13 weeks with baby number 8, hospital ect.

sooooo my husband and i have 11 including the three older kiddos. so i’ve had K, K, D, E, L, ( miscarry ) 😇 & R then i’m expecting this baby February 24th.. they already told me they want to schedule an induction with me living so far away from the hospital at 38 weeks. my other OB closed permanently and i was so upset by it. i loved that place and how the people were and how they treated you and the kids.. anyways; my question to you guys is.. when it comes down to induction.. what do you guys like to do best, how long do y’all wait for the contractions to get really bad before getting epidural if any? see, with 3 of mine i’ve had the full epidural, with R which he was born feb 11; i had just a minor number.. so i felt some cramping but not a lot i wasn’t completely numb. what do y’all love best and how long would y’all wait? also what did y’all bring to the hospital for you and baby? no negative comments please i love to hear other people’s stories! thanks! pic is for attention.