Induction vs. c-section ....

[NewEnglandLady]

I also wanted to wish you luck this week. I offer no words of wisdom, just wanted to tell you that I'm thinking about you and wishing that everything goes as smoothly for you as it can!

 

[Circe]

Ugh, I suck - the weekend turned into a frenzy of last-minute attempts to induce labor (acupuncture, anyone?), and I never did post personalized replies. But I read each and every post over and over again, and I cannot begin to tell you how much your experiences and advice and good wishes mean to me. Off to the hospital at 5 AM sharp for induction - will let you know how it goes. Happy Thanksgiving in advance, y'all ....

 

[Upgradable]

I will be sending all the dust I have (and I have loads) your way. Childbirth is rarely as we expect, but it most often ends in the sweet, warm, cuddling ball of baby! Blessings to you.

 

[Jennifer W]

Circe, I am so excited for you. I can't wait to see your little one. Wishing you all the very best for a safe and uneventful delivery. I'm not going to relax properly until I hear some news, either, so I hope you can post!

Thinking about you

 

[KatyWI]

Good luck, Circe!!! Thinking of you and hoping for a smooth and easy induction!

 

[Puppmom]

Circe, sending you lots of quick, easy labor dust! ...and an extra sprinkle for your little one.

 

[lliang_chi]

Best of luck Circe. Hoping everything goes smoothly for you today. *~*~* Quick & Easy Labor Dust *~*~* headed your way

 

[Jennifer W]

CIRCE! What's going on?? I'm hoping that you're safely delivered of a healthy little one by now. I'm dying to know.

 

[phoenixgirl]

Thinking about you today! Sending you lots of quick, complication free delivery dust!

 

[Circe]

Checking in periodically throughout the day has been so heart-warming! Updating for the first time as it's the first time all day my husband and best friend could be convinced to go out and eat, as apparently, All Will Become Clear in the next hour or so - I was induced at 8, had my water broken at 11, and made it 'till 4 before I broke down and had the epidural. Am now 4 cm dilated: if I make it to 6 in the next hour or so, all is progressing well and will continue naturally: if not, under the knife we go. Thinking happy thoughts .....

 

[Logan Sapphire]

Checking in periodically throughout the day has been so heart-warming! Updating for the first time as it's the first time all day my husband and best friend could be convinced to go out and eat, as apparently, All Will Become Clear in the next hour or so - I was induced at 8, had my water broken at 11, and made it 'till 4 before I broke down and had the epidural. Am now 4 cm dilated: if I make it to 6 in the next hour or so, all is progressing well and will continue naturally: if not, under the knife we go. Thinking happy thoughts .....

Best of luck to you, Circe, and how exciting to think you'll be meeting your new baby so very soon!

 

[SandyCheeks]

Sounds like you're doing great Circe! How exciting, can't wait for you to hold that sweet baby!! Happy thoughts your way

 

[Jennifer W]

Checking in periodically throughout the day has been so heart-warming! Updating for the first time as it's the first time all day my husband and best friend could be convinced to go out and eat, as apparently, All Will Become Clear in the next hour or so - I was induced at 8, had my water broken at 11, and made it 'till 4 before I broke down and had the epidural. Am now 4 cm dilated: if I make it to 6 in the next hour or so, all is progressing well and will continue naturally: if not, under the knife we go. Thinking happy thoughts .....

Thinking happy thoughts for your little Thanksgiving baby. Um, sorry to nag, but ....let us know the MINUTE you have a child, ok?

 

[Loves Vintage]

Checking in periodically throughout the day has been so heart-warming! Updating for the first time as it's the first time all day my husband and best friend could be convinced to go out and eat, as apparently, All Will Become Clear in the next hour or so - I was induced at 8, had my water broken at 11, and made it 'till 4 before I broke down and had the epidural. Am now 4 cm dilated: if I make it to 6 in the next hour or so, all is progressing well and will continue naturally: if not, under the knife we go. Thinking happy thoughts .....

Thinking happy thoughts for your little Thanksgiving baby. Um, sorry to nag, but ....let us know the MINUTE you have a child, ok?

Haha, Jennifer, you are FUNNY! And, uhm, ditto!!

 

[Jennifer W]

I'm not even kidding - I could only be more excited if I was having the baby. I want PICTURES!

 

[missy]

Good luck Circe!!!!!!!! Sending healthy baby and easy delivery vibes your way!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jennifer W]

Circe? Are you done yet?

Gah. I keep checking this thread. Hurry up, would you?

I hope all is well and you're holding a baby by now.

 

[Circe]

Not only holding, but I just finished breast-feeding him! After 17 hours on the pitocin, I was finally sufficiently dilated to start pushing: less than an hour later, we had the baby! 8.5 lbs, high Apgar scores, and, somewhat surprisingly for the son of two blue-eyed blonds, a full head of dark hair and green eyes. We're calling him Oberon.

Unsurprisingly, OMG, *so tired* - so off I go to collapse for two hours before the next feeding. But I had to check in and say hi - and THANK YOU to all of you! Mwah!

 

[Jennifer W]

CONGRATULATIONS!
I'm so pleased, so excited for you. Also very relieved to hear that it went well and that you avoided a c-section.

Best news, thanks for checking in.

Enjoy these first precious hours and days and feel free to post some photos, yeah?

 

[Loves Vintage]

YAY!!!! Congratulations, Circe and family! Welcome to the world little Oberon!!! I am soooo happy that your induction went well. Jennifer is right. Take your time and enjoy every moment with that precious little baby!

 

[Bliss]

CONGRATULATIONS, CIRCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your angel is home at last - in your arms!!!!!

Ooey gooey lovefest all around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Echidna]

Congratulations, Circe. I'm so glad to see that everything went well for you. Oberon sounds like a divine little man!

Enjoy your beautiful baby

 

[Pandora II]

Hooray! Congratulations to you all and I'm so glad the birth went okay. Welcome to Oberon!

 

[Enerchi]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh, Circe, What a wonderful ending to a stressful event!!!

Welcome, Oberon - your Mom loves you SOOOOO Much!!! Please post photos of this new prince!

 

[iheartscience]

Not only holding, but I just finished breast-feeding him! After 17 hours on the pitocin, I was finally sufficiently dilated to start pushing: less than an hour later, we had the baby! 8.5 lbs, high Apgar scores, and, somewhat surprisingly for the son of two blue-eyed blonds, a full head of dark hair and green eyes. We're calling him Oberon.

Unsurprisingly, OMG, *so tired* - so off I go to collapse for two hours before the next feeding. But I had to check in and say hi - and THANK YOU to all of you! Mwah!

Congratulations and welcome to baby Oberon!

 

[Puppmom]

Circe, congratulations! I hope it was not nearly as stressful as you imagined and more wonderful than you ever dreamed. What a special Thanksgiving!

 

[missy]

Congratulations Circe to you and your family!!! Big hugs to Oberon!!

 

[phoenixgirl]

Nice work mama!!!!

So happy for you. Enjoy your little miracle!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Congratulations!!!

 

[charbie]

The warmest heartfelt congrats to you, Circe! I am sooooo excited that you have your little boy, enjoy, momma!