u/Nic948

I tested positive for UP while I was pregnant and read every horror story on the internet… preterm birth, stillborns, miscarriages. They stuck with me my entire pregnancy and riddled me with fear. The doctors didn’t really seem to worry even though I treated it three times throughout pregnancy… to no avail.

Turns out, all the worrying and stress wasn’t worth any of it. Everything turned out perfect. I got induced at 39+3 and my baby girl is here. I just wanted to share this because I was hoping to see post like this while I was pregnant.

I went in to the hospital today for reduced fetal movement and turned out. Everything was OK. They briefly asked if I wanted to get induced today instead of my schedule date Tuesday and I ended up saying I’ll just come back. I’m now kicking myself and wondering if I made a mistake. It’s only 4 more days, but pregnancy anxiety has gotten the best of me.

I thought for sure I would be dilated. I’ve been doing all the things and still nothing. My Dr did say my cervix was soft, so that was hopeful.

I have a scheduled induction for 39+2, but is there anything else I can do to go naturally sooner? Or tell myself to soften the disappointment?