Elizabeth86 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Well the induction wasn’t working. No progress with Pitocin. They wanted to break my water. I don’t want that, so we went home to wait. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (((Hugs))) come on, baby!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Fingers crossed you start labor soon! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I’m sorry! I hope he is getting himself nice and settled into that head down position and that soon your labor will start. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Go for a walk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Guys it was such a terrible ordeal. They got him turned. She gave me the option to induce. I decided yes even though I was anxious about it. I just didn’t want to risk him turning transverse again. I opted to do the foley bulb. They left it in for 12 hours. They took it out. I didn’t do a cervical check. They gave Pitocin. Started on 2 and I was contracting. Bumped it to 4 and no contractions. Bumped it to 6 and nothing. She kept pushing to break my water and I was not on board. My blood pressure was good when I entered the hospital and when I left, but it was high for some of it. Stress I’m sure. They did NOT want me to leave, BUT they said they couldn’t keep me in a room if they weren’t actively doing something. It really is such a shame I couldn’t labor my way while being monitored. Now I’m an irrational mess something will happen to me or the baby. I’m too tired to really get my thoughts together so I hope all of that makes sense. 2 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dianthus said: Go for a walk? Yes! Dh and I left the hospital, had lunch and went for a walk and I plan on walking as much as humanly possible tomorrow. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 @Elizabeth86yes, it does all make sense. I would have done the same thing AND felt the same way. Big hugs to you! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Brewing tea, and especially n*pple stimulation, is supposed to be good for labor. Of course, my most on time baby was a week late, so maybe don't listen to me. 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Best wishes for a smooth and easy birth. I hope little one decides to come soon. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 A bumpy car ride? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 I’ll try all the things. Thanks ladies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 I’m terrified he will turn back transverse 😭 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Aww, I'm sorry, Elizabeth. Hopefully walking will do it! I wouldn't have wanted my water broken, either. My mother swears she knows *exactly* when my brother and I were conceived and we were both born a month late. 😉 Don't know how accurate she really is, but I do know people seem to be in a big hurry to get babies out these days. Sounds like you're just not quite ready yet. Hugs. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 OH man it sounds like such a frustrating ordeal. This little guy is just making the most dramatic entrance. Come on baby. Stay in the right position and come out on your own. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) Good on you for heading outside! I'm sure they were checking his heart tones and they must be fine or they would have said no more - time to relax and focus. Deep squats to keep his head low, nipple stimulation (vigorous to the point of rather unpleasant) salad with a lot of olive oil, more vigorous nipple stimulation. Then there's the tried and true labor starter protocol of pizza, beer, and s*x: nutrition, indigestion, relaxation, and prostaglandins, in that order! Don't forget to follow with yet another round of vigorous nipple stimulation. C'mon little fella! Edited February 10, 2023 by Eos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Eos said: Good on you for heading outside! I'm sure they were checking his heart tones and they must be fine or they would have said no more - time to relax and focus. Deep squats to keep his head low, nipple stimulation (vigorous to the point of rather unpleasant) salad with a lot of olive oil, more vigorous nipple stimulation. Then there's the tried and true labor starter protocol of pizza, beer, and s*x: nutrition, indigestion, relaxation, and prostaglandins, in that order! Don't forget to follow with yet another round of vigorous nipple stimulation. C'mon little fella! Yes, he looks just fine.! Lots of good tips! Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thank you to all that said you don’t blame me. I’m the biggest rule follower in all the world. I feel wildly irresponsible for not “obeying” I could never forgive myself if something happened to my baby, but I truly feel safe. I mean, they were going to let me walk out after the ECV and go home, so I’m just not sure how starting and then stopping an induction changes things. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Big hugs. I hope labor starts soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Elizabeth86 said: Thank you to all that said you don’t blame me. I’m the biggest rule follower in all the world. I feel wildly irresponsible for not “obeying” I could never forgive myself if something happened to my baby, but I truly feel safe. I mean, they were going to let me walk out after the ECV and go home, so I’m just not sure how starting and then stopping an induction changes things. Oh man I am so impressed you told them no. I mean, they broke my water but I was at a 4 and having contractions to the point I could not talk or walk through them. Don’t be terrified he will flip around again. If he does he does and you will be fine and he will be fine arriving via c section. Hang in there chickadee. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hoping your labor starts soon so you can be at ease! I'm sure it will all be okay!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Praying for him to get here soon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Elizabeth86 said: Thank you to all that said you don’t blame me. I’m the biggest rule follower in all the world. I feel wildly irresponsible for not “obeying” I could never forgive myself if something happened to my baby, but I truly feel safe. I mean, they were going to let me walk out after the ECV and go home, so I’m just not sure how starting and then stopping an induction changes things. Inductions don't always work. I wouldn't look at them stopping the induction just that your body wasn't ready to fully respond. I was induced 8 times between 2 pregnancies, none of them sent me into labor. Or course no one ever told me that inductions don't always work so it was a huge disappointment when I discovered that the hard way. I will say that stripping membranes was very effective for starting my labor. 3 of the 4 times I had that done, labor started within a few hours. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Praying labor starts soon on its own. Rest, stay hydrated, and in the morning lunges and walking! