Back from the OB. No progress in terms of dilation or baby's position. He was all ready to pencil me in for a C-section on Tuesday of next week, but my husband and I said, what's the rush? We're going in on Monday to see if there is any progress. If not, the doc will want to schedule a C-section, and at that point, we'll say, OK, how about next week (putting us at 40 weeks)? Our plan is just to buy time and see what happens.
I know those estimates can be off, but I was a huge baby, as was my husband, plus my belly is like...absolutely enormous. Also, we've had a series of U/S in the third tri with a steady size progression, so this isn't just based on one. I am tending to think that the size may be pretty accurate in our case.
Please all, send me your labor vibes over the next few days!! I am seriously considering seeing an acupuncturist on Friday to see if she can get the ball rolling.
Re: FU to "Big baby" = dilemma
I agree that it is probable that your ultrasound is more accurate given the progression.
That being said, I also wanted to tell you that I had a 9lb 7 oz baby no problem os you can do it too!
Rooting for you guys!
Good luck!!!
I'm sorry, but between your two posts, I still don't see a reason to schedule a c-section. Even if your baby is on the bigger end of the spectrum does not mean that you can't give birth naturally (or at least vaginally).
It doesn't sound like your OB is very supportive of natural birth. That would make me very nervous.
Maybe it is just because I have given birth to a 10 lb baby, but I think this whole plan is insane. Maybe I am missing something?
Edit- I know that last bit sounds a bit harsh. I don't know how to word it in a nicer way. I really do wish the best for you. GL
No, you're not missing anything. I agree that there is no reason to schedule a C-section, which is why we are planning to continue putting it on "hold." The doctor was supportive of our birth plan, but I guess he is also a typical NJ C-section happy doctor. So the idea is to keep stalling until we go into labor on our own.
Hope that clears things up for ya!
Like I said in your first post, no one knows if your body can birth a larger baby until you try. And you're still pretty early to show a lot of dilation or progress.
FWIW, my second son was 10lb 10oz, and was born via VBAC. We had no idea that he was going to be that huge! I had a second-degree tear, but the recovery with him was still faster and easier than my c-section.
It sounds like you and your DH have a united front, and if it comes down to it, you can always *not* show up for a scheduled induction or section. I would stay away from the hospital until things are really moving along, also. good luck - I really hope it works out for you!!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
my bradley instructor gave birth to an 11lb 10oz baby in a kiddie pool on her back deck.
as others have posted here, it can be done naturally. so why not wait, since you have a little time.
Stay strong Mama! You can do this! I know how hard the pressure can be. Lily wasn't born until 43 weeks, so I encountered a lot of negativity during those end days of my pregnancy. In the end I knew everything would be fine (which was backed up by my MW)- so we trudged on and Lily was born pretty and pink on her chosen birthday.
GL!!!
This!!!
Eleanor Noelle - 18/05/12 Claire Elisabeth - 16/-5/10
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I don't think you're being harsh. It is appalling to me how many doctors try to go this route.
I saw a doc in my OB group this week that I don't usually see because mine is on vacation, and he was all about talking c-sections and inductions with me. He threw in all of the regular scare-tactics regarding my "enormous" baby and my "unfavorable cervix". (Oh the horror. It was still high and closed that 36w3d.) I was pretty clear that unless there was a medical emergency, I wouldn't be discussing either of those things until I hit 40 weeks. Let's just say my comments went over as well with him as his did with me.
Thank goodness my regular doctor is back next week!