VBAC

Well, it feels weird to not be holding my bundle yet...wasn't ready and still hoping for VBAC

3 doctors against 1... So, I postponed my section at the last minute last night. I just wasn't comfortable that I had given my body and baby every opportunity to come on their own. I have until Friday at 7am... well maybe 9am when surgery is supposed to start. I was 3cm and 80% today. The dr. stripped my membranes again today... I am so hoping it helps. I lost my mucus plug/had bloody show yesterday and today. I am still contracting well enough... I hope it is in God's plan to make it happen soon and avoid a section.

I am so glad that I went against my main physician. I thought he was wonderful with my first son... afterwards I have wondered if he could have done more to help me avoid the first section, but we were both safe and healthy after. So, I decided to make him my primary this time around. After the whole pregnancy minus a few extra visits... I have seen only him and planned my section with him. I have expressed my desire for a vbac from the beginning. He just shrugged it off basically. When it got to crunch time in the last few weeks he showed some support that i feel was to humor me. Then he flat out said I had to have a section if I got to my section date without going into labor. Well at 37 weeks I started showing signs of being able to labor this ride out with progression and great contractions.... He still stuck to having the section. Turns out he was going on vacation... I am so upset and disappointed with him. Anyway long rant... It is nice to have three other doctors support my desires and give me until 40 weeks. I will be comfortable after that... So, fingers crossed and prayers sent high! We will see what happens. 

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Re: Well, it feels weird to not be holding my bundle yet...wasn't ready and still hoping for VBAC

  • I'm sorry your doctor wasn't supportive.  Good for you for standing your ground!  I know that is hard.  Good luck with your upcoming birth. :)
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  • Thanks... it was an adjustment for all parties involved... I cried bc so many people made and had to change their plans... and then gave me a hard time and asking me a million questions. The pressure was intense to continue on with the section. I am happy I postponed... It wasn't easy. I am hoping it pays off, but at least I won't spend my lifetime wondering. 
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  • Good for you!  That sounds like a really hard thing to go through, and I hope it gives you enough time to have your VBAC!  Lots of labor dust to you!!
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  • Glad to hear you made the switch! Hopefully it pays off for you!!
  • I'm so glad you postponed.  I was thinking about you yesterday.  It sounds like you are soooo close to starting labor, it's worth giving it a few more days. 

    And don't feel guilty about the hospital/doctor schedules, they have to be flexible.  If they gave you a hard time, they were just being rude.  I was bumped down the OR list twice by emergency c-sections with my first.  It's just part of the process to expect the unexpected.

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  • Good for you!  And shame on the doctor for wanting your birth experience to be at his convenience!

    Here's to hoping that active labor is in your very near future. :)

     

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  • Glad you stood your ground so that you'll be comfortable with your decision!  It sounds like you are thisclose to delivery, so I will be sending lots of continued labor dust your way.
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  • Good for you for advocating for yourself. It sounds like you are sooooo close. Will your hospital induce at all or do they only allow unaugmented VBACS?
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  • Good for you. It sounds like your baby will be here soon. Lots of labor dust for a pre-Friday baby. I can't wait to read your birth story, so don't forget to send updates!

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  • Good luck! It's really hard advocating for yourself, especially when you're very, very pregnant, hee hee. Sending loads of labor dust your way!!
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  • It sounds like you made the right choice. Hopefully, you'll be holding your VBAC baby in your arms in no time.
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