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Mineral oil shots. Look it up. It worked for my two babies who didn't want to come when asked nicely. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Praying for you & bub, Elizabeth! Hope you get some rest 💙 Fwiw, I think you did the right thing. Pushing all that when clearly your body and/or bubs wasn't ready could well have led to the cascade of intervention and a c/s anyway. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Anyone else stalking this thread? Come on, baby!!! We're waiting to hear about you! 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said: Anyone else stalking this thread? Come on, baby!!! We're waiting to hear about you! Yes, I got up early with my 4 year old in a sleep regression, took the dog out, and stalked this thread. I may as well just subscribe! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said: Anyone else stalking this thread? Come on, baby!!! We're waiting to hear about you! Me!! Good labor vibes going out to Elizabeth. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Thanks for caring ladies. I’m up early too sitting on an exercise ball. Waiting for daylight to go for a LONG walk today. My mind is all over the place. I’m a wreck. Part of me is regretting leaving because of something were to go wrong…ugh. 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 (hugs) (hugs) (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Well, well, well. Looks like we are due to get 5-10 inches of snow on Sunday’s 😂 Anymore want to take a guess as to what day the baby wi probably want to come? 4 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 You can always present yourself at the ward on Saturday afternoon and announce you're moving in, what's for supper, and where's the hot tub? 6 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, Eos said: You can always present yourself at the ward on Saturday afternoon and announce you're moving in, what's for supper, and where's the hot tub? For real! And for a better picture. We live pretty rural and the roads are curvy narrow mountain roads. They don’t do a great job of snow removal because we don’t always get a ton of snow. I’m an hour from the hospital. 😂 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 26 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: For real! And for a better picture. We live pretty rural and the roads are curvy narrow mountain roads. They don’t do a great job of snow removal because we don’t always get a ton of snow. I’m an hour from the hospital. 😂 I had super-fast labors and I was always afraid of the potential of having a baby in a snowstorm. (Just clearing my driveway *with* heavy equipment can take more than an hour.) As it turned out, I never had a baby due in Jan or Feb, which are the months we’re most likely to have a snowstorm. And I’m only about 30 minutes from a superb hospital. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Another vote for membrane stripping. It started both of mine in a few hours when I was pushing the limit of being overdue and was worried about being able to deliver in the natural birthing center. I didn't want my water broken either, and it was a nice compromise that doesn't start any sort of clock ticking on delivery. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 8 hours ago, LMD said: Fwiw, I think you did the right thing. Pushing all that when clearly your body and/or bubs wasn't ready could well have led to the cascade of intervention and a c/s anyway. I think so too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Come on baby, make this easy on your mom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Come on baby! February 10th sounds like the perfect day to have a birthday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 My first three were membrane stripped in afternoon and delivered that night, but I was at at or past 5cm when I had it done. I always dilated early and had fast labors and was afraid of not making it to the hospital. #4 also ended up with a little pitocin because I had strep b and didn't want to deliver without antibiotics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Get to the hospital before the snow starts! Get a bed while you can lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) Also I went into labor right before storms; one was a thunderstorm in July and the other was a snowstorm in February. I remember with the July one hearing the thunder as I labored. Very theatrical, lol! Edited February 10, 2023 by livetoread 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 My mentor said babies come in the high pressure that follows a storm... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Eos said: My mentor said babies come in the high pressure that follows a storm... Certainly seemed to be true for my oldest the birthing ward was over filled when she was born right after a big storm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Eos said: My mentor said babies come in the high pressure that follows a storm... we were told that too when I was pregnant with my oldest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I know there are scores of old wives’ tales about how to get labor started, with varying levels of veracity, but I’m a wife and I’m old (well, almost old enough to get an AARP membership) so here’s my completely unscientific recommendation: Jalapeños. Snack on lots of jalapeños. I had a craving for peppers and ate…oh, probably 1/3 cup or so of the little pickled slices. Dd checked out of her comfy accommodations less than 24 hours later. 😁 In all seriousness, I’m sending lots of happy, head-down, easy labor vibes in your direction! 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Camper Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 20 hours ago, Elizabeth86 said: Thank you to all that said you don’t blame me. I’m the biggest rule follower in all the world. I feel wildly irresponsible for not “obeying” I could never forgive myself if something happened to my baby, but I truly feel safe. I mean, they were going to let me walk out after the ECV and go home, so I’m just not sure how starting and then stopping an induction changes things. This happened to me with my youngest, and I'm a major rule follower too. One of the nurses told me that if I were a relative of hers, she would suggest that I go home because in her experience, when labor doesn't start after induction, there's a reason. I definitely didn't want to go home with that baby still on the inside, but I think she was right. I sure hope you go into labor naturally and before the snow! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Stalking this thread……. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Stalking this thread……. Same! Go baby go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I keep hoping this is a case of no news is good news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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