39 weeks, Induction, advice needed in My Metamorphosis
- Aug. 29, 2016, 12:32 p.m.
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Well here I am. 39 weeks pregnant with no end in sight. Actually, I’m just being dramatic. There is an end in site, but I don’t know if I’m ready for it. I went to the doctor today and was disappointed to see I had only progressed a little, to 4cm and 70% effaced. I guess a little progress is better than no progress at all. She asked me if I wanted to get induced and she said she could do it this coming Thursday. As in three days from now.
When she mentioned doing an induction last week I was all for it. In fact, I was super elated to hear that was even an option without being overdue. BUT, now that it’s been scheduled, I’m not so sure I want to go through with it. I mean on one hand, it will be just a few days before my due date and he is measuring at least 7.5-8 pounds right now. I like the idea of KNOWING and PLANNING ahead and being completely prepared for his arrival.
But part of me feels guilty and selfish for wanting to rush this and not let nature takes its course. I feel wrong for forcing him to come out before he is ready. Maybe he needs a few more days in there, I don’t know.
One major thing that has me on the fence is work. I. Am. Miserable. Here. Like I mentioned in my last entry, people are driving me bat shit crazy! When I walked in the door this morning I was automatically greeted by two different co-workers who BOTH said the same lame line, “Still, pregnant huh?”.
O_o
Ummm yeah, I’m here aren’t I? With a big ass stomach. Why even say that? It’s dumb and annoying. Then I thought I’d get some reprieve from the annoying questions/comments because this week is the annual WIC conference up in Atlanta and several of my coworkers are there. So I thought phew, I won’t have to come to work and be asked the same stupid questions over and over again.
Nope. Wrong. I’ve already gotten several texts “are you having the baby?”
O_O.
No. Damn’t. I told you I would tell you if I was. You asked me this morning and you asked me again at noon. No, and there’s no sign of it. Geez. Can people be anymore annoying???
So anyways IF I go through with the induction Thursday morning, I would work tomorrow and then take off Wednesday and start my leave for the next 10-12 weeks. That really excites me, to think I only have one and a half days of work left and I won’t have to hear anymore annoying commentary for a good 2-3 months.
I was induced with Cassidy because I was overdue. So I know the pain associated with it. I didn’t ever really want to be induced again, but it’s easy to say that when you’re not 39 weeks pregnant in the middle of a heat wave, carrying around an extra 40 pounds. Speaking of which, I lost two pounds since last week. Woohoo. Not that you’re supposed to lose weight during pregnancy, but I have gained WAY TOO much. Which is another reason I am keen on getting induced in a few days.
Sigh. I don’t know what to do. Any advice? Please help! I just don’t know what to do!
terriberri ⋅ August 29, 2016
at the end, it seems like the end will never come, lol. but it does....always. i've had four babies....three natural all the way. my last one, i was induced, and had an epidural, and i wondered why i didn't do it the other three times, lol. seriously, i played gin rummy with my husband and best friend all the way up until the doctor said it was time to push!
it's a personal decision for everyone, i know. they say, medically that sometimes labor is harder and longer with induction, because the body wasn't ready yet to do what it's supposed to do. but that wasn't the case with me. after four babies, i learned that what really works (for me anyway) is having my water broke. even with the meds thru i.v. for induction, labor didn't really start until they broke my water...and then...just six hours labor i was holding my daughter.
just trust your feelings....and go with whichever you decide. in the end, you get the same beautiful gift.
ninakir88 ⋅ August 29, 2016
meh, i got induced after my due date and i don't regret it. i'm sure the baby cooked well in there. i read this article a few weeks ago and found it interesting:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/863383
lessoff ⋅ August 29, 2016
id always go with what my OB says. that being said I went into labor on my own at 37 weeks and some odd days.
Pockets ⋅ August 29, 2016
it really is a personal decision.
i mean. on one hand there could be complications. i was induced with my youngest & she went into distress & spent a week in the NICU.
and on the other hand, you're really close.
i mean 4cm? that's a lot to not be in labour.
if your OB is on board, and you're ok with it...then do what you feel you need to do.
and if you're worried about it and think your kiddo needs more time...then wait.
he can't stay in there forever ;)
Parliament ⋅ August 29, 2016
INDUCE! Do you know if you were? I don't know if I was. Have you ever heard of anyone saying, "I wish I hadn't been induced" or, "I wish I wouldn't have had labor induced!" The doctor wouldn't put it out there as an option if there was any potential harm. Just go for it. It'll be easier on everyone.
Deleted user ⋅ September 03, 2016
I don't know anything about babies or childbirth so I can't really give you advice, but I hope things work out and you feel better soon!!!