hi storm,
we're using the same gynae, Yvonne Soong. I was actually supposed to be induced, but strangely one hour after the pill was inserted, my contractions started, hence Yvonne said mine came naturally, not becos of the pill (which normally takes 6 - 8 hours)
as for the loop round baby's neck, kimi also had her cord tightly round her neck when delivered. trust Yvonne, she's very good. her stitchings also good, cos the next day i could still walk and sit.
she's very cool and calm.
as for the pain, i donno if the pain for induction is higher, i only know it's like horrible menstrual cramps and back aches. when the baby's head is very low, u will feel very very achy at the pelvic bone.
my threshold of pain, according to gynae, is also very low. cos i took the epidural one hr after i was pushed to the delivery ward.
actually needed to top up the epidural, haha
but it's really a miracle drug, cos it numbs your lower body, and i slept like a baby for the 7 hours i was inside, before i delivered.
but Thank God I could push well too, managed to get Kimi out within 6/7 pushes. pls hold breath and concentrate on pushing your lower abdomen downwards, push your chin onto your chest and PUSH!!!
As for Kimi, she's on total breast feeding now, very very tiring. i think i don do much other than massage my breasts, feed her, pump milk... kinda depressing at times.
don coop yourselves up in the room, try to walk around your home if possible. cos i realise i am kinda depressed if i stay inside room for too long.
hubby going back to work tomorrow, feeling sad again... i just pray i can be a better mummy, and don always depend on daddy for kimi....