February 2013 Love Bugs

[smileyfaces]

Embo is online now so we will find out!

 

[embo216]

No labour here Been running around like a mad woman nesting and hoping he comes out but nope he's well and truly stubborn like his mother!

I also had a phone call from the hospital asking if I can go in tonight for induction instead- I said no but even if I could I want to give him another night to turn up. I don't even know if I want to go in tomorrow for the induction. I've been in tears and snapping most of the day- it just doesn't feel right

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

Oh em xxx hope he surprises you tonight. Massive hugs xx

 

[BeccaxBump]

Embo - SO hope he comes naturally for you! I know you don't want an induction!

I'm SUPER crampy in my back tonight, it hurts bad. I feel like I'm having a super bad period and I need a big poop (sorry tmi). Hope these are leading to something big.

to the rest of my ladies .
xoxox

 

[Wiggler]

Oh hun, you can always ask them to put it back a few days and have monitering instead.

 

[smileyfaces]

Em

 

[embo216]

I think I might smiley but I know OH and my Mum are going to go mental

 

[future hopes]

Oh em sending u really hope he does surprise u tonight. Thinking of y hun

Ah beccs I hope this is it

 

[BeccaxBump]

Embo - It's YOUR body, do what YOU want.

Dannii - Hope so Or soonish.
xoxox

 

[Wiggler]

Massive massive hugs Em

Dinner soon, I have no appetite though

 

[Blue eyes 81]

embo.

 

[embo216]

Theres the stillborn risk too that plays in my head, I read a lot of the time monitoring doesn't even help as they can be fine in the morning then the placenta could just fail in the afternoon

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I totally agree Em that it is your body you need to be the one to make the decision

I had a difficult induction with Ivy and I am having to shut a lot of thoughts out of my mind because odds are I will need another one (I accept the medical reason for this and am OK with it)

Something that has really helped me is talking to the hospital about how I want my induction to go.

Unless when they first examine me I am like 4cm then I want the gel regardless, I dont want anyone trying to break my waters at 2cm dilated. I am happy to have as many lots of the gel as they will give me as long as baby is happy (I think with the 24 hour gel they can give 3 lots)

If my waters break I want to be given 24 hours to mobilise and try and get labour going on its own before even considering the drip.

My consultant also raised that they are having success with using the hormone drip for the bare minimum amount of time to get things moving - so establishing regularl contractions and then reducing and taking away the drip.

I know your situation is different but knowing the above has made me feel more confident and in control going into my induction this time. At every stage make sure your options are presented to you so you can make the decision.

 

[smileyfaces]

Its completely your choice dont let your mum and oh influence you. If I am 100% honest I would have the induction tomorrow. You never know, they might just say they'll break your water and that could be enough! Induction isn't all that bad, i had a nice fast straight forward labour when I was induced. But I do understand where you are coming from, I'd give anything for a natural birth this time!

But, like I said, it is entirely your choice and if you aren't comfortable with induction tomorrow then wait a little longer

 

[embo216]

Thank you AP

 

[embo216]

Thanks Smiley- its such a personal thing I think. I just think I've waited this long whats a few more days- or Monday at the latest? Oh I don't know- going to sleep on it and see

 

[Jembug]

Em goodluck with your decision, it is a hard one. I'm not sure which I'd go? But like the others have said it's your body.. And with still born- terrible thought and I know it happens- but your body has kept your baby nice and safe for all this time I'm sure it will a few more days. Xxx

 

[smileyfaces]

Thanks Smiley- its such a personal thing I think. I just think I've waited this long whats a few more days- or Monday at the latest? Oh I don't know- going to sleep on it and see

What are your reasons for wanting to wait (if you dont mind me asking)? What is it about induction that is putting you off? Or is it just that you really want the chance to go naturally?

 

[BeccaxBump]

Our babies WILL be here soon!
xoxox

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I think you will make the right choice em and your choice only it is xx