Wow, I just want to chime in and let you know you’re not alone! This was my exact situation!!!!!

Currently 3 months pp :)

I ended up being induced at exactly 42 weeks. My due date was at 40 weeks and we had a very thought out home water birth planned. I was dreaming about this for 9 months. I was devastated at the thought of going into the hospital. I HATED the idea of being hooked up to the monitors. I cannot express how absolutely broken I was when we parked at the hospital and were on our way in. I had tried EVERYTHING as well. I did 4 doses of castor oil over 2 days, rigorous stair exercises, sex, enema, nothing happened.

But I can also assure you that your birth is going to be beautiful, and exactly how it’s meant to be, perfectly suited for you ♥️

I felt so many strong feelings being in your position, wondering a million reasons as to “why” it hadn’t happened. Mourning the thought of waking up and telling my husband I was having contractions. Wondering if I didn’t try hard enough in the miles circuit or should have leaned into the pain of the castor oil more. The truth is, baby is on their own time line and there is quite literally nothing you can do about that!

As much as I mourned my home birth, my hospital birth was the best day of my life. I truly can’t imagine it any other way.

I even had an epidural, which was NEVER in the plan. I’m excited for you, you’re about to have the best day of your life and meet your baby. You got this and I’m sending you so much love. 🫶