I’m legit so sad as I prepare for my ob to tell me to go home and labor and I’m scared because we live 35 mins away from the hospital then not knowing if we will have someone to watch my toddlers and have my other half if he has to work he can’t just take off as he took off today for this induction. I’m st 4cm and hadn’t progressed anymore. My baby’s hesd won’t engage in pelvis and stay. Great contractions just not enough. Waiting patiently…
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If your induced today it will be probably be tomorrow you will stay at the hospital
Being 4cm doesn’t mean anything. Your baby isn’t ready
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I thought that if you were induced, you stayed at the hospital.
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It’s coming soon ! Don’t fret ! I so understand though. All 3 of mine were late . The first one was 3 weeks late ( they don’t do that to you anymore ) . I thought he’d never come - when he did it was induced and he was so big and held his head up in the hospital! He looked like a linebacker . Lol 
. If nothing else I hope I gave you a good laugh and you can appreciate that in today’s time you don’t have to go that late . Thank you Lord !
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Try not to worry I know it’s hard not to but really 4cm is only beginning sometimes being induced doesn’t always work try to relax and rest, long as your OB isn’t concerned should be ok, congrats on your upcoming baby
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I would advocate for yourself hun n just explain things to your ob
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It sucks having to make so many arrangements and then having to wait and make them all over again. I’m sorry and pray that your husband can be with you as you give birth and you will have trusted people watching your other children as you give birth.
Ask someone else to be your back up birthing partner now in case hubs can’t take off, and line up back-ups for babysitting. I know this isn’t easy. In life it’s always good to have a Plan B, and C, and sometimes D, but especially so when you have kids.
As much as possible add to your “village” of people who can help you. Reach out to nice relatives who live near enough, neighbors, folks at your religious institution (if any), parents of your older children’s’ friends, husband’s and your co-workers, etc. as you will need as many helping hands as possible raising your family.
And congratulations on your pregnancy and impending birth. Hope it is joyful and painless as possible.
Wish there was some way we could find other folks on here in our area we could connect with.
I would try to relax tonight as much as you possibly can.Try taken a warm bath if your water hasn’t broke.Try to rest or,you can do the dirty stuff with your hubby.You could go for a walk to help get baby in position.
I understand how you feel sweetie
But bubs has its own ideas
When it comes to being born
Try going for a good long walk to speed up your contractions
It may seem weird to say this
But is it possible for you and hubby
To book into a motel
Just to have good sex
As that will speed up your contractions
And will nudge bubs along
If you’ve been induced and they’re sending you home, maybe see if your sitter can watch your other kiddos a day longer and stay at a hotel closer to the hospital just in case? If you’re worried about it, it’s better to be safe.
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I can’t think of a single job that wouldn’t allow your husband to leave work for the birth of his child, scheduled or not