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Im back with a ?
for those of you that gave birth naturally how long did it take you to progress?
I am 40 weeks today and my c-section for last night was cancelled because she flipped and is no longer breech and I was not a candidate for an induction because I am not dilated at all and only 50% effaced.
I am glad she flipped on her own and I know that everything happens for a reason. But I cant help but feeling depressed this morning. I was mentally prepared for it to all go down yesterday and have a baby in my arms this morning.
Everything has been taken care of- H was on vacation for the next two weeks but is going to go back in on monday as to not waste his days, the dog was at the sitters, the house was cleaned, our bags were packed, we were SO ready! And now I have up to another 2 weeks to go. (Which would have been totally normal and acceptable if the doc hadnt told me either way I would have a baby last night).
Please tell me it will be sooner rather than later! (because I dont have another doctors appt until nov 28th!)
Re: Im back with a ?
Exactly...it's different for everyone.
I was just like you....50% effaced and not dilated at all at my 40 week appt. and 3 days later my water broke.
Reality...you could stay just the way you are for another 2 weeks at the most. They won't let you go any farther than 42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for that and if something happens sooner it will be a pleasant surprise. Hopefully something happens for you sooner though!
Huge hugs kate!!!! I can only imagine what you are feeling. My final dr appointment I had shown no progress. A was born 4 days late. I started having contractions the night before and was only 1cm when I got to hospital-I wasn't progressing that quickly (even on pitocin)while there and was leaking fluid. They broke my water, continued the pitocin and he was here a few hours later!
Hopefully she will arrive in the next few days!!!
My story wont help, I had to have a c-section because I wasn't a candidate for induction.. 10 days past my DD.
Everyone is different. You could go into labor on your own tonight!! Stay positive!
ditto that everyone progresses differently. I was induced at exactly 40 weeks because my drs thought A was nearing the 10 lb mark (they do automatic C's at 10 lbs and I didn't want one). I was lucky that I had a very successful induction and progressed well on the pitocin. I was holding my baby in 8 hrs from start to finish.
Sending you lots of labor dust that baby comes soon!
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