Timing of 1st vs. 2nd birth?

[scm1011]

I am 37+3 and over it. I had DS at 39+6 and have an induction scheduled for 39+2, but the thought of another 2 weeks makes me want to cry. I'd love to have her this weekend. If you went into labor naturally, what what was the timing vs. your 1st labor? 

I was 1 cm dilated and 80% effaced at my appt today, but I know that means very little. 

[countthestars]

41+3 and 41+0. Delivery was much faster, though!

Hope she decides to show soon!

[Velar Fricative]

My kids would have just stayed in the womb forever if we didn’t induce so I can’t help, but I am hoping she makes an appearance soon! The home stretch is both exciting and sucky.

[AdaraMarie]

39/0 and 39/0. Good luck!

[hamster]

First was 37+6. Second is still TBD.

We talked last night and think this one will be a week later than C. Today I feel like some things are moving (37 exactly today) so who knows. But yeah. I'm so done.

[dcn]

38 + 5 and 38 + 6.

[scm1011]

I don't know how your 41+ weekers made it! That is BRUTAL.

[namasteak]

Ds1 was a few hours shy of 41 weeks

Ds2 was right on his EDD

Ds3 feels like he will be here earlier (I’m almost 36 weeks).

[gastro]

DS1 - born on EDD, 30 + hour labor
DS2 - induction at 40 + 5, OB broke water and baby born few hours later, no induction drugs
DD - planned induction in two weeks at 38 + 4 due to AMA & GD

[icedcoffee]

OMG this thread is not helping with my preconceived notion that 2nd babies come earlier. LOL

I have no relevant data to add, but DS1 was born at 38+6 (c-section because breech and low fluid at appt so we didn't make it to my scheduled one at 40w, but I wasn't in labor).

I'm hoping to deliver this one at 37+4 (the monday after my hair, nail and massage appts are over).

My doctor won't induce me.

[steamboat185]

42 weeks to the day both times.

[scm1011]

May 15, 2019 14:33:36 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

OMG this thread is not helping with my preconceived notion that 2nd babies come earlier. LOL

I have no relevant data to add, but DS1 was born at 38+6 (c-section because breech and low fluid at appt so we didn't make it to my scheduled one at 40w, but I wasn't in labor).

I'm hoping to deliver this one at 37+4 (the monday after my hair, nail and massage appts are over).

My doctor won't induce me.

Lol, yes. I have a massage appt Saturday. In my ideal world that kick starts my labor  

Booo to no induction. 

[shauni27]

I only have the one, but I just wanted to sympathize. The last couple weeks were SO miserable. I was beyond ready to be induced, then as if I got what I asked for, I was induced at 38 weeks exactly. And it failed and I was sent home. That last two weeks before S came (one day before his EDD) ended up being so enjoyable--but only because I didn't work for that two weeks and spent the entire 2 weeks in the pool. lol.

[scm1011]

May 15, 2019 14:53:50 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

I only have the one, but I just wanted to sympathize. The last couple weeks were SO miserable. I was beyond ready to be induced, then as if I got what I asked for, I was induced at 38 weeks exactly. And it failed and I was sent home. That last two weeks before S came (one day before his EDD) ended up being so enjoyable--but only because I didn't work for that two weeks and spent the entire 2 weeks in the pool. lol.

Yeah I think the saddest part of hearing I was only 1 cm this morning was my disappointed walk back to the office lol. My motivation level is hovering at about a 2. 

Also a failed induction sounds like a total nightmare.

[Susie]

I'm 37+0 and right there with you.  So over this.

I had an app't today, and she said his head was right there; he's definitely dropped, and cervix was long but soft, fingertip dilated, and it could be anytime from tonight to weeks from now.  Yay so helpful!  They're being pretty aggressive (I feel) about checks, I have app'ts at 38+1, 38+6, and 39+1 to keep checking, and I'm supposed to call and come in for more checks if I have contractions as frequently as I did on Monday (20-60 min).  Ugh.  I really hate all this poking and prodding, there was none of this last time.  I want to avoid an accidental home birth as much as anyone, but at how much expense of LEAVE MY UNCOMFORTABLE SELF ALONE?  

I can't be induced until 39+0 (hospital policy), so I potentially have two more weeks of this, groan.  Or more, because I've decided I'm good with induction, but don't want to do it until/unless I'm 2cm, which is their line for doing morning-of induction without the overnight cervical ripening/etc.  I should be able to dilate 2 cm in 2 weeks, right?  DD came at 39+2, so I'm expecting timing will end up similar... sure hoping he opts to come on his own a little sooner though!  He dropped a good 2+ weeks earlier than she did.

[zarapipe]

dd1- 39w5d induction
dd2- 41w2d- induction
I am SO hoping for an induction at 39w6d this time when my doctor is on call. I cannot do another 41 weeks again.

