I was induced at 39 weeks and plan on doing the same this time around. I went in at midnight and they hooked me up to the monitors and iv. I was already contracting so they waited to start the pitocin. after I wasn't progressing they started the meds. I was stuck at 4cm for a while so they decided to break my water to move things along. after that I had to have the epidural, I highly recommend you get it! After the epidural I felt much better and tried to rest a bit. finally after about an hour or so after the epidural I felt the urge to push, I had finally dialated enough. my son was born at 4:38pm the next day. Found out the reason why I wasn't dilating was because he had the umbilical cord around his neck twice and wasn't moving through the birth canal. luckily my Dr was amazing and got it off of him right away and he started to breathe. I know people say induction sucks but mine went really well, I'm sure you'll be fine hun. its nothing to be afraid of, plus you're in a hospital and they monitor everything. I wish you and baby a happy and safe delivery :) (sorry for the long post)

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