MaryMak07 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I've had a complicated pregnancy (anxiety, and anxiety related blood pressure isssues) I'm currently 41 weeks and 4 days in the hospital for induction and nothing is working. Baby is super high (-3), I'm only 50% effaced and 2cm dilated. We've done two rounds of cytotec to ripen cervix and it's done nothing. Im feeling discouraged and worrying this might end in a csection. I'm also concerned about a "bad labor" leading to more anxiety/postpartum issues. Please pray for a health mom (mentally and physically) and healthy baby. And for baby to come sooner rather than later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 :grouphug: and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Sending prayers Come on baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 PrayING for you and baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 :grouphug: Praying! Are you able to be up and moving around? Walking might help bring that baby down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm so sorry. Praying for you and baby. I had a traumatic birth with my first, but I had a c-section with my second, and it was wonderful. I know that's weird to say, but after my experience with my 1st, the c-section went so smoothly for me and baby. Whatever happens, I pray that you will feel the nearness of God all around you and baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Can you ask for something for the anxiety? Fight or flight hormones can inhibit labor so being able to relax and sleep might help. Also ask about a balloon/bulb induction. Hugs mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying for you! And in case you haven't experienced a c-section before, just remember that it's not the end of the world. Really! Sometimes remembering that the worst case scenario isn't all that bad helps me feel less anxious. :grouphug: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Is there a reason you're worried about it being a c-section? Not knowing your history, I'll assume, for now, you've never had one. Take it from me, it is easier recovery if you have one without going through labor first. Going through labor first just wears you out. I'm pretty sure with my first, with whom I was induced and in labor first but wound up being a c-section, that I was "in a fog" for about the first 5 or 6 months of her life outside the womb! My son was a planned c-section, and while I was still tired (understandably), I didn't have the permeating fog. I had pre-eclampsia both times. Do yourself and your body a favor and schedule the c-section. It will be one LESS thing to worry about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hugs and prayers for you and the baby. Can you believe that you'll be holding your beautiful baby soon? And OOOOH...the newborn baby smell. Hang in there. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I've been thinking of you all day! Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Praying for you and for a healthy mom and baby after delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Prayers! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Praying! So glad you are in good hands -- blood pressure problems are nothing to mess around with during pregnancy. I hope your LO has decided to appear, but I can assure you that a c-section might not be too horrible. My sixth was a very emergency c-section, and the recovery has been a lot better than I anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Prayers for mom and baby. Hope you are snuggling your new little one soon (if not already(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Is there a reason you're worried about it being a c-section? Not knowing your history, I'll assume, for now, you've never had one. Take it from me, it is easier recovery if you have one without going through labor first. Going through labor first just wears you out. I'm pretty sure with my first, with whom I was induced and in labor first but wound up being a c-section, that I was "in a fog" for about the first 5 or 6 months of her life outside the womb! My son was a planned c-section, and while I was still tired (understandably), I didn't have the permeating fog. I had pre-eclampsia both times. Do yourself and your body a favor and schedule the c-section. It will be one LESS thing to worry about. I had a very similar experience. I labored twice before c-sections. I was anemic after both and recovery was long. Still, it was manageable. I scheduled my third c-section. It made a huge difference in how I felt afterward. So much better. I agree--not as much fog. It's still a recovery that takes some time, but don't be afraid to schedule a c section if it's an option. I had a lot of anxiety during pregnancy, too. I will pray for you right now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Prayers for you. My boys were a labor and c-section. It was tough because of the labor exhaustion and recovery, not the c-section part of the recovery for me. It's really not the worst thing if that is how you get to hold that baby. I hope and pray, though, all is coming together smoothly. Edited August 12, 2017 by sbgrace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Praying for you and baby. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I hope your new little one has arrived safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Wondering if there's an update... still sending :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Praying for you. Please update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryMak07 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 The doc and nurse and doula strongly recommended induction with the bulb and pitocin so that's what I did. My BP has been fine but baby started having decels with contractions enough that we shut off the pitocin. Still no baby..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Oh my goodness Are you able to get any rest? Baby go easy on your mom and come on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks for the update. Still praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I'm so sorry things aren't progressing well. Continuing to pray for you and your little one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryMak07 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Caleb Ezekiel was born at 12:13 EST, vaginally, after some times where things were touch and go. We are so thankful he's here and I'm so grateful for your prayers! 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Caleb Ezekiel was born at 12:13 EST, vaginally, after some times where things were touch and go. We are so thankful he's here and I'm so grateful for your prayers! Yay, baby! Lots Of Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 So glad for you!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Yeah!!! Congratulations! I hope you are able to get some good rest and baby snuggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congrats! :hurray: :hurray: :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Yay!! I'm so glad that baby has arrived and all is well! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 HOORAY!!!!!! So glad that your little guy is here!!!! Please post pics when you have a chance (some of us are currently baby deprived and waiting and waiting for grandchildren. LOL. ...it comes quicker than you think!). Congrats again. So glad your baby is in your arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Caleb Ezekiel was born at 12:13 EST, vaginally, after some times where things were touch and go. We are so thankful he's here and I'm so grateful for your prayers! Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Congrats I hope you get some rest, you earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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