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VBAC
a2003tiger
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M/C #2 - October 2016
MMC #1 - April 2016
Expecting Momma Check-in Week of May 7
a2003tiger
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in VBAC
1) How far along this week?
2) Any doctor's appointments?
3) How are you feeling?
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
M/C #2 - October 2016
MMC #1 - April 2016
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Re: Expecting Momma Check-in Week of May 7
1) How far along this week?
13 weeks. It feels like time is flying by.
2) Any doctor's appointments?
May 17th is my next appointment.
3) How are you feeling?
Finally feeling great. Can't wait to start working out again. I'm feeling a little soft in all the wrong areas!! ;P
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
Nothing yet. Meeting with my local ICAN chapter as soon as DH is done with school, so it looks like I can start attending in June. I really hope it's a good fit, because I'd really like some women in my corner.
1) How far along this week? 21 weeks today
2) Any doctor's appointments? None this week
3) How are you feeling? Morning sickness seemed to make a return last week. I'm feeling okay today, so here's hoping it's gone by the time we leave for vacation on Saturday!
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc? I've already hired my doula. I try to do spinning babies, but some days I forget. I just made an appointment for a consultation with a chiropractor so we'll see if that works out. My city doesn't have a local ICAN chapter, so that's a no go.
M/C #2 - October 2016
MMC #1 - April 2016
1) How far along this week?
18 weeks!
2) Any doctor's appointments?
Yes! We have our A/S on Thursday.
3) How are you feeling?
I finally have some energy so I'm feeling really good.
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
I go to a prenatal yoga class and see a chiropractor weekly. Fingers crossed!
1) How far along this week?
15 weeks.
2) Any doctor's appointments?
Not really, but I have an elective ultrasound to get a guess at the babies gender, even though I know it isn't 100% it is just for funn and an extra chance to see the baby.
3) How are you feeling?
Not so good I have been having a lot of pain in the area below my external scar hoping it is just nothing, or caused from strain from the cold I had.
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
Nothing yet, although if the baby is breach which wasn't my problem last time I am planning to go to a chiropractor.
1) How far along this week? 34 weeks
2) Any doctor's appointments? I had one today - it went really well, and I almost cried when my OB assured me that all of the OBs are very pro-VBAC and they have a very high rate of success. (I was concerned because it's a military hospital, and I have no idea who will deliver my baby. I was concerned that I would end up with a doc NOT as pro-VBAC as the two I've been seeing, so it was a big relief.)
3) How are you feeling? Pretty good. Random pressure, harder kicks, but pretty good.
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc? I've done a few spinning babies exercises and have been trying to sit on my exercise ball consistently - I think that my bad posture contributed to DS not being in an optimal position.
33.5w
2 Any doctor's appointments?
Ultrasound with MFM last week showed another big baby on the way; 5lbs13oz at 33w, on track to be a 9lber. This one was medically necessary due to hypothyroidism, but I'm talking to my OB this week about declining further growth checks, since she's obviously not small.
3 How are you feeling?
Pretty good most of the time. It's amazing how during my first pregnancy, I was in such shock from all the changes and discomforts that all I could say was that I hated pregnancy and I couldn't wait for it to be over. This time, although I have all the same crappy symptoms like major heartburn and sciatica, I'm like, it's cool. It's expected and I'm trying to enjoy every bit of it, since it may be our last.
Also, I have a wicked head cold and it sucks. I am being a baby about it but seriously...I hate colds. Plus, there's the two year old to deal with and H just got his wisdom teeth out and also needs caring for, so I'm exhausted and totally unable to rest as much as I'd like to beat this bug.
4 What if any alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
Everything! lol. No joke. We've hired a doula, I took hypnobirthing classes, I've been doing spinning babies exercises, doing squats and other pelvis opening type exercises, yoga, been on the birthing ball daily since 32w, drinking RRL tea, starting EPO next week. I'm even going to do nipple stim, pressure point stim, and making the magical eggplant parm that's supposed to put you into labor at 39w.
1) How far along this week? 25-26 weeks, depends who you ask!
2) Any doctor's appointments? Not until next Wed- I have my GD test and a check-up
3) How are you feeling? Great overall. I am having a lot of pressure and aching in my hips and pelvis, so I've been seeing a chiropractor and doing a lot of stretches at home with my big ball. It's helping a lot!
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
All of the above!
1) How far along this week? 28 weeks
2) Any doctor's appointments? Next Tues and I am going to ask about the practice's guidelines again. I had a VBAC with them 2 years ago but I forget if they suggest/require you to get an epi in case of c-section
3) How are you feeling? I feel great. Just a lot of BH contractions and I am drinking SOOOOO Much water but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Just hope this little lady doesn't come early bc my first did at 32 weeks! No reason for her to arrive early it is just on my mind.
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc? I am trying to find doula in training bc in our area they run about $1000 and we can't afford that right now. And after reading this post I want to go research spinning babies.....I have never heard of that before!
1) How far along this week? 35w6d
2) Any doctor's appointments? OB appt today. I had to wait quite a while b/c she had a delivery, but I was glad to do it. DD3 was head down and low today. Given her size and position, OB doesn't think she'll turn back breech. She's hoping I don't go longer than 39wks.
3) How are you feeling? Tired and sore. I'm not sleeping at night due to pubic bone/nerve pain. It's hot here and I'm grumpy.
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
I tried some spinning babies moves last week and ended up crazy sore! I'm wondering now if it wasn't DD turning though. My friend said she was in a lot of pain/soreness when her LO turned.
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2 Any doctor's appointments?
Had a appt today...moved my dd from oct 22 to the 27th based on my early US...I musta missed the memo last appt! Im happy though more time fir natural labor to start!
3 How are you feeling? Great! M/S is gone and enjoying second tri!
4 What if any alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc?
I need to start looking into a doula and chiropractor!
1) How far along this week? 18w5d
2) Any doctor's appointments? monday we'll have a regular doctor's visit followed by our A/S
3) How are you feeling? Really good. I am starting to realize that I'm coming up on the half way mark and summer which means very little time left before baby girl gets here!!!
4) What (if any) alternative type things are you trying to help in your VBAC attempt? Spinning babies, chiropractor care, hiring a doula, etc? I need to start doing some research just to make sure I understand everything regarding a VBAC. Since it's still early on and we're not sure of baby's measurements or position, I'm not too worried about it.
2. No appointments till the 22 and then we have an ultrasound and midwife!
3. Feeling okay. Lots of uncomfortableness. And pain. Apparently its normal but I didn't have as much with my DS.
4. Im going to use my friend who practices Bowenwork. She can help to spin the baby if she's breech and/or jump start labor if needed.