Induction worries....

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

Not for me, but for my SIL. She is being induced tonight at 41 weeks, 4 days. This is her first baby. I'm incredibly worried for her and my new niece or nephew. It's not that I'm against intervention (I think whoever invented the epidural is a saint), but I really don't like the idea of forcing a body to go into labor before it's ready, especially when it's the body of someone I love!

I am in NO WAY saying my BIL and SIL are doing the wrong thing. I absolutely believe that you cannot in any way pass judgement on what anyone does relating to their pregnancy, labor and birth, because they know in their heart what is best for them and their baby, and there is no way anyone could know better than they do. So even though I support my SIL 112%, I really do not want her first birth experience to be a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section (I know a section probably won't happen, but I've heard some bad stories).

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for here -- maybe some happy induction stories? I'm just really worried for them. I am happy that there is a chance this little one could make an appearance before DH and I go back home Saturday night (how long do inductions take?). I'm guessing that she will get Cervadil (sp?) tonight and then Pitocin in the AM, but I don't know for sure. I'm looking forward to holding a sweet, sleepy newborn (*sigh*) before we go, but if anyone could send some good thoughts in the direction of my family, I'd appreciate it. :)

Thanks for listening!

Sarah

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[Smiles81]

Hi,
Don't worry I'm sure everything will be fine. I was induced at 40 weeks (though I was 3-4 cm dialated for a couple of weeks). I was started on pitocin at 9:30 am and my baby was born at 1:33 that afternoon B"H. Anyway, I'm sure you can't help it, but don't worry, she'll be fine.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to your family.
Congrats
Reena
Mom to Dovi 3/16/04

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

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[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

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[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

One of my good friends was induced at 41 weeks and wasn't dialated at all before induction. She did have a long labor (almost 24 hours), but was able to deliver a very healthy 10 pound boy vaginally with no tearing at all!

My cousin was induced with both pregnancies. The first one was a little tougher, but she still delivered vaginally with the help of a vacuum (because that kid has a HUGE head). The second one was over 8 pounds and came out in 3 pushes after a short 5 hours induction!

As a side note...
If you guys are concerned about c-section, make sure she knows all her options and what questions to ask before heading to the OR. Talking to her OB now, might help her feel like her concerns are well understood before al the action starts.

Although I had a c-section, I felt very confident that we had tried everything and exhausted all the options (not to mention my OB basically said I could deliver vaginally, but I'd probably break my pelvis in the process. In many surgical delivery cases, a c-section is in the best interest for the mom and/or the baby. My only regret is that I wasn't prepared for or educated about the procedure and recovery. Looking back, I would have read a few articles and studied it a bit, instead of totally ignoring it out of fear and confidence. However, I do not have any regrets about my birth experience at all.

Statistically, she'll probably have a very normal, natural birth! We will be thinking of her though and sending lots of happy vaginal birth vibes, with minimal medical interventions. :) Keep us posted!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

I was induced at 38 1/2 weeks with DD. Labor was hard, but brief. My water broke and I ended up not needing Pitocin, which I did need with my first, non-induced delivery.

Let us know how it goes! I'm sending happy, quick labor vibes in her direction!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

I'll think positive thoughts for a healthy baby, healthy mama at the end of the day. I've had a few friends who all had successful inductions, one after going over a week past her due date. And if she has a c-section, hope it goes smoothly and with no complications. Good labor vibes enroute.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[momceecers]

I've been induced three times all for different reasons. I guess my body is just happy being pregnant. My longest labor was 7 hours, so once I get going I go. That is not the norm, but I have had three healthy beautiful babies. If you have any specific concerns LMK.

Cindy

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[MeredithsMom]

I was induced four days past my due date, recommended by the doctor b/c of my gestational diabetes. I of course question now if that was necessary . . . live and learn.

I checked in at the hospital the night before for Cervadil but was sent home when they found out that I was 3 cm dilated. The next morning I got to the hospital around 7:30am and was started on Pitocin at 9am. Despite the Pitocin, an epidural (did I mention the Pitocin? :-)) and the fact that, even when I was 10cm dilated and fully effaced DD was still at a -1 station, I pushed for 30 minutes and DD was born at a respectable 8lbs 8oz at 4:44pm. I swear that the doc and resident had this "we're c-section bound" look on their faces when the baby wouldn't descend, but we fooled them.

