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Pregnant after IF
On the bright side, at least we have a plan...
I had my ultrasound today followed by an appointment with the MFM to discuss the ultrasound results. At my last ultrasound, it looked as though my placenta had moved to be more than 2cm away from the cervical os, which made me a candidate for vaginal birth. Further, they thought that what appeared to be a blood vessel was not actually a blood vessel at all. Now, I'm totally confused as to how this could happen, but today's ultrasound showed that my placenta covers the cervical os by a good 1cm or so.
So, not only is it no longer marginal, but it's actually covering it. How could it go back? Did the last doctor get a strange or inaccurate view? Each time I go, they have to press on my belly to encourage little L to move her noggin away from my cervix so that they could get a clearer view, and I'm pretty sure the doctor did that last time just as was done this time, so I don't understand why it's back.
Long story longer, it looks like I'm heading for c-sectionville. I have always said that I wanted her out safely and healthy and that was my number 1 priority. When I found out I had to do a c-section initially, I reconciled myself to that. Accepted it. But with the last ultrasound, I got my hopes up a bit that I could actually have a vaginal birth. Dare to dream, huh? So, now that I've gotten my hopes up, today's news has gotten me a bit bummed out.
DH keeps on saying things to me like about how nice the c-section will be since it only takes a half hour. This makes me want to scream that he's being shortsighted because c-section recovery will be much tougher and longer, and there are medical benefits to little L to have a vaginal birth, but then I realize the point is moot because it's not an option for me, so I might as well get comfortable with the idea.
The MFM is supposed to send their recommendation regarding timing on to my OB's office, and I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow, so I should know better what the plan is in terms of timing. In the meantime if I were in Vegas, I'd put my money on a c-section scheduled sometime between 37-38 weeks. Sigh...
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Re: On the bright side, at least we have a plan...
That really sucks that they keep going back and forth every time you go to the doctor appointments! I'm sorry you won't have the birth you had hoped for, but am still hoping that things go smoothly for you when it comes time to have her.
I hear you on the husband thing. From the moment I got pregnant, DH kept telling me that I would need a c-section...that I should just ask for one and get it over with. He has it in his mind that it is all around easier and better to do it that way. I keep reminding him that our bodies are designed to birth babies (in many cases, at least), and that a c-section is major abdominal surgery and the only way I would have one is if medically necessary. Men just don't understand, I guess!
SAIFW
Bummer. I feel like this flip-flopping has been partly what was so irritating.
I am sorry that you got your hopes up on a v-delivery. Your priorities, however, have always been steady - a pink, healthy baby girl. In the end, you're going to have her, and it is only a few weeks away! (Squeeeeeeee!)
Get comfortable. You can do it! Recovery will be a little longer but you will be home recovering with a tiny, long awaited daughter!!!!
((hugs))
I'm sorry that you're not getting the choice to try a vaginal birth.
I'm not even pregnant and am still peeved that the RE is pretty sure I'll have to have a c-section because of the fibroid surgery last fall.
It seems like after all you went through to get pregnant, you should get to try for the birth experience you want!
To go with your "pros list" above ,my friends have said that after c-sections you look better in pictures and be more refreshed for visitors because you won't be tired from labor.