https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:21:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649568 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:24:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2649568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 39 weeks due to GD; I had the pill shoved up there :silly: I think we did it twice over at least 8-12 hours and then I finally got to 3cm to get started on epidural/pitocin. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649469 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:50:00 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2649469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: how are you doing? Hopefully you're resting! Cervidil worked great for me. Your cervix may be sensitive if they do checks tomorrow or break your water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649461 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 23:58:04 +0000 youboots 2649461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an emergency induction for pre e that lasted 44 hours from check in to birth- it was long but I had a vaginal birth with minimal tearing and was not dilated at all at the start. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649454 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:52:17 +0000 nana87 2649454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wasninduced at 37 weeks and it was a long labor since I wasn't at all dilated and lo was still way high, but actually was a really lovely birth in the end! Cervidil, pit, Foley catheter all still had me at 4cm. I finally asked for an epi after about 28 hours after being admitted, took a nap and then fully dilated. Pushed for only 20 mins! My water never broke and lo was born en caul </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649451 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:44:59 +0000 mrsrain 2649451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No cervadil experience, but I was induced at 38 weeks due to PIH. The inserted a dose of prostaglandins and 3 hours later I had a contraction, my water broke, and then I was in active labor. No other interventions needed! Good luck, hope yours goes smoothly!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649444 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:18:20 +0000 dc yoga bee 2649444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went in for my 38 week apt, and DH had planned a picnic afterwards I was so miserable. Instead was sent next door to ER, and three hours later rolled into a room for induction due to pre-eclampsia! I had the same drug, and Foley catheter wasn't bad. Positive experience all around, and had a successful vaginal delivery. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649442 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:13:44 +0000 mrsjd 2649442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an induction due to low platelets. I was given Cervadil. I had the first dose at 1 am and was 0 cm dilated. At 6 am I got the second dose and was still 0 cm dilated. At 6:55 am, my water broke. I got my epidural around 9 am after bloodwork confirmed by platelets were high enough. They checked me after the epidural at 9:30 am and I was almost 10 cm. I delivered her at 10:35 am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649440 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:00:17 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2649440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had cervadil and then had my water broken. I was contracting on my own so no pitocin was needed. I got an epidural, went to sleep, and when I woke up it was time to push! I pushed for 40 minutes and then DD was born. :) It was about 14 hours from walking into the hospital to holding my baby. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649434 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:38:23 +0000 Goldengirl 2649434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! I actually did not expect that I'd be this nervous, I think just the change of plans has thrown me for a loop since I was so focused on the whole "how do I know when contractions start" thing and induction was not on my mind! Hoping I can chill out a bit once things get underway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649433 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:36:40 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2649433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an unexpected emergency induction as well and had a hard time coping with it. But once the shock settled, I realized I was going to have my baby in my arms in less than a day! </p> <p>I didn't do cervadil, just pitocin drip because I was already 4 cm dilated. So no experience but good luck!! I'm excited for you! You're gonna do great :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649431 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:35:04 +0000 dragonsword 2649431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience but I wanted to say good luck and thinking about you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649430 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:34:02 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2649430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breathe, you got this! I also had an unexpected induction at 38 weeks, but with cytotec, and it was slow and steady and a great experience. Relax, take it all in, and know you are being taken care of and baby is nice and safe. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649428 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:29:36 +0000 LAZB 2649428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had cervadil with my first. The positive was it worked quickly and I didn't need pitocin after having it. Hope you have a good experience! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-induced#post-2649426 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:26:50 +0000 Goldengirl 2649426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So after a very long day, I am unexpectedly being induced tonight due to some issues with my placenta. I know it is the best decision for baby but I'm 2 weeks early and feel so unprepared and definitely freaking out a bit! Did not see this coming and now trying to quickly wrap my head around it all while grabbing random things from my house to bring back to the hospital before I check in.</p> <p>I will be likely starting with the route of doing cervidil where they insert a tampon thingy with the drug in it. Haven't had much time to learn about it since this is all a bit last minute. I've chosen this over the foley catheter because it sounded a little less torturous, although I know anything can happen and might have to try several things to get stuff going since I'm not currently in any sort of labor.</p> <p>Wondering if you have used this method, what was your experience like? Did it work? Was it okay? I think I'm looking for comfort more than horror stories lol. I am suddenly not feeling very brave about any of this!</p> <p>Also can't even wrap my head around the idea that there will be a baby here soon... I think I'm in some sort of shock that hopefully will pass very soon :) </p>