July Jelly Beans of 2014! *16 pink bumps, 18 blue bumps, 8 yellow bumps** (24 here)

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I was started on the drip at 10.15am and delivered at 6.33pm. They started me on 2ml/hr and raised it by 2ml\hr every 30 mins. I also ended up on 14ml/hr. Contractions were very intense from 1.30 pm onwards. Active labour started at 11.15am, so lasted 7hrs 18 mins in total. I was 3cm dilated and 80% effaced when we started. Over here in the UK they look for 0.5cm dilation per hour so according to that I was quicker than they expected for a first baby.
 
I was 1cm and 50% effaced...my induction from start to finish took 28 hours but the first night they just had me on the lowest dosage of pitocin and the following morning they started to increase it every so often. I think what took so long was for some reason my cervix just didn't want to dilate past 3cm. That took forever, but once it went past 3, it happened really quickly, like in 4 hours or so. Once I was ready to push, she was out within 40 minutes. I also got an epidural early on before the pain got too bad from contractions, which I'd highly recommend. It made the whole experience so much better and smoother. The whole process wasn't anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be.
 
Thank you for sharing your experiences ladies, they want me to be at the hospital at 7 am on Thursday so just trying to get ideas from you ladies as DH won't be able to make it to the hospital until 2 pm.
 
Ladies sorry one last question: When you were induced had your baby dropped? My stubborn princess is still quite high (posterior). Thanks ahead of time :D
 
I think if you're dilated already you have a good chance of it being successful. I ended in EMCS with my induction but I was not dilated really hen i went in and it took 2 days to get to 3cm....and i never went past that! :(
 
Thanks Linny,

On Friday I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced, really hoping the induction will be successful. Have an apt soon so well see what it looks like at that point!
 
I'm betting it'll be successful if you're already 2cm and 50% effaced. My baby was low but wasn't all the way down til we started upping the amount of pitosin. It helped her drop all the way down and the last few hours I could feel her head pressing down there. It's a weird feeling to say the least lol.

Good luck and keep us updated! :thumbup:
 
I sure hope so, I just had my appointment and he said 2-3 cm dilated 50% effacement and we will be inducing on Thursday. Now that the time is approaching, I'm so scared :(

Almost forgot he did a stretch & sweep as well, he said everything looks very favorable :D
 
tooth_fairy said:
I sure hope so, I just had my appointment and he said 2-3 cm dilated 50% effacement and we will be inducing on Thursday. Now that the time is approaching, I'm so scared :(

Almost forgot he did a stretch & sweep as well, he said everything looks very favorable :D
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That's exciting news! I bet since you're already 2-3cm your induction won't take long. I was nervous and scared too the days before my induction date, but it really wasn't that bad at all. My only advice is just try to get as much rest as you can before! Good luck! :thumbup:
 
I second trying to get some rest today. I was super tired the day I was induced. I was basically up 40 hours before I got some sleep.
 
Good luck tooth!!! If you can go without an epidural i would recommend it-i think it makes the process go faster!!
 
Good luck tooth! X Yes can somebody post link for new page please
 
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Thank you ladies, been having lots of cramping, a backache and losing my plug since the sweep yesterday. I'm going to hold off on getting the epidural as long as I can, I've had a few family members who have mentioned having back problems after.
I'm just excited that DH will be there :)
 
Good Luck Tooth..

Cant wait to see pics of the little princess.
 
Hi ladies!!

Well baby Ava made her arrival at 2:30 am today. We are both doing well, I got induced on Thursday but dilation was not progressing even with the highest dose of Pitocin so doc said well stop it and try again later and it worked! Pushed for an hour and we have our little princess. Had some tearing so got some sutures, not very fun.

Hope everyone is doing well 😘
 
Congratulations honey, bet she's gorgeous!
 
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