My Baby's Coming Soon!! :-D - yay!

GavinsMommy wrote: I had another appt this morning. Doctor checked me and said that I am STILL not dilating any. BUT...without me even asking he said that he wants to see me back next week and we will pick a date for induction!

I don't really like the idea of being induced w/ pitocin or something but I have really been in agony the past two days and it's just getting worse. My whole stomach feels like one giant bruise and I seriously have to try my hardest to keep Gavin from moving around in there. It was so bad I was crying yesterday and hubbie offered to COOK...which he NEVER does! And the top of my stomach is numb...weird. But walking really really hurts now...so much pressure!

He said baby is definitely dropped and that my cervix is almost favorable, whatever that means. Before mentioning induction...when I expressed my sadness over not being dilated any...he said..."Well, you've only got about 10-14 more days" I don't know if he meant for induction or what.

So anyways...next week he's going to check and he said he does inductions on Mondays and Tuesdays...so the week before Turkey Day or the week after. YAYYYYYY!

I'm scared though...I wouldn't want to end up having to have a c-section or something being wrong. But I guess doc wouldn't induce if he didn't think it would be okay.

I'm so excited!

Boys r us replied: That's exciting news!!!!! Keep us posted!

DansMom replied: Your level of discomfort suggests to me that labor might start on its own sooner than you think... either way, baby is on the way! We can't wait!!

GavinsMommy replied: Someone on another board just busted my bubble!

She said that since the doc said the baby is doing well and all...that I should ask him why he mentioned inducing...that it doesn't seem necessary.

Well, no...it's not technically necessary...

But I don't see the prob with inducing if I am 38 weeks just because it is my first child. I know Pitocin is bad but...what reason would there be NOT to induce if he is fully mature??

My2Beauties replied: Sounds like you're closer than you think chickie, pain when walking, bruised feelnig on the tummy, all signs of baby getting ready! That pressure means baby has dropped to position!!!!!

A&A'smommy replied:
I don't want to burst your bubble either but I agree with DansMom sounds like he may come on his own. One suggestion do some research before you let him induce I found a site but I don't want to post it unless your interested.

GavinsMommy replied: Post it

My doc has been an ob for about thirty years and delivers over half of all the baby's at Northside...they deliver more babies than any other hospital in the nation. But I dunno.

I dunno if he'll come on his own before then since I'm not even dilated yet, but maybe I can work out or something and out he'll come! Lol...post the site!!!

A&A'smommy replied:
Pitocin FAQ

and

Inducing labor

I'm not trying to talk you out of it I just think its good that we know these things before we get into it... I had a bad induction and I have heard of good ones so you just never really know with babies Oh i just wanted to add that its really good that he is so low it will make it a LOT easier on you... mine wasn't a good one because she would NOT drop down low enough.

GavinsMommy replied: How did your induction go? What went wrong? My mom just said Pitocin made it extra painful.

favre4fan replied: I had induction with my 2nd and it went fine. Good luck and u sound very close!!

MomToMany replied: If I were you, I would just wait and go naturally. Why mess with what Mother Nature has perfected? Your body knows what to do. I've been induced and really regret it. I'll NEVER do it again. Pitocin is awful. The contractions are really strong, stronger than they would be naturally, which can lead to uterine rupture or you hemoragging (sp?).

Just because you haven't dilated doesn't mean you won't go into labor on your own. You could go into labor tonight, or tomorrow, or next week.

I really wish someone would've talked me out of it. It's better to make an educated decision than not know what you are getting into. Please read the links that Jessica posted, and then make a choice. Do a Google search for Pitocin and induction reasons. Induction ISN'T medically necessary if you and baby are doing well. There are risks to it as well.

Please do some research before making a decision that affects you and your baby.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: In case he decides to induce and that is what ends up happening I will just let you know I was induced with both of mine and things went GREAT! I had the most awesome birth experience with both of mine and don't feel like I missed out on a thing. I really have no regrets. I had an epidural so I wasn't in pain.

