Induction happening now

[jennistarr1]

Started this morning with Foley bulb and pitocin

They only check I have had was around 5 when nurse took out Foley bulb and midwife measured me at a 3

Baby has decels when I sit up right or even on bouncy ball...both positions I was super comfortable in

But baby is doing okay with me standing... which is way more preferable to me than lying down all day, except floor is cold. I was wearing husband's tennis shoes but he's having cafeteria dinner

So it seems like progress is super slow. They aren't rushing things and allowing me to move more, which makes it better than my last (failed induction). Just afraid of this going the same way and if so, a routine C-section would be the far better choice

I don't think baby will be today. I miss my daughter too. She cried when I stopped her off which I was not prepared for

[tiptoetulips]

Aww your sweet dd!
Hope things move along the way you want them to! So excited for you!!

[madDawg228]

Fingers crossed that LO arrives early tomorrow morning (if not sooner). Long inductions are physically and emotionally tough - thinking of you and sending you all the positivity I can for a positive birth experience and VBAC.

[seeyalater52]

Good luck with the birth!!!

[achi]

Fingers crossed for you!!

[clseale]

Good luck! I had a similar experience with dd, except the only position she would tolerate was flat on my back, perfectly still. Stay standing for as long as baby will tolerate!

[corgimom]

Good luck!!

[jennistarr1]

So...i was 4.5 cm, very little progress at 4 am. Got epidural. At 6:30 am they broke my water and it was a lot and then I was 5. Haven't been checked since. I am satisfied they've given me every chance for vbac. The internal monitor will give some indication it is still possible and I think I will know that in next couple of hours

[clseale]

Aug 12, 2020 8:48:18 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

So...i was 4.5 cm, very little progress at 4 am. Got epidural. At 6:30 am they broke my water and it was a lot and then I was 5. Haven't been checked since. I am satisfied they've given me every chance for vbac. The internal monitor will give some indication it is still possible and I think I will know that in next couple of hours

Hang in there! My experience with dd was 44 hrs, but wasn’t a VBAC. As long as you are comfortable with the plan, that’s all that matters. Good luck!

[Susie]

So it sounds like you are progressing... sending you good thoughts for more!

[lovesherheels]

Sending you lots of good thoughts!! Hang in there, mama!

[verycontrary247]

Checking in, hope you're doing great!

[achi]

I hope things have gone well and you’re snuggling baby now!

[jennistarr1]

It's a girl

Here is the story

Induction started at 840 am 8/11 with Foley bulb and pitocin

C-section birth 6:14pm 8/12

The in-between is a longer story and an ordeal ... Nothing scary but frustrating

I will tell more later and add pic

But Lauren Gabrielle is 8 lbs 5 ounces 21 inches

[achi]

Congratulations! Love the name!

[tiptoetulips]

So glad she’s here! Sorry about the frustrating delivery!

[Susie]

Congratulations, mama! Sorry it was a frustrating two days, but I'm happy for you that she's here safely.

[clseale]

I’m sorry you didn’t get the vbac you were hoping for, but I’m so glad your sweet girl is here. Congratulations!

[madDawg228]

I'm sorry things didn't go as you wanted. Congratulations on your new DD! I wish you a smooth recovery and that your baby is a chill newborn who takes to some sort of sleep schedule easily (my lil guy is a bit of a grumpy night owl, and it's hard).

[corgimom]

Congrats on your sweet girl!
I'm sorry you didn't have the delivery you were hoping for but I hope you have an easy recovery!