Anxiety levels high

So today is decision day whether to be induced or not if babba has stopped growing.

I have a scan with fetal medicine this afternoon and although I want little out if she has stopped growing I'm also anxious 😟 she's definitely ready to come out but I hated the induction process the first time as it took 4 days and I don't really want a c section unless completely knocked out! ( have acute anxiety so can't be aware of what's going on)

Anyone got any advice ?

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im in the same boat! exactly the same as you, and also scared but all i can say is birth gets easier each kid, so you may find your induction goes so much quicker, keep a calm head and youll be okay! xx

Thank you, at the moment I keep getting retinal migraines and zig zag lines in front of my eyes I'm hoping they will disappear when I give birth x

Im in the same situation, i have my appt this afternoon, im 36+5 ... so nervous, but i am hoping they will agree to her being born early as its been one thing after another & i am done in ! Good luck 🤞

I got mine on Thursday 😣 I don’t know what to expect

They just do a scan and measure the baby, my baby is fine and apparently is on scale and growing fine, so put me through all that stress for nothing. Good luck with all your babies

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