I guess this is about the happiest induction story you could have, although I know many of them spiral out of control.

Best of thoughts for you SIL.

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[TonFirst]

I was induced at 41 weeks. I checked into the hospital at 4 PM, my OB inserted the cervidil, pitocin was started at 5:30 the next morning, and Adam was born at 4:20 in the afternoon, via c-section.

Want to know what happened in the meantime, and after?

Well, I never dilated beyond 1 cm, my doctor said my cervix was, in his words, "cast iron" and had my body wanted to deliver Adam vaginally, like Mariana, I would have ended up with a broken pelvis. I labored for eleven hours with no epidural because I never progressed beyond 1 cm and we didn't want to slow things down further with an epidural. I thank God that the hospital where I delivered had wireless, waterproof monitoring so I was able to labor in the tub. I thank god that my husband insisted that we learn everything about c-sections and c-section recovery BEFORE my labor, just in case. I thank God that, after eleven hours of exhausting labor, my husband was able to help me make the very difficult - although in hindsight, the correct - decision to have a c-section. My husband asked my OB if the extra recovery from the c-section was a worthwhile trade-off from the absolutely awful labor I was experiencing, and my doctor did not hesitate in answering yes. So, a c-section it was, followed by a two-day stay in the NICU for Adam.

I had a violent induction, and I mean that it was violent on my body - I cracked a rib while in labor - and on my uterus. My doctor initially gave me the option of turning off the pitocin and starting again the next day. When he saw the condition of my uterus during the c-section, he knew that had I made that decision, I would have very likely suffered a uterine rupture.

My doctor also told my mother that he had never seen anyone in as much pain as I was that day.

And after all that? The induction and the cracked rib and the surgery and all that intervention?

I HAVE NO REGRETS. I don't feel like I missed out on anything life-altering by not vaginally delivering my baby. I have no intentions of even considering VBAC, for any reason. These are the choices that I made for my body, and I am quite satisfied with them. I knew from the get-go that I had no control over my labor or my body, and while I knew yoga and other techniques for *coping* with what my body decided to do, I could not *control* what my body, or my baby, did during my labor and delivery.

Maybe it's because after having a child in the NICU, I didn't care how he made it to the world, so long as he stayed in the world. Maybe it's because I trusted myself and my husband and my OB to make the right decisions as they needed to be made. I don't know. But I view my labor as what it was, and since I know that I was relatively powerless to change the process and the outcome, I really *can't* regret it.

What your SIL needs is for you to believe in her ability to make the right decision FOR HER. And it sounds like you do. After the delivery of her child, no matter how it ends, don't ask her if she regrets indusing. Don't breath a word to her about "forcing her body to go into labor." Those are your beliefs, not hers. It sounds like you know that - but also know that even if her first delivery is "a horrible induction ending in a crash c-section," that she'll be JUST FINE.

I'm not saying that your concerns for your SIL and her baby aren't legitimate - they are - but they're you're concerns, not hers, and all she needs is your support. And again, it sounds like she has yout support.

Good luck and hope you meet your beautiful niece of nephew soon!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[MeredithsMom]

What an amazing story. Even though I'm not the OP, I was in awe reading your post. I can only imagine how difficult your 11 hours of labor were. I only had a few before the epidural but it was the most intense pain I've ever felt (as you know). I'd read that Pitocin can make labor more painful, but I really didn't "get it" until I felt it. You are a stronger woman than I am--go momma!

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[TonFirst]

Gosh - thanks! It's definitely NOT what I would have chosen, but it was what it was.

My husband was amazing, and we was also extremely fortunate to have a truly awesome L&D nurse with us the whole time. To the OP - I really pray that your SIL has a great L&D nurse who is experienced with inductions. For me, at least, having a superb nurse made a whole world of difference.

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[lmariana]

Amazing story Teri. It's true, no matter how you go in to labor or how well you prepared for labor, your body is going to do its own thing. Gabe would have never fit through my pelvis (which evidently has the diameter of a golfball) even if I had gone into labor naturally. I agree that having confidence and trust in your OB to make the right calls, if necessary, is really important. The end goal is a healthy mom and baby(ies).

