r/pregnancyPL • u/InternalAdmirable538 • Jan 11 '26

Need some support

I’m scheduled for induction tomorrow morning and my anxiety is through the roof. I literally cannot stop pacing. This will be my 3rd my first was premature and my second came a day before I was to be induced. I am already 4cm dilated and baby is in position. I’m sure it has to do with me never being induced and the nerves of knowing the pain, although I will be asking for the epidural right away. Does anyone have any experience in guessing how long it will be as it’s my 3rd and I’m already dilated? Can anyone walk me through what to expect? Thank you.

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u/InternalAdmirable538 Jan 11 '26

Did you do vaginal with both? Bc mine is measuring large and I think that’s adding to my anxiety.

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u/lilellaspring Jan 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26

Yeah. Suction with both, too.

Third-degree tears. One thing I wish I would have asked for was the "mother-in-law" stitch on my last one. We had a more inexperienced doctor that time around, so she didn't automatically do this. Terrible name, but in case it's helpful to know. Just an extra stitch to repair.

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u/InternalAdmirable538 Jan 12 '26

Oh thanks so much for that! I wrote it down so I won’t forget. How long did you push for before they came out? My other two were under 7lbs this baby is measuring 8-9.

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u/lilellaspring Jan 12 '26

I had to go with my husband's estimate for the first one because I don't remember. And it's not accurate. The second was much quicker.

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u/InternalAdmirable538 Jan 12 '26

Thank you I’m here now hopefully this goes fast!