Induction - and not into a hall of fame!
My husband made me apologize to our fetus yesterday.
"Say you're sorry," he told me over the phone when I called him a few minutes after leaving my final appointment with the Ob/Gyn. "It's not his or her fault."
Fine, I answered sheepishly. I'm now five days overdue and apparently not going to have this baby without medical intervention. My cervix of steel just won't efface (get thin and soft) or dilate (open up!) on its own. So the baby, which has dropped "as far as it's going to go short of being born," my doctor said, can't really get out just by knocking its head against the lower portion of my body. And the hormones bumping up and down inside of me have proven no match for my iron innards.
"You're a tough nut to crack," the doctor said. I'm still laughing at that remark. I've always been stubborn. Shoulda known!
Induction. I've heard about it. I've read about it. And now I'm about to experience it at some point in the next day or two, which is great - because I'm getting antsy in this crazy pregnancy-mom-to-be limbo!
While I have only little clue as to what to expect - gel, then an IV drip (needles - damn I hate those!!) - I am so thankful for modern medicine. Would I, and or the baby, have died in childbirth 100 years ago??
How would the baby have gotten free? Or, would my ridiculous combination of genetics ensured that evolution weeded out my family lineage long, long ago?
Crazy stuff. Not that I'm religious, but thank god I don't have to worry about any of it.
So, I'm told that sometime before the end of this week I'll be holding my baby. And I'll never sleep again!
I'm going through the same thing right now! Back again for another ultrasound tomorrow to check levels, etc. and then discuss induction perhaps on Sunday! I am now 3 days overdue as well. Something I really don't want, but baby is just sitting there hanging out. Nice thing to know is that we are in excellent hands, so don't fret. Hopefully baby will surprise you and start movement before eviction date! Good luck and keep us posted here :)
Posted by: MomToBeinToronto | April 15, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Just stopped in to see if you had gone yet.
Michele, don't feel guilty, and do not feel that your body has let you down. Mothers feel guilty enough about everything else!
I told you , you'd be bouncing that baby on your knee by this time next week.
Posted by: doulamona | April 15, 2009 at 04:52 PM
A few of my friends, as well as myself have been induced. I also go the gel, and felt NOTHING...however, after I reluctantly went to get checked out the next morning, I was told I was dilated 2 cm, and was having my 2 week overdue baby that day!. The doctor then broke my water to get things started, and I was hooked up to an IV, etc. GET THE EPIDURAL!!! The Petosin they give you to speed up the process makes the contractions go from a pain level of 1 to 10+++ in a very quick timeframe. My friends and I agree that the labour is intense, but its over fairly quick. Best of luck!
Posted by: lynda | April 15, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Best of luck! Just in time for mother`s day!
Posted by: Joyce | April 15, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Thanks!!
Good luck Mom to be! I hope you have your baby speedily!!
I feel like I will never have this kid. I actually had "pre labour" last night. A few disorganized contractions. And I'm now leaking!
I went to bed for a few hours, woke up and it was all over. What a let down!!
So now I wait to be induced - tomorrow, I think. The hospitals are so busy right now with a baby boom that getting an induction appointment is almost impossible!
Posted by: michele henry | April 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM
On standby for your news, Michelle. Have a wonderful birth.
- Ann
Posted by: Ann Douglas | April 16, 2009 at 01:06 PM
i have so been there.......my little girl was 11 days overdue by the time they finally induced me.....she was very very shy....it made no sense to me
why does everyone talk about due dates so much when they obviously mean nothing?
ugggh
:)
good luck on your journey into motherhood
it's a wild and totally wonderful ride
Posted by: Krista | April 17, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Heavens, no need to apologize. As you get induced you should be proud you are doing the right thing to ensure the best for your fetus. I hope you have an enjoyable labour, surrounded by friends, family and great OB staff. Congratulations in advance and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Chris | April 18, 2009 at 08:34 AM
I can only assume that something has happened by this point. Wishing you, your husband and your Lentil all the best. Husband is an April baby and he says they are the most intelligent (n~o he's not biased at all).
Posted by: Diana-Banana | April 18, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Good luck with the grand entrance of your little Lentil into this world! As I sit here at 33 weeks contempating what the next couple of months will bring, I can't help but feel a sense of "Don't Leave Me!" about this blog. Thanks for the laughs & the relief in knowing that there are others along for this crazy ride. It's been a real pleasure to read. Looking forward to hearing how the culminating task went!
Posted by: Jill | April 18, 2009 at 09:33 PM
I had to be induced and it went well. My labour started at 5 pm and the baby was out shortly after 11 pm. I hope yours goes/went as fast or faster! Looking forward to finding out how it all went!
Posted by: oakfern | April 19, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Good Luck....I was supposed to be induced with both my children and even had the appointments all ready. In true form they came on their own schedule both two days before I was to be induced. Hope you have a wonderful and a easy birth.
Posted by: Jen | April 19, 2009 at 03:44 PM
I was having problems finding how to workout with my new baby. I got this G2 Fitness Mat from my husband and it is great! I am able to work out at home because it has all the yoga poses right on the mat. You should check out http://www.g2fit.com
Posted by: Lillie Wix | May 29, 2009 at 05:02 PM