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)

http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png

http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[mamaharsh]

I was induced with Nate at not quite 40 weeks for low amniotic fluid. Induction started around noon and Nate appeared at 9:30 after 1 hour and 45 minutes of pushing.

While I wouldn't choose induction, it went fine and I have pretty good memories from the experience. (My postpartum stay is an entirely different story and is a big part of why we plan a homebirth this time).

ELV's to your SIL.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[Wife_and_mommy]

I had to be induced after PROM. I had pitocin, labored for several hours and *without* an epidural would have been sectioned. It taught me a HUGE lesson that epidurals are not only used for pain.

I agree with the pp that you should not question your SIL's decisions but if she does want to talk about the experience later, it would be a great gift to her to listen to all the emotions/thoughts that are running through her in this trying time. I'd be a wreck now if I hadn't had several sets of ears to help me process it all.

What a great SIL you are to care so much. Childbirth is a very important time in a woman's life and society doesn't seem to see it as such.


E

mom to dd 4/5/2004

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif[/img][/url]
Hooray for us! We've made it 13 months.

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[June Mommy]

I 'planned' on having a natural (or as close as I could get) childbirth, and did no research to anything but. However, after 41 weeks with not as much as a contraction and only dialated to 1 cm, and what looked to be a big baby for my 5' frame, DH and I, along with my OB (who doesn't induce before 41 weeks) decided on an induction.

I went to the hospital that morning and was immediately started on a Pitocin drip at 7:00 a.m. (no Cervadil). OB broke my water about 9:00. I didn't feel any labor pains until about 4:00 that afternoon, but when they started it was bad! Back labor. I just muttered, "maybe I want that epidural after all," and and the next thing I knew I was off the birth ball, back in bed, and the pain was gone :) From that point, I just waited, until about midnight, I was still only dialated to 6 cm, had developed a fever, and baby's HR was becoming worrisome. So off to the OR for a c-section. The c-section went fine, but (long story short) I had a rare uterine complication that almost cost me a hysterectomy, which was the reason for my long recovery. Knowing what I know now, in my case, I would go for a scheduled c-section, no questions asked. I knew nothing about c-sections, falsely believing that I would never need one, but going through one discovered it wasn't that bad. For me, the c-section pain was not as bad as the labor pain! So If you SIL ends up with a c-section, just support her, her DH, and OB's decisions, b/c it is not the end of the world, and once the baby is here safely, that is all that matters. Since you asked about inductions, though, even though mine failed (I think I would have had to have had a c-section anyway), many go just fine. I have a good friend who had 2 inductions and they went like a breeze. I'll be praying the same for your SIL!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[mudder17]

I agree with Teri and Mariana. Should I have been induced? After a lot of reading, it's quite possible my labor would have occurred naturally and MAYBE it wouldn't have been as painful without the induction. But the fact is, my fluids were low, the doc was concerned (I totally trust him) and I think we made the best decision for us based on the information that we had. I was induced 2 days before my due date and we started the pitocin drip at around 9:30 and she was born at 6:05, after 45 minutes of pushing. I had a wonderful L&D nurse, I love my OB, and DH was there for the whole thing! It was an experience (as painful as it was before the epidural--back labor!) that I remember happily, even with the painful back labor, because I felt like we always had a plan, I had an OB I could completely trust, and I just KNEW things were going to be okay. And overall it was. I thought I'd be able to make it through labor without the epi, but when the back labor started, after 2 hours of it, I knew that an epi was going to be the right decision (Doc estimated 3 more hours of it--and he was right) and was confirmed when it turned out I had super major tearing (doc called it an internal c-section--ouch!) and he had to sew me up for 20 minutes, but I didn't feel any of it.

The fact is, we went with the best decision we could make based on the information we had and I feel good about it, and second guessing our choices is only going to serve to make us regret, and I don't regret anything about my L&D. It was a wonderful experience and I'd do it again. :)

Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya, www.chemicalgraphics.com/kaya
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_gold_12m.gif , 15 months & counting
Kaya's cousin, due October 9th!!!

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[AvasMama]

I was induced at 39 weeks and all went well. I went in at 6 and had Ava at 2:45 after about 2 hours of pushing. The only downside was that I did have a nasty 4th-degree episiotomy. However, I doubt that could have been prevented in my particular case, as Ava's head was simply too big and I was about 5 min. away from an emergency c-section as it was.

