Should I be induced?

[~Belinda~]

Hi

I have read heaps of things on induction and some really bad horror stories. I will be 40 weeks on Sunday and have my Ob appointment on Monday. I was hoping if our little Bub had not come by then, I might ask Ob to induce me the next day...1st January.

Do you think it's a good idea? I will be full term.

My DP works in emergency services and has someone filling in for him this weekend, to be home just in case I go into labour, then he doesn't return until 4 January. If I haven't had her by then, it's extremely hard for my DP to leave work as he is in charge also. I would rather be induced than him miss out on the birth of our Bub.

Need some advice!