hi i have been induced twice and im due to be induced tomorrow as well and both of mine i had gels the night before at 8pm and then again at 6am waters broken and thats when my labour really started gels just ripened my cervix and opened it a little for them to break my waters what about also having the drip that can help too i guess your ob has thought about it but i know you would be upset due to your hubby being away but if you cat be induced next week would you consider having a c/section? is this your first pregnancy my ob said if not your first bubs they sometimes dont engage till in labour i hope all goes well for you