Robyn & Ava

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[Gena]

I was induced when I was 10 days overdue. I was dilated to 1 cm and had been for weeks, with no sign of progress. An ultrasound showed that the amniotic fluid was getting low and the placenta was starting to degrade. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to go into labor naturally, but I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever. I told people that I was going to be an 80-year-old woman with a 50-year-old fetus.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday night and had the Cervidil put in around 8pm. It didn’t seem to have any effect - I wasn’t any more dilated in the morning. Thursday morning they started all my IVs: saline, pitocin, and antibiotics (for GBS and MVP). I started getting some irregular contractions, which were pretty mild (like strong Braxton-hicks). At 10:00 I had only dilated to 2 cm, so the doctor wanted to break my water. Hubby had just gone to the cafeteria to grab a quick breakfast, so I made them wait until be got back. They broke my water at 10:30. Then the contractions really got bad. I wasn’t dilating well, so I was on maximum pitocin, and I had terrible back labor. At 4:30 pm, my doctor urged me to get the epidural, because I was only dilated to 4cm, was already exhausted with still a long way to go, and she was worried that I would not have strength left when it came time to push. Hubby and I discussed it and I reluctantly agreed to the epidural. It helped immediately and I was able to rest for a while, even took a brief nap. I still felt the pressure, but was not in so much pain. At 8:00 pm I was fully dilated and started pushing. It took 2 hard, painful hours to push my son out. At one point I told Hubby “Let’s go home. We can come back tomorrow and finish.� But Hubby encouraged me to continue on and our little man was born at 10:09 pm. He came out screaming and in one big whoosh! (Remember how in birthing class they tell you the head comes out, and then there’s a pause, then the shoulders, and then the rest of the baby slides out? Not in this case: he came out all at once and so fast that the doctor nearly dropped him.) He weighed 7 lbs 15.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

The only scary part was when I spiked a fever towards the end of labor. They gave me Tylenol (and no water to wash it down) and told us that Baby would have to go to the NICU for 24 hours after birth. We were crushed because we had planned on having Baby room in with us. The NICU team was there when he was born and evaluated him immediately. They decided that my fever was probably a side effect of the epidural and since I had been in IV antibiotics all day, there was no need for him to go to NICU. We were thrilled that he was all right.

The induction was hard, but it was the right thing to do in our case. Things had simply gotten to the point where the Baby was going to be healthier on the outside.

I hope all goes well for your SIL and her baby!

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[jamsmu]

I was induced at 41 weeks because my water broke, but I wasn't in labor 24 hours later. It was wonderful.

My OB has already mentioned inducing again and I couldn't be happier about it.

I'm sure your SIL, her DH and their OB discussed all the options and considered everything. There's really not much to worry about.

[californiagirl]

I was induced at 42 weeks, not effaced, dilated, or engaged. I went into labor as soon as they inserted the cervedil, and DD was born vaginally 20+ hours later. If I had a different OB I would have had a C-section (I had two nurses who were pushing for it, one of them after I'd been in labour only about 6 hours!). My OB was a trifle cranky about it as it was (I stalled for about 10 hours at 9.5 cm dilated).

[californiagirl]

I was induced at 42 weeks, not effaced, dilated, or engaged. I went into labor as soon as they inserted the cervedil, and DD was born vaginally 20+ hours later. If I had a different OB I would have had a C-section (I had two nurses who were pushing for it, one of them after I'd been in labour only about 6 hours!). My OB was a trifle cranky about it as it was (I stalled for about 10 hours at 9.5 cm dilated).

[californiagirl]

I was induced at 42 weeks, not effaced, dilated, or engaged. I went into labor as soon as they inserted the cervedil, and DD was born vaginally 20+ hours later. If I had a different OB I would have had a C-section (I had two nurses who were pushing for it, one of them after I'd been in labour only about 6 hours!). My OB was a trifle cranky about it as it was (I stalled for about 10 hours at 9.5 cm dilated).

