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TrishainAZ · 04-01-2008, 05:05 PM

I was induced with all 3 actually. 37.5 weeks with #1 (unexpectedly.. I was having contractions and her HR wasn't doing well) 38 weeks with #2 (I was on meds to prevent preterm labor from 32 weeks and my kids are big for gestational age and sometimes the meds make it hard for you to then go into labor on your own... they work too well sometimes) and 38.5 weeks with number 3 again... big for gestational age, but mostly just cause I wanted it!

They were 7 lbs 9 oz, 7 lbs 11 oz, and 7 lbs 8 oz (so pretty good sizes for being early and me so small)

I don't know the "exact" recommendations for induction and it may vary on OBGYN, but I'd think you'd probably be a candidate. Basically the routine is you come in, they hook you up to all the monitors, they start an IV, start the pitocin, break your water and thats that. If you want an epidural you get it when you request it (contractions start pretty bad pretty quickly with an induction) Inductions work great for me and the first one was unplanned, the problem with the first induction is that you just don't know for SURE that they'll work as well for you until you do it and you may increase your chance of a c-section(although you may need one regardless, but you need to definitely consider the risks) the fact that you are somewhat ripe is definitely a plus though. My labors were very quick, from time in and baby delivered maybe 6 hours? Its crazy surreal! Does that answer your questions?

As far as the dog... I havent' seen it, but I'll take a look. We made some changes last night and I have started to be a little more alpha dog to her... it was hard in the beginning becuase she was so timid and I didn't want to scare her, but obviously we either discipline her better or she won't be able to stay with us. So, I've been stern to her when she barked and then we praised her extensively when she hasn't and have been haivng the kids give her treats and feed her when she's been good. I jsut worry mostly about my daughter as she was starting to hide from the dog! She loves our other two, but tends to be scared of other dogs and I worry this might make it worse, but today its been going okay so far. I'm hoping for the best!