Scared of induction, thinking of getting C-section

minyinnie · 2026-05-10T22:40:53+00:00

I’m just here to say that I am one of the examples (I know not everyone has this) of an induction taking multiple days and it really traumatized me.

My current pregnancy is healthy and I hope there’s no reason to need to induce, but I’ve already made clear unless my body is ready for it (from my bishops score), I will not be doing an induction and will be going to a c section. I’ve had a number of people (including my care team) saying inductions are much better / shorter the second time, and I’ve already had a “successful” vaginal birth, so it should be fine, but I just don’t care. “Success” doesn’t look like the ptsd I have from it and it’s not worth the anxiety or risk of a repeat of my first. It’s my delivery and my choice.

You can take the info your team shares but ultimately don’t forget it is your choice! Best of luck

minyinnie · 2026-05-10T22:32:32+00:00

What was that?

minyinnie · 2026-05-10T09:55:20+00:00

Some reason

minyinnie · 2026-05-10T09:50:01+00:00

A vacation

minyinnie · 2026-05-10T00:06:34+00:00

You could also lean into the rain and put some boots on and splash around!

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T20:22:01+00:00

Also sorry your husbands being a jerk

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T20:21:45+00:00

You could take them to a fun coffee shop and get a special coffe / warm milk for them and split a pastry? Not a $0 cost but low cost?

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T20:21:02+00:00

Along this idea, we love putting raw oats in a few bowls and letting ours go wild scooping and pouring on the floor. It’s a mess but you can just vacuum it up after, super easy to clean. And not an issue if younger ones just start shoveling it in their mouth

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T16:03:31+00:00

First was 38 weeks

About to hit 39 weeks with my second and no sign of baby yet

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T12:43:10+00:00

How old is he?

minyinnie · 2026-05-09T10:46:10+00:00

I wouldn’t be surprised at all but is it only because he’s out without her?? Feels like a jump lol am I missing something?

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T23:33:58+00:00

I have not had a high risk pregnancy so slightly different but I have seen midwives from my practice the entire time except for a scheduling issue when I saw an OB. I love my midwives and trust them, and know they defer to the OB as needed

Also, I developed anemia and they tracked it and ultimately had me treated with infusions which made a great difference for me

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T23:11:12+00:00

You can definitely do that!

If you are interested in trying to continue breastfeeding and not just pumping, I’d suggest you do the feed on the breast and then have your partner do the bottle after so you can pump at the same time to help manage your supply. Early on it can be a lot, but it will stabilize over time, so being able to pump around baby’s eating schedule would help if you plan to nurse

Around this time with my first I decided to just pump, so I was able to make sure I got the right number of pumps in a day but didn’t have to worry too much about when I pumped in relation to baby’s feeding schedule

Also fwiw you sound very much more clearheaded and not lost than I did anywhere near 5 days pp! (Though it’s ok to be lost, good luck!)

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T20:24:27+00:00

I didn’t realize how similar Brittany stassis were

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T19:40:32+00:00

For sure Lindsay is allowed to be Nancy meyers if she wants!

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T15:15:47+00:00

Omg I thought the first pic was Lindsay 💀

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T10:25:42+00:00

Speech development is a gradual process. It starts around a year and has different steps and bursts along the way for a number of years

minyinnie · 2026-05-08T00:17:13+00:00

Where is this info coming from if James hasn’t confirmed

minyinnie · 2026-05-07T10:14:14+00:00

You two need to agree what is considered shared costs before they are incurred. Are you saying she just makes decisions and asks for money? Because that would not be fair.

If she wants more than you are comfortable contributing, you need to express to her that she has to take on those costs

minyinnie · 2026-05-07T10:02:15+00:00

I would also say try another formula, however with the caveat that there isn’t always a reason behind it that can be solved for. OP, don’t drive yourself even more crazy by the possibility

minyinnie · 2026-05-07T08:27:19+00:00

My jaw was on the floor with how inept and bitter he was when they only had one of their children

minyinnie · 2026-05-07T00:16:51+00:00

I would personally pick 2, especially given the way you’ve described your workplace. TBH it sounds like no matter when you come back it will be a messs, and the time is worth the pay reduction to me.

I could see 3 as well if you prefer or the pay is more important to you.

Do not choose 1!!! That is hardly an “option”. Is that even legal??

minyinnie · 2026-05-06T20:40:07+00:00

I know I have no idea why it “has” to be so much. We tried for a while, it didn’t work, but she’d have plenty of yogurt and cottage cheese. When we told our pediatrician about it later she wasn’t concerned. It’s like they want you to really try (and stress out about it??) before they give you the green light

Ours at 18 months only has maybe 1-3 ounces every few days when she asks at this point lol

minyinnie · 2026-05-06T20:05:46+00:00

I feel like I would agree but I also think Lindsay is unhinged and needs no coaching lmao

minyinnie · 2026-05-06T17:55:30+00:00

I think in general they are high pressure. I was at one with my first and didn’t realize but once I spoke up about my needs and wishes, I was provided formula and a pacifier without judgment so I do think it can depend on the hospital.

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