters will break by themselves before the next morning when they break them! that is the part that is scaring me the most!
tutmae - im hoping i can move around - because i too have plans too spend alot of the time in the shower - i have heard it is really good! still if i can get thru the labour without that dreaded epidural needle i will be happy! hehehe
queenbee - im having bub at the Wesley!!!!! have been their a few times already throughout this pregnancy and have been treated soooo well - i can only imagine how good the real deal will be! who was ur OB?
Well today is offically Peanuts Due Date! so fingers crossed something happens in the next day or two!!!!
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