induction date set 12/18

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Registered: 05-27-2003
induction date set 12/18
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Mon, 12-11-2006 - 11:41am

hi ladies,


well, i have a date set to have the baby via an induction a week from today (12/18)...


the reason why we opted for an induction is because of my severe anxiety...hoping that having this date set would reduce some of my anxiety...


i don't know if it does...


i am an anxious mess still, as usual....


i feel like a broke record, but i am soooo anxious about the labor/delievery, and then the stress of having a newborn...


i'm anxious that i won't be able to handle it because of my anxiety...and as much as i don't want to be preggo anymore, i don't want to go into labor either...not that i have a choice


any tips?


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Registered: 11-21-2006
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 12:05pm

Hi there,

I am not a mother and have not experienced childbirth. What I do see, is that this is your second child?? If you have given birth to a child already, then you know what to expect with this one. Can I ask you what it is this time that you are worried about? I'm sure that you have a very good doctor and that everything will be fine. I wish I could give you some advice about labour, but I can't.

I just hope that having the induction date does give you something to strive for, and gives you some relief knowing when it is going to happen.

I'm sure there are some ladies that could help you better than I can, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you luck!!!

Amy

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 12:57pm

That's my db's birthday, Heather. It has been a lucky day for him:)


Try not to focus on the anxiety. You have lived with it so long. Now, you can accept it. I am very hopeful that setting the induction date will allay your fears. You know what to expect & when to expect it. Sending P&PT's your way. (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 6:26pm

I am happy to hear you have a date set for the induction!

Sheri Ann