If it makes you feel better , the timing for the induction has some scientific support . Placentas tend to start crapping out around 42 weeks so starting a couple days before that somewhere around 41 ish to 413 neighborhood gives time for the induction to be fit in you may get bumped if the ward is busy , to take and be successful . Induction done when the placenta has already begun to lose function and this timing is different for everyone is less likely to be successful and more likely to result in an unscheduled csection because of fetal intolerance to labor . There is nothing wrong with you and you are not a failure . Sometimes women end up being induced . Sometimes you go into natural labor at the last minute . Sometimes we have smooth births where everything goes off without a hitch , and sometimes we need a little help . And it ' s so nice to know that help is there if we need it . There ' s still time for you to go into labor on your own ! But if you do end up being induced , what can you plan for , bring with you , etc , that will give you a more homey feeling ? Are you able to bring music ? Your own clothes ? Your own blanket ? Drinks you like ? Etc . I had a friend bring an encouraging banner and some pictures she and her kids made for focal points .