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VBAC
Today's the day....
I find out today if I will be able to attempt my VBAC. This whole journey has been like a roller coaster ride, and I was informed three weeks ago that DS may be measuring too big to allow the midwives to allow me to VBAC.
I was told at first that my chances of a VBAC were great and there should be no problem at all. Then I saw an OB at the same practice, who told me I shouldn't even attempt it; there's no way it was going to happen. My appointments continued with midwives, who were all very encouraging, until my 35 week appointment, where I had a growth u/s and an OB consult. DS was measuring 7.5 lbs that week, and the OB basically told me that the c/s with DD was my fault. Her words were, "Maybe your daughter didn't descend not because she was in the wrong position, maybe she was in the wrong position because of the shape of your pelvis." I was devastated and cried the whole way home.
The past two weeks I have met with MWs, who have continued to be encouraging, and I have my final u/s today. I was told that I will be allowed to VBAC if he is not measuring 9.5 lbs, or bigger. I have been trying so hard to naturally induce my labor since I hit 37 weeks, and it's just not happening. I know that DS will come when he's ready, the way he needs to come.
Just an encouraging word to anyone else who's had a roller coaster of a time, or has the bait and switch pulled on them, a lyric from the song That's what Faith can Do by Kutless "It doesn't matter what you've heard, impossible is not a word, it's just a reason for someone not to try."
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Re: Today's the day....
I'm sorry you are going through this. 9.5 lbs seems so arbitrary and I know people who have VBACed larger. I also know some people who have refused the growth ultrasounds because they are SO inaccurate. I actually didn't have any. The size of the baby has no bearing on a VBAC. Would they have not allowed you to deliver vaginally if the baby was that big and it wasn't a VBAC?
I hope you go into labor soon or their ultrasound brings you good news! I am hoping they aren't bait and switching you.
All of this. Also, the day my DD was born the growth ultrasound had her at 8lbs 10oz, she was 7lbs 14oz. So, take the measurments with a grain of salt and go with your gut feeling.
Good luck.
I agree with pp, my DD was measuring 9lbs + at 39weeks. She was born 9lbs 1oz. So, either she didn't gain anyweight in 3 weeks or the estimate was wrong. I'm going with #2.
I hope you get good news - or labor at home and go in just in time to prove them wrong!
I agree with PP that 9.5lbs is an arbitrary cut-off point and that birthing a 9lb+ baby is definitely possible. It seems that the OBs in your practice are not VBAC supporters. If you know you want a VBAC and at least want to try, I would consider refusing an ERCS if they are pressuring you to schedule. I'm glad the midwives are on your side!
FWIW, my son was born 6lbs15oz. A little guy! They told me a couple weeks before he was going to be over 8.5lbs. Ultrasound was way off. I think their perception of his "size" was a factor in them recommending my cesarean, among other variables.
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)