Give me hope, please

SarahRae85

I'm 38w3d, my oldest was born at 38w4d and my second at 36w4d. Due to the whole "later kids are born earlier" "rule of thumb" and despite my best efforts at being rational, I did not expect to still be pregnant at this point.

Yesterday, after a long talk with my doctor about various options/issues, we scheduled my RCS for next Wednesday. If I go into labor on my own, I can still get my VBAC, but if not, well... RCS and c-section recovery it is for me. While DH and I feel this is the best decision, I would still, obviously, prefer the VBAC.

I was barely 1cm at my 36 week appointment and not effaced enough to mention. After 2+ weeks of contractions, walking, sex, pineapple and bouncing on birthing balls, I am 1.5cm and "starting to efface". I have no previous experience with internals to know if my body's just one of those stubborn ones that won't dilate or progress until I'm in active labor, so the limited progress is making it difficult to remain optimistic. I have a week. Logically, I know anything can happen in the next 7 days, I guess I just need stories if you have 'em!

amatistajoy

What issues led to the scheduling of the routine c-section? My first was 11 days early... And here I am still pregnant. It has been a mind bender, for sure. ETA: I tried being rational about it, too and have said many times " who know, this one could be 1

k2mama

I have had two VBACs, one at 40w5d, the other at 40w4d. Why won't they allow you more time? My docs set the limit at 41w and fortunately I went into labor naturally.

lightgetsin

This is my 4th and I am 39 weeks today.  I was kind of hoping for the "later babies come early" thing too but like you, my babies come when they are ready, and I really don't have much progress until that point.  At my last appt (38 weeks) my OB