We have a date! June baby on her way...

Raquellyo · May 2011

So at my appt yesterday, my doc went on and on about c-section again, as usual, because of my pelvic bones being narrow (I know, I know....). Also found out I am still not dialted or anything, and she's really high up still. He said we could induce, but chances would be at least 50% that I would end up c-section, on top of the fact that he thought I would end up cs anyway due to my pelvic bones.

Then he said we could basically bypass that and go straight to cs in my case and I caved in and said, you know what, let's just do it, whatever would be best to get her here safely, not get stuck, etc.

Hospital called this morning and we're scheduled for Thursday June 2 at 1:30pm!

....and I'm terrified.

kerrbear72 · May 2011

I'm so happy you have a date but I'm sorry you have to go the c/s route after all

jeffrae · May 2011

yay! June 2 sounds like a perfect day for a birthday! :-)

Raquellyo · May 2011

I could have pushed for the induction and try to do the vaginal delivery, but it seemed like everything was working against me, so I just caved. All I could think about is "what if she gets stuck, goes in distress,etc."

I was really looking forward to holding her right away, feeding her, bonding....and was coming to terms with probably having a super torn up vag.

At least the end is in sight now....I'm sure it will work out ok. Trying to be optimistic!

EJensify · May 2011

Raquellyo:

I was really looking forward to holding her right away, feeding her, bonding....and was coming to terms with probably having a super torn up vag.

For what its worth...Ari was born via cs at 12:57 and by 1:30 I was in recovery and nursing.

I'm sorry that you are not having quite the experience you expected.

kerrbear72 · May 2011

Raquellyo:
I could have pushed for the induction and try to do the vaginal delivery, but it seemed like everything was working against me, so I just caved. All I could think about is "what if she gets stuck, goes in distress,etc."

I was really looking forward to holding her right away, feeding her, bonding....and was coming to terms with probably having a super torn up vag.

At least the end is in sight now....I'm sure it will work out ok. Trying to be optimistic!

Sometimes, the 'what if's' just aren't worth it, ya know?

nymisha · May 2011

Aww, you have a date. At my appt yesterday the doc wanted to schedule my induction for June 2 but I told him no, I'd rather wait for LO to come on his own. So I have a NST scheduled instead and if it's fine he'll let me go 3-4 more days, if not he'll induce

I am now 2cm dilated and while it's not much it's still progress

Raquellyo · May 2011

nymisha:
Aww, you have a date. At my appt yesterday the doc wanted to schedule my induction for June 2 but I told him no, I'd rather wait for LO to come on his own. So I have a NST scheduled instead and if it's fine he'll let me go 3-4 more days, if not he'll induce I am now 2cm dilated and while it's not much it's still progress

Progress is progress! Yes Good luck!

Also glad to know my hospital limits our visitors to 2 at a time after I am out of the recovery room (4hrs)..and limits how many times you can switch around those 2 people. It should give us some breathing room, and bump some people to visiting the following day.

scaneiki · May 2011

Yay for a date!!!! I'm so sorry that you won't get the delivery you want, but I'm am so excited that you have a date to meet your baby! I can't wait to be able to update everyone here for you!

I your hospital's policy! I only had a few visitors after Annie was born, but they never got the hint it was time to leave and I was so tired and just wanted to nurse and sleep.

Raquellyo · May 2011

Argh! Apparently I am having a baby on Friday June 3rd now! These doctors better make up their minds! Now they're just messing with me....

Callidryas · May 2011

Yay for a date, but why not try the induction and put a time limit on it... I did 2 days of pitocin and cervix softeners before we calmly said it was time for a c/s. Ask for the chance to kick start labor, if no progress after 18-24 hours go for the c/s. I hate seeing a doc breaking you down like that, he may be right, but why not try? That said, a c/s isn't the end of the world, and I held DD1 right away and she never left my sight. DD2 needed to go to NICU for 2 hours with DH due to a dip in her oxygen level. So you can have some of you 'wish list' items regardless of how you deliver.

reygee66 · May 2011

Oh, congratulations on a date! --Even if it seems to keep changing. ): Sorry that you won't have the vaginal delivery you seem to want, but.. I probably would have caved for fear of something happening to LO, too. I will most likely be attending my next appointment on Wednesday, where we will be discussing induction dates. DH & I were thinking June 2 or 3 would be nice.. Hopefully we'll all get to see our LO soon!

Raquellyo · May 2011

Callidryas:
Yay for a date, but why not try the induction and put a time limit on it... I did 2 days of pitocin and cervix softeners before we calmly said it was time for a c/s. Ask for the chance to kick start labor, if no progress after 18-24 hours go for the c/s. I hate seeing a doc breaking you down like that, he may be right, but why not try? That said, a c/s isn't the end of the world, and I held DD1 right away and she never left my sight. DD2 needed to go to NICU for 2 hours with DH due to a dip in her oxygen level. So you can have some of you 'wish list' items regardless of how you deliver.

I know what you mean, I guess at this point I just weighed the options and risks and just caved. One of my best friends is a midwife/LPN and she told me about all the cases she saw with shoulder dystocia and other horror stories (trying to make me feel better about the cs), and now I guess I am more comforted by my decision -- even if everything could have worked out ok the other way. Just wasn't the original vision I had in mind....but we'll make it work!

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