Feeling defeated

Re: Feeling defeated

• chicsub member

  March 2011

  I'm sorry, that would be messing with my head too!  I know I'm going to butcher this explanation, but it was something my doula brought up while I was having on and off contractions for a couple weeks.  She thought my baby was "falling forward" like the butt was falling forward when I would stand and the baby would stop putting pressure on the cervix and my contractions would peter out.  She said she's seen this happen where moms would have contractions at night and then once they were up and moving they would stop.  She has had success with basically wrapping the belly to keep baby in tight and in the right position to put pressure on the cervix or you could hug your tummy when/if you are having any contractions.  Not sure if this is something that may be going on with you or not, but found it to be helpful in my case and I had never heard it before. 

  Did that even make sense? 

  Best of luck and I hope baby gets into a good position to kick things into gear ASAP!

  DS born via c/s 11/08 and med-free GD VBAC DD 3/11!

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• blf722 member

  March 2011

  I'm sorry your dr. said that to you.  You can do this.  I remember questioning my ability also, but I had to let it go.  It was hard, but necessary.  If it makes you feel any better my cx was quite posterior also and not dilated at all at 40 weeks. My water broke spontaneously at 41 weeks.  How long will your MW allow you to go?  Maybe you will have the option for a foley cath induction to help you dilate more.  Have you tried tried doing the child's pose yoga pose?  I have heard it is a good position to put yourself in for baby.  It may allow baby to float up and get into a better position with your cervix.  Also, the cervix can come down at anytime, and might not happen until you get into active labor. 

  

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• MAprincess member

  March 2011

  Sorry you are feeling this way.  FWIW, DD was very low and my MW had trouble checking me because my cervix was so far back.  I was almost completely effaced but BARELY 1 cm when I was finally induced, which was the little kick my body needed and I successfully VBACed.  The entire process TOTALLY messes with your head, I know.  Just try to keep the positive thoughts and do what you think is best for you!

  

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• wendylaine

  March 2011

  Thank you ladies for your positive thoughts. I don't have the option of being induced through any means because I will not be at a hospital. the closest hospital is not VBAC friendly so they will not supervise an induction there. She feels comforatab;e letting me go up to 43 weeks but will start doing more NST's and such as I get further. I just keep telling myself that I know my body can do this and will when baby is ready. I will definately try some childs pose to see if that helps.

  

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• Brownie_222 member

  March 2011

  I can imagine how tired you must be...and how you might be worrying that your body isn't capable or isn't working as it should.  I believe nothing is wrong with you and that you can do this!  It stinks to have to wait this long.  Going to 42 weeks and a day should automatically earn you an easy newborn in my opinion.

  If you have concerns about baby, maybe your MW would order an NST tomorrow for your peace of mind?  I hope you go into active labor tonight, though!

  Hang in there and keep us updated.

   

  

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