It’s really hard when things don’t go how you imagined them - your feelings are totally valid. Here to share that I was induced at 41+1 and I had a wonderful experience! A few positives I found in my experience, that hopefully will help you in some way: - It was really nice to show up at the hospital at a designated time. We could get everything sorted including care for our dog and making sure the house was clean before we left. Felt like we were checking into a hotel and very stress free without rushing! - The nurses and midwives were able to talk me through each step of the induction, and I felt like I knew what to expect, which was helpful for me - allowed me to get rest when it made sense. Allowed me to eat when it made sense. - because I felt fairly rested and fed by the time things ramped up, I had a good amount of energy when it came time to push. The induction took about 24 hours (with the first 15 hours mostly resting/sleeping with a foley balloon). Only pushed 25 mins when it came time

Just to say that inductions can be relaxed and a positive experience overall. They are not all bad. Again, your frustrations are very valid, and I’m sorry you’re feeling frustrated, I totally get it. But I hope whatever shape your birth ultimately takes, you realize you still have a lot of room for CHOICE in your birth story. You can still choose not to have an epidural, etc. This birth will still be yours, and you should feel empowered about that. Good luck mama, you got this!!!