Some people had rather go natural and if you are in favor of that, I agree with the others that you sound very close to going into labor on your own.

At any rate, good luck and ~*~*~*~~*ELV~*~*~*~~* Coming your way!!

JenniferAllen replied: You still have plenty of time, so it can go either way (induction or on the baby's own time). When I was 39 weeks, the doc made me an appt for an induction at 41 weeks. I never needed it-Matt came 5 days on his own. Enjoy the last few moments you have of just having you and DH; once your baby is born, you'll look back, and wonder how you could have lived without your child.
Wishing you a blessed childbirth experience,

chloe&tysmommy replied:
Same here! I think it all depends on the person.

I was induced with my second and would definitely do it again if I had too I heard a lot of horror stories about it and I was a nervous wreck when I got induced...My first labour was He** (not induced)!!! But my second was *almost* painless (induced)..gotta LOVE that epidural

I had a lot of good reasons why I wanted to be induced...but I'm not sure if I would want to be induced before my due date..I was overdue

Good Luck!!!

mama3x replied: Sometimes OBs will suggest something just to ease your mind, hoping that maybe you will relax and things will then happen on their own.

Don't let anyone burst your bubble, only YOU and YOUR OB know what's best for you and your baby. What's totally appropriate in your case may not be for someone else's.

Like anything else, there's good and bad about inductions. DS was induced and my feeling is it would've went a lot better for me if I hadn't gotten the epidural. Of course back then it was Oxytocin, not Pitocin. But I'll never know for sure so why worry about it.

Just relax, it does sound as if Gavin may have plans of his own on when he'll make his appearance. Walk the malls or wherever is safe as much as you can, be as active as you can. Much luck to you and hugs too!

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I've never been induced but I've experienced the pitocin. After Claudia was born my uterus wasn't contracting hard enough and I was having a lot of blood clots. So they gave me the pitocin. I rememeber that I had a lot of contractions and they were pretty hard contractions. So if your cervix is ready, baby is ready and your body is ready then I think your induction should probably go smoothly. Do your research, like everyone is suggesting. I also agree that it sounds like this baby may come on his own. I had all those symptoms the week before all 3 of my children were born. I wish you a SPEEDY DELIVERY AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY BABY! GOOD LUCK!

GavinsMommy replied: Well I'm starting to feel better about the whole induction idea now. There are a few reasons why I would feel more comfortable being induced...

1. I have Group B Strep and I want to make sure I have time to get all of my antibiotics. I know GBS isn't that big of a deal if you get them, but I would never forgive myself if I didn't get to the hospital on time and be that 1 in however many to have something happen to him.

2. I want my husband to be there. If I think I'm in labor and have him leave work to take me to the hospital for the birth and I end up NOT being in labor...then he wouldn't be able to attend the ACTUAL birth bc that is his job's policy. They are really strict and he has already taken time off three times in the two and a half months he has been there.

3. Atlanta traffic. LOL. Hubbie could literally sit in traffic for two hours trying to get to me.

4. I'm just so uncomfortable and I'm really having a bad battle with PICA. I also have really horrible smell cravings. I'm scared that I'm going to end up hurting Gavin with how I conveniently like to be around harmful chemicals lately. I crave to smell stuff like dishwashing detergent, sharpies, nail polish/remover, gasoline, exhaust...this has all happened w/in the past month and it's like I am literally ill if I am not able to be around these things. I have to hide them from myself!

I dunno...

I know the risks now, knew a little about Pitocin before but...it's not definite he's using Pitocin, but I'm sure that's what he will use to induce. He didn't specify, but I just assume that is what he would do. I guess worst case scenario would be a c-section to get Gavin out, which I doubt would happen, but you never know!

I'm NOT getting an epidural no matter what!!! If I have to have a c-section, I will get general anesthesia.

But I don't know, it's still up in the air! Guess I'll see what happens at my next appt.

