Induction and Food
So I'm being induced tomorrow night (pitocin drip) if bubs doesn't start to make an appearance on his own. Even though all signs are pointing toward labor (I've started to dilate, am about 70-80% effaced, lost my mucus plug, and also had a little cramping on and off for about a week) I just really think this bugger is comfortable in there and won't come out on his own in time (I'm 40 weeks today!).
At the hospital where I'll be delivering, the procedure is that they call you during your scheduled window of time (for me that will be between 9pm and midnight) when they have a room available because we live less than 15 minutes from the hospital. This hospital delivers an average of something like 30 babies a day, so timing can depend on triage. It could get later than midnight, but I'm at the top of the list for induction so that's good. .
My doctor advised definitely eating during the day, and especially having something right before going to the hospital because I won't be able to have anything once I'm there. So, my primary question is this: What are some good energy rich foods that aren't going to be super heavy that I can eat during the day? Is there something you ate right before or in early labor that was really great for stamina and didn't make you sick? My husband is off of work all next week, so we planned a little date day on Monday before induction time where we are going to see Captain America 2, and probably get lunch or dinner out and then take naps and relax as much as possible (hah! I have a feeling this will not happen as much as it should).
I have allergies to shellfish and soy, but pretty much everything else is fair game.
Additionally, if anyone has any positive induction stories I'd appreciate it. I went back through and read some good ones and searched them out online, but I could always use more positivity! My sister was born via emergency cesarean because of a prolapsed cord after they induced with pitocin and artificially broke my mom's waters, and that memory (despite me being a kid at the time) is hanging over my head right now. I really wanted to go into labor on my own, but I also know that getting him out of there sooner rather than later is going to result in the best possible outcome.