Induction looming :(

Hope the shakin' is going well. I'm sitting here giggling at the thought of a 41 week pg woman shaking her belly and self - funny images, LOL!!

Hi westy,

I was induced 5 weeks ago. I had wanted an active, drug-free, natural birth. But I was 40+12, and baby had not engaged, cervix was not ripe - my body was just not ready for birth, but being that overdue had its own risks! Had 2 lots of gel, then contractions every 2 mins for a few hours. Finally got my epidural, and ended up with emergency c-section as baby's heart rate dropped too much. Now, I know this isn't the sort of story you want to hear, but I'm telling it because I want you to know:
- I survived. It was awful, but I survived (and darn proud of myself too!!)
- I am almost completely healed from c-section (and only had pain meds for about a week)
- C-section wasn't as bad as I had expected - some of the mums who had tears looked like they were in more pain than I was
- I have a beautiful, healthy baby

So, if it ends up this way for you, you too will be ok :)

... but I hope you get the birth you want! All the best. Keep shaking!

Mel....i got my body shakin but as yet nothing has happened, although i am getting lots of pains today so i will keep up with the shaking today and hope for the best :)

Surprised, congrats on the birth of your little one. Thanks for sharing your story with me it is nice to hear that even though things didnt go the way you planned everything was ok in the end.