Comments on: I Don’t Want to Be Induced

By: MichelleG

MichelleG — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:32:00 +0000

I just read this great blogpost on the subject of induction. It might help you!
http://ccostello.blogspot.com/2011/01/risks-of-going-postdates-vs-risks-of.html

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:34:00 +0000

In reply to MichelleG. Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:38:00 +0000

It’s not at all trivial. It’s your body and your baby. Is there any way you can go get a second opinion, or is your case too specialized? Or even just a consult with another OB. It might give you a better idea of your options, and a solid 30 minutes to just talk with someone who doesn’t have a dog in the fight and ask questions might be good.

By: Absence/Alternatives

Absence/Alternatives — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:47:00 +0000

GOOD LUCK!

True story: my doctor asked to plan an induction for the Monday prior because the due date was on Thanksgiving day.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:57:00 +0000

I agree with you, why can’t your baby come when she is ready. I was induced with my first baby and ended up having a c-section so my second child was a cs too. I would have loved to have know what it is like to go into labor and in my case actually deliver a baby vaginally. I am praying for you and wishing you luck!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:57:00 +0000

By: Maggi

Maggi — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:51:00 +0000

Oh girl, I am so with you!!! I was induced with my first and yes, it sucked BIG time! I’m so hoping this one comes on her own but if not, I’ll definitely have more to say about it this time. Hopefully they’ll let you wait until she’s due at least but I’ll really be hoping she gets bored and decide to come on her own! Good luck!

By: Myyasaad

Myyasaad — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:34:00 +0000

If you haven’t heard something convincing enough to make you be able to relate to it, then by I say hold your ground sista! You should feel comfortable & educated about what is going on with you and the wee one!!! 🙂 Not that I really know anything about inductions… I had to be induced with my first, but then ended up with emergency c-section & then c-sections after that for my other 2. LOL

By: Adoption of Jane

Adoption of Jane — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Congrats for 34 weeks! I had to do stress tests with Tafari too… it was draining, but the good thing is I was frequently updated on his health. Keep us informed we love ya unknown Mami. and if you need some help with Sundays in My City I don’t mind doing it for you while your recovering. One Love and kisses to your belly 🙂

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:12:00 +0000

It’s not trivial. And it is most certainly not unimportant. There are MANY statistics proving that a woman’s chance of a c/s dramatically increases when induced. Why would a woman do that to herself and her baby?? A mama’s intuition is no joke, and I’m totally in your corner. There is a due date for a reason, in my opinion, and so long as there is no medical necessity to evict her before that, then I would want to wait too.

I was induced with my first, and I was miserable, and it was just not my dream birth. With my second, I went into labor on my own. It was an AMAZING experience the second time around. Stick to your guns.

You’re doing an amazing job.

By: Ttownsend

Ttownsend — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:33:00 +0000

I always thought pregnancy was so scary and stressful…I can’t imagine what you’ve been through.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:31:00 +0000

I so understand. And I realize that doctors have to do these interventions because we, as consumers, have forced them into a corner. But I so wish they could let a pregnant woman’s body do what it was perfectly designed to do!

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:49:00 +0000

If you are feeling good and there is no threat to the baby, why not wait to see if you go in labor on your own. Look into natural forms of indcution, i.e. massage, acupuncture, etc. My first son was 16 days post term. My body finally went into labor on its own but I ended up with a c-section. I was very happy with my doctor because he knew I didn’t want to induce, but he was still monitoring my baby. In hindsight, I am glad I waited but I wouldn’t want to go post-term again. And of course, the pregnancy was a wonderful experience but the truly happiest experience was meeting my son when he was finally born. Good luck.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:14:00 +0000

Good luck! You do make some good points. At first I was like, “Is she kidding? When I was 34 weeks pregnant, I was ready to claw the baby out with my bare hands.” But after reading the post, I do understand, and I wish you only good things and smooth sailing…or smooth baby-growing-in-your-uterus from here on out.

By: Lady Fi

Lady Fi — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:40:00 +0000

I wish you all the best. Perhaps everything will become clearer in the next few weeks. I do know that this is your body and only you know how you are feeling.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:53:00 +0000

I don’t blame you. You should feel like you are in control of your own body and this doctor doesn’t seem to be listening to your feelings. I wish you the best of luck!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:03:00 +0000

First of all BEST OF LUCK! Second… I was induced for the first time with my second child and like yours, it sucked. ROYALLY. I was apprehensive when they wanted to induce me with the next kid, but I did it and MAN OH MAN it was THEEEEE best! Popped that little sucker out in less than 3 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I was only dilated at like 1 or 2 when they started, I wasn’t in labor when they started! Oh, it was HEAVEN.

By: Mama Zen

Mama Zen — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:49:00 +0000

That was my question immediately. Why induce?

By: Kaylen

Kaylen — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:58:00 +0000

Ugh, being induced and having to just be in labor for who knows how long does NOT sound like a good way to welcome your baby in the world. They tried to induce me and after 24 hours, nothing happened and they sent me home with no fresh-from-the-uterus baby.
(they tried to induce because I was 18 and my husband was in the navy and shipping out the next week and they were worried I was under undue stress about being alone for the birth and first week).

I agree with you about being overwhelmed at the dr’s office. When I had to have surgery a few yrs ago, I just sat there and let the doc talk and then went home and googled all night. I feel like they should slip us a note before they go over everything, let us read the highlights of his talk and then when he comes in, we’ll have had a minute to process it all!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

My son arrived 2 wks after we tried to induce. He’s still stubborn-this was all a big sign and we should have known.

By: Classic NYer

Classic NYer — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Being a bit of an idiot I’m a little confused by what’s going on here… but I wish you the best and I’m wafting healthy-as-possible-delivery-feelings in your direction.