February 2018 Moms
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VBAC Check In
JandJ62914
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Hey all! I've been wondering if any STM(+) had a c/s last time and are hoping for a VBAC this time. Or, have you had a VBAC already? I'd love to hear from anyone who is in the same boat! I saw this on another BMB and borrowed parts of it!
How far along are you?
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
What were the circumstances?
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
How far along are you?
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
What were the circumstances?
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
Re: VBAC Check In
How far along are you? 6+4
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section? One...it's been 17 months.
What were the circumstances? I found out at 40+3 that DD was breech. We scheduled a c/s for a few days later on 1/14, but I ended up in active labor on 1/13 and had her then!
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC? Yes and they actually told me after DD was born that I'm a great candidate for a VBAC so I am hopeful.
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers? No
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings? Cheese and crackers lol
eta: my last c section was 2 1/2 years ago. I'm just shy of six weeks I think right now.
4.6 weeks
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
17 months
What were the circumstances?
Planned csection for breach bub
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
i hope so- I have not yet had my first appointment
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
no- just one child and this one brewing
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
Mcdonalds
How many c-sections/how long since: One section/DS is nearly 2 1/2.
Circumstances: I labored for ~36 hours, got to 10 cm, pushed for I don't even know how long, and tried the vacuum. He was face up and good and stuck. My only remaining options were forceps or c-section, and I wasn't comfortable with the risks of forceps.
VBAC supportive: Not sure yet. I am going through the midwives this time instead of the maternity clinic, so I'm thinking they probably will be.
Successful VBAC: Nope, just the one kid so far.
GTKY: Baby would be called Junk Food.
Married the most patient man on the planet: May 16, 2009
Me: 30; DH: 30
BFP: June 25, 2014; EDD: March 9/10, 2015
4 fur babies: 2 dogs & 2 cats
How many c-sections/how long since: One - 14.5 months ago
Circumstances: Found out that baby was super breech around 36 weeks. The big hard lump up between my ribs that I thought was a bum was actually a head. Wasn't comfortable with the idea of trying an inversion or going into labour only to end up needing an emergency c-section. We scheduled a section and our ob was great, we got everything we wanted and it was still very special.
VBAC supportive: Yes, my ob told me I'm the perfect candidate. I plan on going to the chiropractor and physio this time around to make sure my hips are more aligned so baby has room to move.
Successful VBAC: Not yet.
GTKY: My baby would probably be called sleep...
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section? 1 natural, no epi/no iv and one section
What were the circumstances? Surprise breech- got to the hospital at 10cm and ready to push- the cruddy resident scared me into a section
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC? Yes
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers? No, first VBAC, but had a natural delivery before and it was great!
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings? Salsa
7 weeks 3 days
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
1; 20 months
What were the circumstances?
Failure to decend. In labor for 24 hours, reached 10 cm and pushed for almost 2 hours. Neither my midwife or any of the nurses could determine her exact position. She was head down but still not coming out. They tried pitocin hoping it would make the contractions stronger to push her into place but it wasn't working. I spiked a fever and they were worried there was an infection so they had me have a c section. When they took her out, they found her positioned with her head trying to come out side ways.
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
Yes. Im hoping to be a candidate. They said that they did my c section so I could have a VBAC next time. I guess I won't know until I go in. First appointment is on Tuesday. My recovery with my c section was awful and I don't want another. But DH is scared of the risks.
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
No, it was my first
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy craving.
Milk
@KLHauck12 My recovery wasn't too horrible, but I don't want another c/s either. I hated the experience of it. From the sensations you can feel to missing the first time DH held her and
it being an hour between when she was born and when we did skin to skin...I didn't like it. Of course I'll do whatever is safest for both me and baby, but I will admit my hopes are high for a VBAC!
How far along are you?
About 7 weeks based on conception, 8 weeks based on LMP. (Dating ultrasound July 10th)
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
1, with my only child. It'll be 2 years on July 6th
What were the circumstances?
I got induced, my doctor had said nothing about c-sections at all. Was in labor for the 24 hours of his on-call, new doctor came and right away said.."How tall are you? I am not sure you will be having this baby naturally. (I am 4'10"1/2"
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
I believe our hospital is, I am very excited to go to my first appointment and talk to my doctor about it because I haven't yet but I've thought a lot about it. If it is possible for me, he will definitely let me. I also trust him if he says he doesn't think it will work. ( I honestly have no hips
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
Nope.
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
Mt Dew?
6+4
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
Just one c-section and it was 20 months ago
What were the circumstances?
I was almost 42 weeks and was in labour for 14 hours, fully dialated but baby's head was stuck. I tried pushing but nothing was working so we ended up opting for a c-section
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
Doctor is supportive of a VBAC
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers? No
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
Peaches! Lol
Looking for a doc so will def only settle with a VBAC encourager.
6+4
How many c-sections have you had? How long has it been since your last c-section?
One 18 months ago
What were the circumstances?
30 hours of labor - dilated to 10 for hours - baby wouldn't defend and my BP went crazy
Is your hospital/doctor supportive of VBAC?
I need to have the conversation with him and his partner. During the surgery and at my follow up, he suggested not attempting because I was 10 for so long and pushed so long. I think it was due to being induced. I'm curious what their thoughts will be if I go into labor. Would it be an option?
Have you had a successful VBAC before? Any advice for first timers?
N/A
GTKY; What would your baby's name be if named after one of your pregnancy cravings?
Tortilla chips and homemade salsa