[californiagirl]

I was induced at 42 weeks, not effaced, dilated, or engaged. I went into labor as soon as they inserted the cervedil, and DD was born vaginally 20+ hours later. If I had a different OB I would have had a C-section (I had two nurses who were pushing for it, one of them after I'd been in labour only about 6 hours!). My OB was a trifle cranky about it as it was (I stalled for about 10 hours at 9.5 cm dilated).

[mary b]

I agree with the others.. I wouldn't worry too much.
i was induced with both girls for being 10 days over with no dilation, had a cervidil with my first DD. Both births were 12 hours and then 10. I had no real issues and actually wonderful birth experiences!!

Mary
mom to Noelle and Lindsey

[mary b]

I agree with the others.. I wouldn't worry too much.
i was induced with both girls for being 10 days over with no dilation, had a cervidil with my first DD. Both births were 12 hours and then 10. I had no real issues and actually wonderful birth experiences!!

Mary
mom to Noelle and Lindsey

[mary b]

I agree with the others.. I wouldn't worry too much.
i was induced with both girls for being 10 days over with no dilation, had a cervidil with my first DD. Both births were 12 hours and then 10. I had no real issues and actually wonderful birth experiences!!

Mary
mom to Noelle and Lindsey

[mary b]

I agree with the others.. I wouldn't worry too much.
i was induced with both girls for being 10 days over with no dilation, had a cervidil with my first DD. Both births were 12 hours and then 10. I had no real issues and actually wonderful birth experiences!!

Mary
mom to Noelle and Lindsey

[SummerBaby]

I was induced at 37 weeks due to preeclampsia. I was already 2 cm dilated, and DD had been at zero station since 31 weeks (not comfortable!). My OB broke my water at 8:30 am, and contractions started right away. I dilated very quickly and was 6 cm by 10:30. At that point, I had the epidural (thank God for that). DD was born at 2:50 pm after only 30 minutes of pushing. Although I had a nasty tear and some hemmoraghing (which was a result of the very high blood pressure I had), all in all it was not bad and I wouldn't hesitate to be induced again if medically necessary. Frankly, after having a miserable pregnancy and preeclampsia, my labor and delivery were a piece of cake! Oh, and DD was very healthy and had 9, 9 Apgar scores.

Val
Mom to Madeline
7/28/04

[SummerBaby]

I was induced at 37 weeks due to preeclampsia. I was already 2 cm dilated, and DD had been at zero station since 31 weeks (not comfortable!). My OB broke my water at 8:30 am, and contractions started right away. I dilated very quickly and was 6 cm by 10:30. At that point, I had the epidural (thank God for that). DD was born at 2:50 pm after only 30 minutes of pushing. Although I had a nasty tear and some hemmoraghing (which was a result of the very high blood pressure I had), all in all it was not bad and I wouldn't hesitate to be induced again if medically necessary. Frankly, after having a miserable pregnancy and preeclampsia, my labor and delivery were a piece of cake! Oh, and DD was very healthy and had 9, 9 Apgar scores.

Val
Mom to Madeline
7/28/04

[SummerBaby]

I was induced at 37 weeks due to preeclampsia. I was already 2 cm dilated, and DD had been at zero station since 31 weeks (not comfortable!). My OB broke my water at 8:30 am, and contractions started right away. I dilated very quickly and was 6 cm by 10:30. At that point, I had the epidural (thank God for that). DD was born at 2:50 pm after only 30 minutes of pushing. Although I had a nasty tear and some hemmoraghing (which was a result of the very high blood pressure I had), all in all it was not bad and I wouldn't hesitate to be induced again if medically necessary. Frankly, after having a miserable pregnancy and preeclampsia, my labor and delivery were a piece of cake! Oh, and DD was very healthy and had 9, 9 Apgar scores.

