Induction fail

I’m 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant today, two days ago I went in to the hospital because I was leaking a lot and was unsure if baby was just sitting on my bladder or if it was amniotic fluid.

My reason for finally going was because I got off the toilet after peeing and releasing what I thought was all my of bladder to standing up and a bunch of fluid running down my leg.

So I went to the hospital and they said that after testing my fluids that it came back negative for amniotic fluid. They got an ultrasound just to make sure there was enough around the baby and they said my amniotic fluid was at the bare minimum. So I got induced on Saturday around 5 pm. Sunday morning comes and I’m not feeling any contractions but I’m ripened a bit, effaced 30%-50% but have not dilated much at all since coming in at 1 cm. I was barely at 3 cm.

To me, this sounded good, this is my third time having a baby and being induced, I told them it takes awhile for me to go into labor, I’ve been induced for both of my previous pregnancies after 40 weeks. My body has never gone into labor naturally.

They started me on pitocin at 8 am. By 12 pm, nothing has changed for me externally aside from feeling a little pressure. No cramping, the contractions were hardly visible to me, I had not effaced anymore nor had I dilated any more. This was a bit unusual for me since both times I got induced I was feeling contractions by this same time point. They decided to get me an ultrasound again and my amniotic fluid had raised enough to safe levels, but I have not been moving around. I’m very active at home and do a lot for my family with errands and what not so I’m saying once I get home and have to get back to doing what I normally do, I can start leaking again.

They said, it doesn’t seem like my body wants to go into labor yet, they stopped my pitocin around 1:45 and I was waiting to get discharged. I signed the papers to leave the hospital, went to the bathroom and I’m starting to lose my mucus plug.

I’m feeling so disappointed at this point cause I feel like if I just would have waited a few more hours I would have my baby and I wouldn’t have to do this all over again next week.

I’m at home now and I’m no longer contracting, I feel fine, I’m just mad. 😤

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As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Anyone else experiencing this?

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Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

It’s my birthday tomorrow.

Ok so I am going to be 35 years young. I can’t believe how much this life has thrown at me but it’s okay I’m a survivor. I am truly blessed to be alive. 🥳🧁🎂 The only downside is I won’t be celebrating my birthday because my man can’t take me out. So many emotions right now.