VBAC on 3 week deadline

FutureNichols

After my appointment on yesterday and today, docs have decided that they are not going to let me go past 38 weeks. As some of you may know, I have GD and have been monitored for high blood pressure.  As of last week, they have put me on insulin because the Glyburide just couldn't do it alone. My sugars, even with the insulin, have still been high.  With my history of big babies and c-section (DS 3 years ago - 10lbs 30z 22in at 41 weeks), they think it?s too much of a risk.

However, if she shall come on her own between now and then, they will let me go ahead with a VBAC *throws confetti*.  Yet, they will not give me any drugs to assist me if it looks like my labor is proving difficult.  So unlike the pitocin I had to induce labor and the cervadil to help me dilate with DS, they won?t use any of that.  If it looks like my body can?t do it, they will take her out. That is fine, cause we all know how it all worked out with DS.  I don?t want that experience again.

What does this all mean lol?  Well that means by May 8, at my growth scan, they will be able to set a date for the week of the 21st.  Right now all they know is that it will be that week.  Do they or I feel that LO  will come before then.  Honestly, no. I nor they do.  But you never know.  She is down and low, but I haven?t had any ?real? contractions.  Just some sparce BH?s. Then again I am only 35 weeks and a lot can change in a week or two.  It?s all a guessing game really.

It?s safe to say that my last day in the office may very well be the 21st.  And I am not too upset about that at all.  This place has been killing me.  I am good with all of this. I was worried at first and felt a little disappointed, but I want what's best for her, what's safe for the both of us.  As my mother used to say, "Lynette, God knows what he's doing."  Yeah, so I am going to let Him do his job. Plus 38 weeks is okay. 

Who knows she may show up on the 15th when I turn 37 weeks.

cchill01

I can't believe we're almost there.  Where did the last 8 months go?

Your Mom is right, sometimes we just have to let go and let things happen.  Your health and baby's health is most important.  I'll be following your progress here and on the June board.