Val
Mom to Madeline
7/28/04

[mama2galpals]

i was induced for my third baby. i waddled in at 9 am and i was holding emma in my arms at 3:30 that afternoon. the good thing for your SIL is that she doesn't have to rush to the hospital breathing through contractions and then waiting another hour and a half before being able to get the epidural (after they give iv fluid etc). also, since she is almost 42 weeks they probably feel it's a safer decision. looking forward to the happy news tomorrow! :)



rita
mommy to
olivia 2/7/97
stella 9/24/00
emma 1/23/03

There is no remedy for love but to love more.
--Henry David Thoreau

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[mama2galpals]

i was induced for my third baby. i waddled in at 9 am and i was holding emma in my arms at 3:30 that afternoon. the good thing for your SIL is that she doesn't have to rush to the hospital breathing through contractions and then waiting another hour and a half before being able to get the epidural (after they give iv fluid etc). also, since she is almost 42 weeks they probably feel it's a safer decision. looking forward to the happy news tomorrow! :)



rita
mommy to
olivia 2/7/97
stella 9/24/00
emma 1/23/03

There is no remedy for love but to love more.
--Henry David Thoreau

http://lilypie.com/baby3/030123/3/4/1/+10/.png

[mama2galpals]

i was induced for my third baby. i waddled in at 9 am and i was holding emma in my arms at 3:30 that afternoon. the good thing for your SIL is that she doesn't have to rush to the hospital breathing through contractions and then waiting another hour and a half before being able to get the epidural (after they give iv fluid etc). also, since she is almost 42 weeks they probably feel it's a safer decision. looking forward to the happy news tomorrow! :)



rita
mommy to
olivia 2/7/97
stella 9/24/00
emma 1/23/03

There is no remedy for love but to love more.
--Henry David Thoreau

http://lilypie.com/baby3/030123/3/4/1/+10/.png

[babystuffbuff]

We have a beautiful little girl!!!

My wonderful, gorgeous niece was born last night, a normal, uncomplicated vaginal birth. :) I was down the hall in the waiting room when she was born, and held her when she was about 30 minutes old. I feel so privileged to have been there. Her birth weight was the exact same as her dad's was 30 years ago....the circle continues. :)

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies -- I am so happy to have good news to share!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

We have a beautiful little girl!!!

My wonderful, gorgeous niece was born last night, a normal, uncomplicated vaginal birth. :) I was down the hall in the waiting room when she was born, and held her when she was about 30 minutes old. I feel so privileged to have been there. Her birth weight was the exact same as her dad's was 30 years ago....the circle continues. :)

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies -- I am so happy to have good news to share!

Sarah

[babystuffbuff]

We have a beautiful little girl!!!

My wonderful, gorgeous niece was born last night, a normal, uncomplicated vaginal birth. :) I was down the hall in the waiting room when she was born, and held her when she was about 30 minutes old. I feel so privileged to have been there. Her birth weight was the exact same as her dad's was 30 years ago....the circle continues. :)

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies -- I am so happy to have good news to share!

Sarah

[trumansmom]

That's wonderful news! Childbirth truly is miraculous.

Congratulations!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

That's wonderful news! Childbirth truly is miraculous.

Congratulations!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[trumansmom]

That's wonderful news! Childbirth truly is miraculous.

Congratulations!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

[TonFirst]

That is FANTASTIC news! Congratulations to your family.

[TonFirst]

That is FANTASTIC news! Congratulations to your family.

[TonFirst]

That is FANTASTIC news! Congratulations to your family.

[MeredithsMom]

Wonderful news!

My DD weighed exactly the same as I did when I was born. :-)

[MeredithsMom]

Wonderful news!

My DD weighed exactly the same as I did when I was born. :-)

[MeredithsMom]

Wonderful news!

My DD weighed exactly the same as I did when I was born. :-)

[Wife_and_mommy]

Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations to the whole family! :)


Elizabeth

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[Wife_and_mommy]

Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations to the whole family! :)


Elizabeth

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[Wife_and_mommy]

Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations to the whole family! :)


Elizabeth

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[mama2galpals]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what is her name? :)




rita
mommy to
olivia 2/7/97
stella 9/24/00
emma 1/23/03

There is no remedy for love but to love more.
--Henry David Thoreau

http://lilypie.com/baby3/030123/3/4/1/+10/.png

[mama2galpals]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what is her name? :)




rita
mommy to
olivia 2/7/97
stella 9/24/00
emma 1/23/03

There is no remedy for love but to love more.
--Henry David Thoreau

http://lilypie.com/baby3/030123/3/4/1/+10/.png

[HannaAddict]

That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for your sister and congratulations on your niece. Thanks for updating us and again, just so glad everything went smoothly.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[HannaAddict]

That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for your sister and congratulations on your niece. Thanks for updating us and again, just so glad everything went smoothly.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04