Looks like I am heading towards a section

LCB34 · July 2010

So, I had an appointment today - it went well. BP was good, Kate looked good (no growth scan this week - just a quick peek), and my weight gain was good.

However, it looks like my induction at 38 weeks is going to be a scheduled c-section. We are delivering early due to a blood disorder that requires medication be administered a certain about of time prior to delivery due to a high risk of hemorrhaging and my Peri doesn't want to risk a quick labor and not enough time between the initial dose and delivery.

Well, I also have a heart condition (I have a problem with one of my valves) and had heart surgery in the mid-90s to help the issues. My Peri reviewed my most recent echo results (from about 1.5 months ago) today and is a bit concerned about an induction now. I don't have details as she wants to discuss with a cardiologist first. But, she hinted that the pressure in my valve may be increased due to the increase of blood supply during pregnancy. She isn't comfortable letting me labor if this is the case as the stress of an induced labor could be too much on the valve and my heart.

I am very confident that she will make the best decision for my health and Kate's health but, losing the option to even attempt a vaginal birth is a lot to take in.

I should know for sure next week.

mbjmaybebaby · July 2010

It sounds like everyone is being very thorough in making sure everyone is the safest they can be given the situation. I am sorry you're losing the option of a vaginal delivery though since I know that's really what you wanted to try.

Dragonfly1226 · July 2010

It sounds like you and Kate are in very good hands

I can't believe you are getting ready to deliver! I feel like it was just yesterday that we were celebrating your BFP.

Wishing you all the best no matter how Kate makes her grand entrance!

LVBlvd · July 2010

Wow - that is certainly a lot to think about! I am just so glad you are with a peri who can review all of this and make the best choice for you.

I am getting really excited for you to meet your sweet girl!!

ABC-123 · July 2010

Oh girlie, that must have been difficult to hear. However, your peri sounds like a fantastic doc that will keep you and Kate nice and safe. I will cross my fingers that you get some better news next week and can go for the induction.

AlissaCell701 · July 2010

Sounds like your doc is being really pro-active and not allowing anything to hurt you or the baby and thats what's most important. It's wonderful that you will get to see Kate soon.

I am slightly jealous that you have a plan and an end insight. I on the other hand have neither. I am starting to feel like I am going to be pg for ever! I def think I am going to go past my EDD..

crystalgirl · July 2010

I'm sorry it's looking like everything will be decided for you... But it's great that they are taking all of this seriously and trying to do what's safest for both of you. Hang in there.

newsbaby · July 2010

That sure is a lot to take in. But it sounds like you are in very good hands. Just think, in the end it does not matter how she got here, right?

nikinikinine · July 2010

Well it definitely sounds like you are in good hands and that you have someone weighing all of the options and choosing what's best for you and Kate. But I'm so sorry that you may lose the option of delivering vaginally since I know you really wanted to go that route. (((HUGS)))

ashonkwiler09 · July 2010

It sounds like you are in good hands. I'm sorry you may lose the option of delivering vaginally but you have to do what's best for your health and baby Kate.

Temp893722312503334 · July 2010

I am so sorry that its not working out the way you had hoped. I'm sure that was a lot to take in today. It sounds like you have an excellent Dr. that will make the best decision for you and Kate.

madelyn07 · July 2010

I just read your blog update..

Sorry it isn't going to go exactly how you planned but I'm glad everyone has your best interest and Kate's best interest at heart!

Christakim · July 2010

I'm sorry that you have to come to terms with a c-section. I had no idea you had all of those issues playing against you. I hope you find peace with it and that Kate comes into the world happy and healthy!!

Mouseygail · July 2010

I'm sorry that you probably aren't going to get the chance to try for a vaginal delivery, but I'm glad that your peri is so proactive!!

shipoopiisforme · July 2010

i know you are in excellent hands and your peri will make the best decision for you and kate. fwiw my c-section was way better than i thought it would be.

kjcullen · July 2010

Wow- that stinks that you may be losing your options, but it does sound like they are being very proactive to make sure that both you and Kate's health needs are being taken care of!

Best of luck! I hope your condition allows you the chance to deliver naturally, but if not- I bet you come through with flying colors and no regrets like so many others here.

smilee · July 2010

I understand how you feel. While I did not have all of the medical implications to weigh... when my doctor really laid it on the line that I was not at all a favorable canidate for induction, I did feel a bit cheated. I had kind of seen the "writing on the wall" at that point ( being so late, carrying so high, no progress), but to have the choice completely taken away from me was tough.

But I will say this, the C- section was not nearly as bad as I imagined ( and the recovery is going pretty well, too), but once that doctor puts your sweet little girl in your arms... I promise you will care so much less about how she came out. I thought I would still feel a little pang of sadness afterwards... not at all.

I am sorry, though... it is never easy when our choices are limited...

BunnyintheYard · July 2010

It sounds like you are in good hands. Good luck either way

j11skate · July 2010

Sounds like your doctor is making a very informed decision! I'm sure you can't wait to hold Kate in your arms no matter how she comes into the world!

GenRN45 · July 2010

i'm glad that you and Kate are going to be as safe as possible.

Thinking of you.

MrsKario · July 2010

It sounds like you are getting very good medical care and that your peri is very thorough.

I am sorry that you may not have the option to try a vaginal delivery but remember your health is so much more important.

Its so awesome that Kate is almost here. Im so excited for you!

PeachyKate · July 2010

I am so sorry you are dealing with those issues and that you may not have the choice on how you are going to deliver. It sounds like you and Kate are in great hands!

Kiki11 · July 2010

I'm sorry that it seems like you're losing a choice, but it sounds like your doctor is taking really good care of you and Kate and doing what is best for both of you. No matter how she is born, it will be amazing I'm sure!

rachel06 · July 2010

mbjmaybebaby:
It sounds like everyone is being very thorough in making sure everyone is the safest they can be given the situation. I am sorry you're losing the option of a vaginal delivery though since I know that's really what you wanted to try.

This. Hang in there sweetie. It's almost time to meet your little girl!! It sounds like you're in great hands so no matter how Kate enters the world you and her will be well cared for.

smeyer · July 2010

Yeah, it sucks to have that choice taken from you. I'm semi-bitter about my birth experience and might always have a bit of regret. Not only did I need a c/s, but I was very sick so I really didn't get to bond with my babies right away. Also, being on that terrible mag sulfate for an additional 24 hrs post-delivery left me physically feeling like sh!t plus missing my new babies.

That said... the babies are perfect, I'm fine now, and my fantastic DH was with those babies every moment I wasn't. A great dr makes all the difference in the world. Trusting their judgement and focusing on the great outcome will make it better. I promise.

ETA: The c/s and recovery really wasn't that bad at all.

LTF525 · July 2010

Sounds like you've got a great doctor who is weighing all the risks. I hope you can find peace with the c-section if that's the route you have to go.

lovemymonkey · July 2010

I'm sorry you're losing the option of a vaginal birth, it's always so hard when something you always imagined you'd experience is taken away from you. :-(

It sounds like you're in good hands though! I wish you the best with whatever the final decision is!

JGirl2005 · July 2010

whatever you need to do to get baby here safelY (and FOR YOUR HEALTH). sorry you won't get a vaginal birth option.

I am glad they are watching over you so well!

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