Thanks y'all

ReeseM

I think I just had a rough day yesterday. Thanks for all your support in my last post. I slept on it, and though I woke up at 4:30 am with the plan on calling my doctor to schedule a section for Thursday, when I woke up for good I was much more clear headed.

I think just hearing the words yesterday "if you decide to do a section, just call, and we'll do it at your convinence" was so nice to hear for a miserable pregnant woman. 

I think the thing that made me realize that I am just not ready to take that step is, the date today. I mean, I am jsut due today! If it were my first pregnancy, would I be asking fora n induction? No. Because that isn't what I want. So why would this be any different?

I am going to go get a massage today, and try to psych myself up to get some loving tonight from DH. Last time we did it, about a week ago, it hurt. But maybe today will be better. 

I am taking it day by day. I think my "decision time" may be next Tuesday. I will be 41 weeks by then, and I can only imagine that much more miserable. But I also didn't go that long with DD. She was only 2 days "late", so I am really praying to go this week, of course. 

Thanks for letting me vent, and being so open with your thoughts, and supportive! You guys are great!

iris427

Good luck!  If it hurts to have sex, you can always bust out the turkey baster

Hang in there! 

DeansGirl0329

Reese thanks for your post yesterday. I am right there with you ... but not quite as far along yet. I can see these next few weeks will be the challenging time holding out for my VBA2C. It is hard - knowing that if I did a RCS I'd be done in 2 weeks. My dr will let me go until 41.5 so I could have up to 4.5 more weeks. 

I just need to remind myself why I think a VBAC is the right thing for me, and hope that I am strong enough to avoid the temptation of an RCS.

I'm full term today....so baby, whenever you want to come out - I'm ready! 

babyike

FWIW, I had my membranes swept at 41 weeks exactly (after 9 days of stop/go prodromal labor)... Labor started about 15 hours later and I had DS on 41w2d.  Give your body a chance hun.  I know you can do this!  And I completely understand going through prodromal labor for days on end and just being "done" with waiting on baby... It's tough at times.  I'll be thinking of you throughout the next week, and hoping labor starts for you very soon!  (((hugs)))

papagena

I missed the post last night, but (hugs).  Even at 38 weeks, I definitely understand where you're coming from.  Glad things are looking better this morning!  Enjoy the massage - it sounds heavenly!  Enjoy your DH, too! 

Harper'smom

I appreciated the candor in your post yesterday. The feelings you expressed, I think, are a very real part of the VBAC process. I'm not even PG with #2 yet and weighing the options gives me anxiety. I can't imagine how tough it must be to be in your shoes.

I think your decision to wait and see is a good one. Just take it day by day. I hope baby decides to come soon.

nosoup4u

glad you're feeling better! Seriously hang in there (though I feel trite telling you that again and again), it'll happen!!

swimming47

Glad you are feeling better!

I remember feeling that way around 40 weeks.  DD didn't show up until 41 weeks 2 days but it was worth it! 

fall-love

Hang in there... and good luck!  My VBAC was SOOOOOO worth it... best experience ever!!!  I'm pulling for you!