My Induction Story - I hope I help some of you!

[MeanKitty23]

Nevermind.

 

[oh_so_blessed]

Oh! What a horrible story. I'm so sorry it was so bad for you.

 

[stephie_corin]

((((hugs)))) ouch! congrats on your baby girl though xxx

 

[septemberbaby]

I think a big part of a successful (as in not traumatic) labour is being positive about the experience from the start. From your other posts on here it's pretty clear you didn't go into this with a positive mindset from the start, so it's no surprise to me you tensed up like that. I don't really know how you think your story may be helpful to anyone, other than making them just as scared of labour as you were.

Sorry you didn't have a good experience, but I don't think it will be anywhere near as bad for most people.

 

[Liberty8888]

Tbh I soooooooo wish I hadn't just read that!

I'm glad ur baby is safe, have you bonded with her now?

 

[M&S+Bump]

I think I'd rather have had a c-section than have been 'saved' from it to end up with that sort of tearing - you'd have healed quicker and with less pain by the sounds of it..

Like PP said, not sure which part of this is meant to be helpful to me or any other lady about to pop - especially those getting induced. I have a horror story of my own that I fought long and hard to get over, I didn't need another so close to delivery - would've been nice to have at least had a warning in the title rather than a claim that this would be helpful..

I'm sorry you had a bad time. I felt the same when handed my baby for the first time too, bonding comes with time. I didn't have a nursery to send him to but he did go to NICU for several days and I wasn't quite as devastated at the separation as I expected to be. Not sure it helped with the bonding but we got there in the end.

 

[Jemma0717]

I'm being induced today and they're starting with cervadil. What a horrid story. But I won't allow any of this to happen to me as I'm going in with positive thoughts and will get the ITM (walking epidural) the second I can't handle the pain. Of course your body is going to tense up when your in that much pain.

I suggest adding a disclamer to your title instead of thinking it'll help people. It won't. It will scare the living hell out of someone.

 

[corgankidd]

OMG what a nightmarish birth!!! If I wasn't scared before I am now!!

and you tore upwards?!?!?!?! Didn't even know that was possible
Pregnancy just gets better and better.....

But on a better note, I am very happy for you that you had your baby girl and that she is healthy. Thank you for sharing your story, even if it was quite traumatizing!

 

[Sapphire83]

Ouch!! Still cringing here...Thank you for sharing, Hun! Congrats on your girly!

 

[1eighty]

It's not only possible to tear up, but to the sides as well. I, too, think you ought to change the title of the thread, as it might distress some folks.

That said, I'm glad you had your little girl and that you're both as fine as can be.

 

[Katiekola]

I agree that this sounds like a traumatic experience in a lot of ways but thepoint is she was honest about Her experience. Not every birth story is going to be euphoric (although wouldn't it be great if they were!) i think it is a brave story and her reassurence to others comes at the end - everone is different and she stresses not to be hard on yourself if you don't feel immediatly overwhelmed with emotion after birth, im sure the time will come!

Congratulations meankitty on the birth of your daughter, thanks for sharing and i hope you are recovering well now.

I think a big part of a successful (as in not traumatic) labour is being positive about the experience from the start. From your other posts on here it's pretty clear you didn't go into this with a positive mindset from the start, so it's no surprise to me you tensed up like that. I don't really know how you think your story may be helpful to anyone, other than making them just as scared of labour as you were.

Sorry you didn't have a good experience, but I don't think it will be anywhere near as bad for most people.

 

[bubbles777]

congrats on your baby. Sounds like you had a rough time. Being induced isn't easy but it is what you make of it. You titled your post with 'I hope this helps...' helps who with what? I can guarantee some people will wish they didnt read that. I think you should put a more appropriate heading on your thread as some people are scared enough of induction as it is.

For the people who are scared, I was induced at 41+2 due to decreased fetal movement and ended up not progressing beyond 6cm. I had a section but can honestly say i'm healing very well. LO was a big 10lb 1.5oz and he's fine too. like i said induction is what you make of it. Think positive thoughts.

 

[Mummy2B21]

congrats x

 

[tinytabby]

Congrats on the birth of your little girl.

I'd echo the others who've said this post isn't very helpful. I had an unplanned induction and I was quite scared - I'm glad I didn't read this first. As it happened my birth experience was positive, and for anyone who is scared of being induced it is best to relax and think positive.

 

[kleinfor3]

I appreciate your honesty. I had a similiar birth experience with my first child. It was horrific. Everytime I look back on it I'm still surprised I have had anymore kids. If I would of had more people share their traumatic birth stories with me then I would of felt prepared for the experience. Ignorance isn't always bliss. I would of liked to have known that the 'swelling' down there could be so bad that it scares the nurses! Also I would of killed for my nurse that I had on day 3 to have gotten there sooner as she knew exactly what a heat lamp was for, what needed to be put on my stitches and truly understood why I was asking for drugs so much. Instead of the other 'b' nurses who looked at me like I was stupid. It took over 2 weeks for me to walk or sit normally. It was often hard for me to even care for my LO. My mom couldnt even relate to the amount of pain i was in. Anyway. Second birth for me was much better, more like the stories others tell you. With that said...So glad it's over for you now and your healing and bonding now. Congrats!!!

 

[MrS. MaBrEy]

i have heard that tearing upward is much more rare than a downward...hmmm...in any case im sorry your situation sucked so much.