Induction anyone?

[Alex]

Well, I have been scheduled to be induced on FEB 14 of all days , which is fine, I am beginning to show signs of preeclampsia (swollen feet and high blood pressure among other things). I am so ready to get this pregnancy over with, however Dr scared the crap outta me saying labor could last up to 2 days

Any of you have had an induced labor??? If so, how did it all go???

[Aymber]

I was induced with both of mine.My first took almost 24 hours.and it was hard labor for about 18 of those.and abou 2 hours of pushing.My second one was about 6 hours and like 3 pushes.So I think it varys.But both of my Drs.said that anything over 24 hours they would start discussing c-section.We were at that point with my first when they checked me one last time and I was finally ready.Hope that helps.

[Michele]

It went well for me. Pain wise though....ewww not comfortable at all. The contractions that were induced were one right on top of the next. I highly recommend an epidural.

[LaneyBug]

Both of mine were induced. My water broke both times with no labor. The first experience wasn't good, the second was wonderful! I didn't need the epi with my second, but I think I wouldn't have made it without it the first time!

[IgglesmumX2]

I was induced at 37 weeks with both of my kids for pre-eclampsia. With my first I was in no way ready for labour and was completely closed and long and it took 46 hours. With my second I was already dialated to a 3 and 50% effaced so it only took 9 hours. Both of which were wickedly painful and I had an epi even though I wanted to go natural. With DS the epi wore off at 7 centimeters and I delivered naturally. Once the contractions get regular they aren't so bad and it is possible to do it naturally if you want it.

[Becca]

I was also induced due to pre-eclampsia. I went in on a Sunday night and my water broke early Monday morning. They started with the drugs probably around 8am and it's really a blur from there. Pitocin sucks. DD was born at 3:41pm.

[Ms_Rogerthat]

I was also induced with both of my children. I had pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. Labor was pretty intense, but only lasted 12 hrs. for my 1st, and 13hrs. for my 2nd. Not too bad at all.

[Bex]

i was induced.... some advice --- take the epidural soon as they are willing to give you one!!!

I was induced for both of mine.
Aiden's was 10 hours and Gwen was 4!!!
I had a ton of pain with Aiden and pretty much none with Gwen. I had the epidural with both, I don't think I really needed it with Gwen, but after the pain of my epidural line breaking at 9 cm when I was in labor with Aiden I got it just in case!!

I really don't think inductions are all that bad if your body is ready for it. I was at 3cm and 50% w/my 1st induction and 4cm and 75% with my 2nd (I was induced a week early too!)
Good Luck and I'm sorry you have to do it due to signs of pre-e. You'll be fine.

[Bex]

oh yea... the epi wore off at 4cms for me and they could not get it going again... that was fun. NOT