[oliviapope]

I went into labor at 38+4 with all 3!

[pooh8402]

1st birth: 40w1d, induction, 12 hours. 5 pushes.
2nd birth: 40w0d, labor, 6 hours. 20 min of pushing and a vacuum. FINALLY after a frickin week of prodromal labor and 3 months of BH contractions.

I did EVERYTHING you are supposed to do to try to start labor, starting at 38 weeks. Everything. I guess my second one knew exactly when he was supposed to come, even if my irritable uterus was trying to say otherwise. 😑

[pooh8402]

May 15, 2019 14:58:05 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

May 15, 2019 14:53:50 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

I only have the one, but I just wanted to sympathize. The last couple weeks were SO miserable. I was beyond ready to be induced, then as if I got what I asked for, I was induced at 38 weeks exactly. And it failed and I was sent home. That last two weeks before S came (one day before his EDD) ended up being so enjoyable--but only because I didn't work for that two weeks and spent the entire 2 weeks in the pool. lol.

Yeah I think the saddest part of hearing I was only 1 cm this morning was my disappointed walk back to the office lol. My motivation level is hovering at about a 2. 

Also a failed induction sounds like a total nightmare.

I totally get it. I literally worked up to my due date both times. I was so sad every morning I woke up and wasn't in labor and my coworkers looked at me like a ticking time bomb (because it meant needing TWO extra nurses--one to take over for me, and one to take care OF me, hahaha).

[andi]

Mine were both 38 weeks.

[scm1011]

May 15, 2019 15:23:58 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

May 15, 2019 14:58:05 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Yeah I think the saddest part of hearing I was only 1 cm this morning was my disappointed walk back to the office lol. My motivation level is hovering at about a 2. 

Also a failed induction sounds like a total nightmare.

I totally get it. I literally worked up to my due date both times. I was so sad every morning I woke up and wasn't in labor and my coworkers looked at me like a ticking time bomb (because it meant needing TWO extra nurses--one to take over for me, and one to take care OF me, hahaha).

My coworkers are excited everyday they see me and are making frantic last minute requests of my time because they know I’ll be gone anytime now. I just want to coast, not deal with endless “OH GOOD YOU'RE STILL HERE! Can you...” drive bys.

[Velar Fricative]

May 15, 2019 14:19:19 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I don't know how your 41+ weekers made it! That is BRUTAL.

It is even worse when you’re 41+ weeks and National Beer Day comes and goes with no chance to indulge.

[redpenmama]

My first was 39+1, second was 38+2. I had made very little progress prior to going into labor with either one.

I was awfully optimistic for the 3rd because I was several cm dilated at 38w, but she arrived at 40+2. So, I am no help. Hang in there!

[scm1011]

May 15, 2019 15:39:02 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

May 15, 2019 14:19:19 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I don't know how your 41+ weekers made it! That is BRUTAL.

It is even worse when you’re 41+ weeks and National Beer Day comes and goes with no chance to indulge.

At that point I’d be all “sorry baby, cheers!” ::chug::

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May 15, 2019 14:11:25 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

My kids would have just stayed in the womb forever if we didn’t induce so I can’t help, but I am hoping she makes an appearance soon! The home stretch is both exciting and sucky.

I've only had one, but pretty sure this was my kid, too. My induction was started at 39+6. Despite having my membranes swept, I was fingertip dilated and not at all effaced when it started. The whole process took nearly 48 hours, and she just re-fucking-fused to come out.

[hamster]

I'm really liking all of these answers that say they went at the same time as their first. That's next Tuesday!

[Susie]

May 15, 2019 15:39:02 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

May 15, 2019 14:19:19 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I don't know how your 41+ weekers made it! That is BRUTAL.

It is even worse when you’re 41+ weeks and National Beer Day comes and goes with no chance to indulge.

With my first baby I had GD, and she was due 5 days before Thanksgiving.  There was an office pool on when I'd deliver, and one of my partners picked the day after TG -- meaning a TG with no potatoes, rolls, stuffing, pie, dessert of any kind if that came to pass.  That seems like it might feel kind of similar.  I still haven't completely forgiven him for hoping for that, I mean isn't that basically an 8th amendment violation?  

[madringal]

I was 40+2 with my first. Induced at 40+6 with my second. The birth itself was way quicker though. Pushed two times and done! Vs over an hour of pushing with the first.

[mx27]

40 + 6 (1st kid) and 40 + 4 (2nd kid)

I went into labor with both, but received Pitocin with my 1st kid to help speed up the labor process. 

[knx9211]

Oh man, I’m sorry. The end is the WORST. I remember crying to DH when I was 37 weeks with DS about how it was 100000000 times worse than the beginning. DS was born at 38+2 and I’m super hoping baby girl follows in his footsteps.