[davejag]

The nurse this morning was telling me how bad it can get in there, because we are the only hospital that will deliver for 4 different towns ( the hospital is the only one in the city).

[J_9]

It takes a lot of manipulation and skill. Not to mention that we had 3 nurses on staff, one for the nursery, one for labor & delivery and one for post partum. I am still a GRN (Graduate RN), so I shadow the other nurses, and one OB/GYN.

I can tell you it was a madhouse that day, and I officially got "broken in."

[J_9]

The nurse this morning was telling me how bad it can get in there, because we are the only hospital that will deliver for 4 different towns ( the hospital is the only one in the city).

LOL, ours is the only one in the city and the only one in the COUNTY!!

[davejag]

WOW okay maybe those nurses at my hospital shouldn't be ing because they always have 4 on plus 3 at the nursery. I thought my hospital was bad for not being able to get in but heck I wouldn't want to leave near you LOL.

[davejag]

Okay well I am going to try to have a lie down because my back is killing me again, thanks a lot of all the help J_9 all keep you posted.

[J_9]

Keep me posted sweetie. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Oh, yeah, the reason it was all chaos... FULL MOON!!

[DoulaLC]

It takes a lot of manipulation and skill. Not to mention that we had 3 nurses on staff, one for the nursery, one for labor & delivery and one for post partum. I am still a GRN (Graduate RN), so I shadow the other nurses, and one OB/GYN.

I can tell you it was a madhouse that day, and I officially got "broken in."

Best way to learn sometimes... in the heat of the moment! Helps you get prepared for just about any possibility... :)

[DoulaLC]

I have to phone L&D tomorrow morning to see if they have any beds to induce me, they didn't this morning so I am hoping they do. The nurse said they would insert the Gel and then send me home, and after 6 hours I would have to come back for a second round. How long does it take for the Gel to work? Is it favorable with a cervix that is short but still high? Will they send me home after the second round? Once the gel has been inserted and nothing happens will they just send me home, and tell me wait till things happen naturally? How many rounds would I need in order for it work? I have a cervix that is still high up there but it's short.
I am really hoping they can induce me tomorrow and things will start to happen.

I am guessing they are using Prepidil? In the US, most often you will see either Cervidil, as J_9 mentioned, or Cytotec. Which is chosen depends on the care provider and how favorable the cervix is. I know some use one of these first in the evening, then start with pitocin (syntocinon) the next morning. But some do a few doses of the prostaglandin to see how effective it may be. For some women, it does start contractions and possibly may help them avoid pitocin. The concern some have with the gel is that it can't be removed, where as when a suppository or tablet is used it can be taken out if need be.

Do you know where your back injury was, as far as which area of the lumbar was effected? The anethesiologist will have to determine whether placement can be done, they have a small window up or down that they can use, and whether having one would be a benefit or more of a risk for further injury. If you do have one, and even if you don't, be sure either you or partner makes sure those helping you are aware of your back. Some positions may be better than others for your comfort and to avoid further injury. One potential done side of being induced, is that, for some women, it can make contractions come on more quickly and peak faster... making them more challenging. For other women the contractions mimic a natural labor pattern more closely and it goes smoothly.

In these last few days, be sure to talk with your partner about ways to help you during labor for comfort so that whether you are induced or not, you will be able to use a variety of means to help yourself be more comfortable and keep the labor progressing. One way or another, not much longer before you are holding your sweet baby!

[davejag]

Well I broke one little bone up from the tail bone sorry don't know what it is called, I am really hoping that they can get me in tomorrow because my back is in so much pain. The Tylenol isn't really working either, I hope I can sleep better tonight.

[J_9]

Just checking in to see how things are going today.

[J_9]

Best way to learn sometimes...in the heat of the moment!! Helps you get prepared for just about any possibility.........:)

You are absolutely right there!! We had a precip that day and I now know how to deliver a baby without a doctor. ;)