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7558356 tn?1410715309

For ladies who have been induced!

I went to the OB today and she gave me my induction date (September 8th.) She checked me and I am also 2 cm, 50% effaced and feels that since I've been in preterm labor for a few weeks now, I may go before that induction date. My question is what can I do to prepare my body for induction? My doctor said that she would discuss some options next week with me at my appt, but I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions for me that I can safely start doing now.

We already have a huge stockpile of things for our son, toiletries, and cleaning supplies and Sunday we plan on getting a whole bunch of groceries to tide us over! So anything else besides those lol. :)

Thanks ladies!
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7558356 tn?1410715309
Haha I just keep feeling like I am forgetting stuff! I have a feeling that is just going to be the case no matter how ready I think I am!
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I have 9 days till I'm induced n still not packed or made a shopping list for day before :L
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9442948 tn?1406816451
My hubby actually helped me with this one :p
Lol its all stuff i still need to do as well!!
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7558356 tn?1410715309
Thank you babyberry000, all great suggestions! :)
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7558356 tn?1410715309
I'm 37+3 today, but I will be 39+2 on my induction date.
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9442948 tn?1406816451
I would make a food menu based on the groceries you have, you wont sleep much and having a guide will help you from getting frustrated (you'll already know what you're going to make)
I would also baby proof the house (outlet covers, door knob covers, cabinet locks etc)
Go over breathing techniques for labor to help you stay calm
Wash babies clothes
Make sure your diaper bags are ready to go.
If i think of more I'll post again
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How far along r u
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7558356 tn?1410715309
I have that done. I've been in what my doctor considers preterm labor for 3 weeks so I have all of that done and in the car for the past few weeks now.
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9180989 tn?1406387996
Pack your hospital bag lol!
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7558356 tn?1410715309
Bump
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