https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:38:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/induction-on-the-horizon-questions#post-5432 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:02:29 +0000 bakingAbug 5432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys so much. It's a little nerve wrecking to not have things progress as I had planned but I'm going to deal with it and hope it all goes well.</p> <p>It's very intense emotionally to realize that regardless of the interventioness of an induction, birth is still something that is only between my Baby and I. Everyone else is there for support but aside from a c-section, it's really all on me. I'm grateful to have you guys to lean on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/induction-on-the-horizon-questions#post-5281 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:41:26 +0000 bykes187 5281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh, yeah, revising the birth plan. That was tough emotionally for me, admitting that I "couldn't" go into labor on my own (this was silly thinking on my part.. I just needed a push). I think I left in quite a bit of it and changed some things...</p> <p>changed a request for no pit unless absolutely necessary to minimum dosage increases and the potential to hold steady or stop once contractions were established</p> <p>changed a request for minimal external monitoring to request for frequent assistance for bathroom breaks, position changes, etc. Ended up not needing this because my doula/SIL was a L&amp;D tech in the military and knew how to get the baby's heartrate back on the belts when I moved. Also, ask if wireless monitoring is available!</p> <p>Left in that the ACOG has recommended that clear liquids are just fine in labor and therefore I would be having whatever clear liquids I wanted.. thankfully my doctor's orders backed me up on that.</p> <p>Left in that *I* would initiate any discussion on pain relief options.</p> <p>Left in that I did NOT want my water broken until I had cleared 5 cm dilation. Once your water breaks you are committed and I wanted the potential to walk away and try again a few days later if I just wasn't progressing.</p> <p>Left in all post-birth stuff about baby, different things I was declining or wanted to ask them to leave her with me, etc.</p> <p>One positive aspect to the induction birth plan is everything is very calm and controlled when you walk in, as you're not yet in labor, so you can talk to your nurses, show them your plan, ask them questions, let them know what your hopes are, etc.</p> <p>Also in your last prenatal you can talk to your doctor about what his orders are going to be for the induction day... if you need to "pre-approve" an epidural to make it quicker to get one, etc.</p> <p>My induction experience was pretty quick and therefore kind of intense (pit started at 7 am, time of birth 1:14 pm), but it really was not bad at all. They broke my water around noon and so I transitioned from 5 to 10 in the space of an hour, then pushed for 15 minutes. Yeaaaaah. Hopefully that will not happen for you; they were telling me that they hoped for a 12 or 13 hour labor, which is long enough to not be overwhelming but short enough not to be exhausting.</p> <p>Overall... just be calm. You and your baby will go into the hospital in a calm, controlled fashion, and everyone will be doing their absolute best to make as easy an experience for you as possible. I was sad to be induced, because I wanted the experience of "going into labor", counting contractions at home and whatnot, but it was a very reassuring thing for a first-time mom to just know that at this time, on this day, we are going into the hospital and the baby will be here within a matter of hours. A little surreal, yes, but positive.</p> <p>Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/induction-on-the-horizon-questions#post-5280 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:29:30 +0000 kgalligan 5280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at the same time as you were - 41w 3 days and also like you I was sooo nervous! I was mostly worried about the pain because I have a really low tolerence for pain. But I must say that the experience was really great (other than the fact I would have liked to go into labor on my own, but alas)! I didn't really have a birth plan, but I think you should ABSOLUTELY still give it to them if you have your heart set on it but know that things may not go as planned. </p> <p>Several times my belly monitors were going off and no one came in or told me why, so I would call the nurses and ask them every time. Turns out it was just that the monitors slipped out of the correct position and needed readjusting. Do not feel stupid asking questions or asking for what you want. You don't want to have any regrets!</p> <p>Along those same lines, have whomever you want in the c-section room (if necessary) and don't have anyone you don't want in there. My MIL came over after I got home from the hospital and basically took my baby away from me (long story) and I can't get over it now! I've learned now that I am in charge of a life and I will do / say whatever is needed that is best for our family.</p> <p>Best of luck to you! Its going to be the most amazing feeling ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/induction-on-the-horizon-questions#post-5267 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:44:02 +0000 Coastinganon 5267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have advice on the c-section front other than you may want as few people in there as possible...potentially JUST your husband.</p> <p>For the induction I just wanted to share that I was induced at 40 weeks, 4 days. First they inserted a prostiglandyn to get my cervix to ripen. After that, the process was supposed to be that they would insert another one in four hours and then four hours after that they would start the pitocin. However, I started having contractions right away from the first prostiglandyn and ended up having our son 5 hours later.</p> <p>I had a birth plan and a doula and while some things didn't go as I planned (I had to be on a monitor and couldn't walk around during my labor because I had taken an Ambien thinking that it was going to be at least another 8 hours before I was even started on Pitocin) other things happened because I presented my plan (having soothing music, the lights dimmed, a mirror when I wanted it, no one yelling at me to push, etc.)