What do you think my chances of getting induced by 38 weeks are?

Question

I know this should probably be in the "pregnancy" section. But nobody on there is answering. So I thought I'd post it in this section also, to see if any of you have experienced this.

Okay, 1st off please do not give me any answers that I am being "selfish" or blah blah blah. I am actually thinking about my baby boys future and how he would feel.

I'm 35 weeks & 5 days pregnant with baby #2. I went into preterm labor at 31 weeks and had to have the contractions stopped with Terbutaline. I am due Sept. 12. My docs nurse said my doc considers elective induction at 39 weeks. I am going to discuss this with my doc tomorrow. First, yeah, I do feel miserable, BUT, I could handle it until he is ready. BUT, we have 3 other babies all just a couple weeks older than my son will be. If he is not born by Sept. 1st, when it comes time to go to school he will have to be held back a year because of his birthday. While the kids he is going to grow up with (all living just a couple houses away, all family) are going to be starting 1 year ahead of him. That would be miserable for him to always be looked at as the outcast and not get to graduate or be in class or anything with the kids he will spend most of his time with. 38 weeks will put me at August 29th, so I wouldn't be able to wait until the 39th. Do you think the doctor would consider induction at 38 weeks because of this?? My daughter was born at 38 weeks after being given Pitocin because my water broke, but she wasn't ready. She was perfectly healthy. Any suggestions? OTHER THAN "Let nature take its course" or "You're being selfish". Please.

Answer 1

I don't think your answer ever made it to the pregnancy section, you may want to reask...(thats happened to me before)..

To answer your question...it really depends on the doctor. I would definitely talk to him about it though, because I think it's a great point! (I didn't think about this either, maybe I will use it too!) You may also have a better chance because they are willing to do selective inductions at 39 weeks. You will be full term so it is definitely not like your asking to have him 5 weeks early or anything. I went to my doc yesterday and he basically had the same viewpoint on there is no need to be pregnant when you don't have to be and he will do an induction if I wanted to prior to the 40 weeks. (that made me happy! lol)

Let me know how it goes! ;)

Answer 2

Hi...

In my experience, different doctors have very different feelings toward these kinds of things.  If the nurse said they "consider" inductions at 39 weeks, I would be surprised if they would do it any earlier.  I know my doc wouldn't go for it; he's one of the firm believers in leaving them in as long as possible to avoid any complications, etc.  I understand your concerns, and sympathize... but if I had to venture a guess, I'd guess that he's probably going to tell you you have to wait until that 39th week.  Never know, though.  Guess it depends on how he feels about the issue, personally.

Good luck!  :)  

Answer 3

First off, follow the doctor's advice.

2nd off- don't worry about stuff like school and friend's.  It's really NOT something to think about at this point.  

I was born after the cut off and it was great- I just had more friend- home friends and school friends.  Your having a little hormone thing with the "outcast" comments- LOL.  

Sounds like your worried about you clic more then your health.  Hate to brake it to you but just because they all start at the same time- doesn't mean they all finish.  Lots of kids get held back in K for all different reason someone of which are starting to young and not being able to develop the age appropriate motor skills!

Answer 4

I don't think that's a valid reason for a doctor to consider an early induction. He will make plenty of friends in his own class and I really doubt he'll be miserable.

Ever read about Amniotic Fluid Embolism? Induction is a leading cause of AFE. I know. It nearly killed me when I was induced at 38 weeks. Articles on line indicate it is rare, but every day I get one or more people joining my on-line AFE support group because they were nearly killed or their wife, sister, friend, etc. is dead, in a coma, or severely brain damaged due to AFE.

I know you don't want to hear "Let nature take its course", but it really is best to let your body do what it needs to do with as little medical intervention as possible.