Maybe it's just me being negative, but I really think he will be late if I don't get induced. But I would love for him to come naturally on his own before then

MommyToAshley replied: One way or another, your baby will be here soon. By your symptoms, I think you will go into labor before Thanksgiving. But, I don't think it really matters how the baby gets here, it's the end result that matters. I know a lot of people have strong feelings one way or another about induction, but it is your choice. And, I think you will find that after it is all over with, the most important thing is your healthy bundle of joy in your arms!

Please keep us posted on how you are doing!

A&A'smommy replied:
My induction lastesd 8hours when he broke my water it made her heart rate drop (probably because I was in so much pain that I tensed up I don't take pain very well) and then for some reason my epi wore off so when I started having a LOT of pain (like I said I don't take pain well) her heart rate wouldn't go back to normal for very long so I ended up with a c/s. My docter said it was because of my hips they just weren't big enough (they wouldn't spread for her to move down) so that was what he thought the problem was. Anyway I think maybe a lot of it had to do with my hospital and me not know enough about it. It sounds to me like you have a lot of good reasons... I hope next time to go through labor naturally but I guess we will see... oh and pitocin makes it extra painful because its making you have contractions it doesn't really give your body a chance to "practice". But like a few people said it was great for them. I hope it will be a WONDERFUL experience for you!

GavinsMommy replied: ugh! i'm so mixed up, i just don't know what to do! i hear all these great success stories but then read sites that make induction seem soooooo dangerous. i read something about the pitocin possibly causing the baby brain damage or trauma because the contractions are so forceful.

i want more than anything to induce...but if it means possibly harming him or ending up with a c-section, which is unpredictable...i'd rather wait. UGH!

coasterqueen replied: I would strongly urge you not to get an induction if at ALL possible. Trust me. I elected to have one because the pain was unbearable. Kylie was so low for my entire pg that my doc wouldn't even let me do a lot of things and walking was horrible.....etc etc. When I went to my (I think) 39th week appointment my doc said I was a few cm dilated and that because of the extreme discomfort she suggested I have an induction. So the next week we did it......well you can read my birth story if you'd like to find out what happened but lets just say I'll never ever ever do that again. I had a horrible birth experience and it far outweighed the extreme discomfort I had waiting for Kylie to get here.

I'd explain it all but I have company here...so if you want to read it here it is: My Birth Story (Kylie)

BTW, if you aren't even dilated...or even if you are just a bit....your body is telling you you are NOT ready...as a matter a fact.....it's actually your baby telling you he's not ready either. Seriously.

Nicole replied: That`s great! Keep us up tp date

A&A'smommy replied:
I didn't mean to scare you I'm sorry, I just don't want anyone to go through what I did! Definitly read boogabearzmoms birth story!

mrshires replied: My doc scheduled an induction on my baby's due date because "it [was] getting big". I was to go to the hospital at 7am to be induced, but I got there at 3am in natural labor. I wasn't in as much pain as you are at all. BUT the baby was 9lbs 4oz and growing, and I could see if it got much bigger that I could have had to get a c-section.

My friend Amy has been induced on 2 of her 3 kids. Both the labors were hard b/c of the picotin, but there were complications on her 2nd dd b/c the doc waited too long for her to go natural and the baby passed the endomicium (ok I butchered that word, but the black tar like stuff they pass from their rectum shortly after birth). Anyway that stuff was passed inside her and had they waited longer there was a danger of it basically poisoning the kid. The baby had to stay in the hospital longer and such because of it, but there wasn't anything past that. They induced her 2 weeks past her due date.

If you trust your doctor, then talk to him about why he wants to induce. If it's pain related, then that's a judgement call, but if it has to do with the health of the baby, then there may be more risks NOT getting it done.

You'll go into labor tomorrow and this will all be a moot point

Amanda

Josie83 replied: U must be so excited! I am for you and its not my baby! xx