</p> <p>Best of luck! In the end, you;ll have an amazing baby!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/induction-on-the-horizon-questions#post-5252 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:22:09 +0000 bakingAbug 5252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So tomorrow evening I am going in for my induction since I will be 41w 3d. I'm nervous about the whole thing so does anyone have good stories or tips on how to cope?</p> <p>Also, for those who were induced, did you still present a birth plan? At this stage, mine seems kind of stupid and I feel like just saying, "Let me know who you are, what you want to do and why and then let's go from there." I just want Bug and I to be safe and healthy.</p> <p>Lastly, in the event I have a c-section, would it be rude to only have my husband and Mom in the OR with me? I think my MIL will be sad because she'll miss the birth but I want MY Momma, not her, and I don't think I can have more than two people with me. How should I inform her of my decision? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-3010 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:31:21 +0000 looch 3010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did acupuncture, I went weekly starting at 36 weeks. I was showing no signs of labor starting on my due date, I was so stressed about it! The nurses even said that they'd see me in a week for my induction. I went for one final acu session on Wednesday, we did some pretty intense stuff with burning sticks and needles in the belly, and I went into labor the next morning!<br /> Best of luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2986 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:29:35 +0000 bakingAbug 2986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is one awesome friend. Mine jokes about oiling my privates for stretching during birth but I doubt she'd actually do it.</p> <p>As for the hormonal release theory, that makes sense that he would have to trigger his own birth. I know he'll come when he's ready but man I wish it was soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2981 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:21:01 +0000 Killer b 2981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know exactly how you feel, I was totally in this same place. I have a bestie who's an L&amp;D nurse, and I unabashedly had her strip my membranes, twice! Oh, yes. And it totally didn't work. But how dedicated of a friend is she to stick her hands up my cervix?! I know it's all in a day's work, but still. I baked her some cookies ;) I remember reading somewhere that new research is saying none of these techniques are effective, that the baby releases some hormones that tell your body to start labor. So no matter how much sex/pineapple/spicy foods/whatever you indulge in, it will only help if your baby is already ready. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2878 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:26:15 +0000 bakingAbug 2878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm debating the castor oil because the taste scares me. Who knows, desperation might take hold of me real soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2828 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:44:32 +0000 Becksabee 2828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm feeling the same way myself - today is my due date. I've been doing a lot of baking to pass the time. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2824 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:52:55 +0000 geekinheels 2824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried every suggestion for getting the baby out (including the famous eggplant parm recipe) except for acupuncture. What did the trick for me was castor oil. Seriously. It wasn't bad either — the worst part was chugging the 1/2 castor oil and 1/2 orange juice mix. A few hours later, contractions started and I was on my way to labor. I plan on doing the same with this current pregnancy if it looks like she's getting too comfy in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2782 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:02:29 +0000 bakingAbug 2782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Got the sex down but have not tried the acupuncture. I'm going to have to look into that. Thanks for the suggestion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2768 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:55:37 +0000 chopsuey 2768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sex or acupuncture?<br /> A day after my due date I had acupuncture and went into labor 6 hours later.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2621 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:17:26 +0000 tequiero21 2621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sorry, i'm not there yet, but just wanted to say lots and lots of luck! enjoy this time of peace and quiet! because within a week or so, you won't be getting much sleep! do something to get your mind off of it! read some good books, catch up on shows, start knitting? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/this-baby-will-never-come-out#post-2618 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:14:04 +0000 bakingAbug 2618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 39w2d and I fear this little boy will never leave. I've been in "silent" labor since 9/11 and have contractions all the time with varying pain levels that just don't seem to be doing anything. I'm starting to get really frustrated because with the "silent" labor I was starting to dilate and efface early so the Dr had me leave work a week earlier than I had planned. </p> <p>Now, I'm right at the finish line and I'm still 1cm and 50-70% effaced. I feel so discouraged being that the Dr thought for sure Bug would be born early. The only good news is that he has dropped so we hope that his head will put more pressure on my cervix to ripen.</p> <p>Does anyone have suggestions to help make me not so anxious and/or get this child out? Nothing seems to be working. </p>