Formerly known as Kate08young
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Me: 28 H: 24
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Re: C-section/VBAC Check-In 9-1
- Tell us a bit about why you having a c-section, repeat c-section, or a VBAC: L was breech, and had a BM. So we had an emergency CS to help prevent him from aspirating any meconium.
- How are you feeling about it? I am excited to try to VBAC as my body did what it needed, but I will have a RCS/Induction (if they will induce me) scheduled just in case E doesn't decide to come on her own.
- BTDT Moms, any advice? My CS was pretty easy. I was up within several hours, had my first PP poop within 24 hrs - wasn't that bad for me- and was cleared to drive when I was released.
My advice is to relax and take it one moment/day at a time. Don't beat yourself up if things don't go as idealistically as you'd like. As long as you and baby are healthy, you did what you should have.Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Like PP, I also didn't have that terrible of a recovery last time. Definitely get up and move as soon as you can, I think that helped me.
I am craving sweets since I can't have any lol... And wine.
Anyone else with GD already? I had it last time so they tested me earlier.
How are you feeling about it? Pretty good. The most important part is having a vbac advocating provider.there is actually only one group/hospital that allows vbac in my city. Their stats are ok. They have their rules but my choices are limited.
BTDT Moms, any advice? Whatever you decide, make sure you are making a truly informed decision. Take the time to educate yourselves on the true statistics, even if you have to read the acog position statements and the primary literature. Don't be bullied into anything and recognize that in most cases, you have a little time to consider your options. My Bradley class called it using your BRAIN (benefits, risks, alternatives, intuition, nothing) to navigate birth decisions.
GTKY: What food are your currently craving? Everything sweet. Trying to get my cravings satisfied with fruit but baby just wants cake.
Also if you have any questions for either VBAC or CS this is a great place to gather information.
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How are you feeling about it? It's very scary not knowing if he has it or not but we're doing what we can to bring him into the world safely. I would have preferred a home birth but I have to realize that having a baby means certain things aren't about me or what I want anymore, it's about what's safest and healthiest for the baby.
GTKY: What food are your currently craving? I've had severe MS all pregnancy so I'm not really into food. If I thought I could keep it down, I'd love a double bacon cheeseburger with ketchup. But my diet mostly consists of apples, grapes, ginger ale, yogurt, soup, etc. Light things that come up easily.
- Tell us a bit about why you having a c-section, repeat c-section, or a VBAC:
Had an emergency section with DD1, plus a laparoscopy. They said I wouldn't be able to get an induction due to risk of uterine tear, and since I never went into labor on my own the first time around, it wasn't worth the risk for me this time.I wanted everything to be as predictable as possible!
I do not know OFFICIALLY yet what will be the plan. Because I have double uterus and my son's growth might eventually become restricted, and because my anatomy may not support a vaginal delivery, a scheduled c-section certainly appears to be the safer way to go. He is also currently breech (not a concern yet) but may stay that way indefinitely, again, due to my funky anatomy.
How are you feeling about it?
Fine. Just want him to be safe and will do whatever it takes for that. I couldn't control the way I was made and therefore can't control this so why do anything but accept and move on!
GTKY: What food are your currently craving?
Sweets! Omg it's so bad!
- Tell us a bit about why you having a c-section, repeat c-section, or a VBAC:
I hope it's ok for me to lurk here--not 100% sure I'm getting a CS yet, but I want to mentally prepare and educate myself in case my BP leaves no other option. I'll find out more as I will go to my OB every week, but the possibility of a scheduled CS or induction is there because my BP has been an issue before 20 weeks--we'll see.How are you feeling about it?
Still processing that pregnancy is a crazy time and I can only control so much before life and my body do their own thing. Adjusting my expectations of my birth and any expectations I had for myself. I think the more educated I am, the better I will feel--right now it's frustrating and kind of scary for me.
- GTKY: What food are your currently craving?
I've been craving everything. Can we claim that we are craving an entire grocery store? Cuz I totally am.For the moms that have BTDT, I hope you don't mind some questions--I'm learning!
1. Does high BP always mean an induction or CS?
2. What is the process of a scheduled CS or induction? As in, how is it different from just showing up to the hospital during active labor on your own? (Sorry if that sounds obvious :S )
About your food GTKY, that's really weird that I'm in the exact same boat. I don't really want to eat anything, I do, but none of it sounds good. Buffalo wings were what I was craving like crazy, but that's pretty much done now. I wonder if we have some sort of condition...
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
With my first pregnancy food stopped being desirable around 30 weeks. Probably because that's when having my belly space shared with food and baby was uncomfy. I'm 26 weeks now and already feel that way. Plus, things just seem to taste bland even when there's lots of flavor or spice.
For my induction, I showed up at the scheduled time (0530), was put on an iv, had cervidil placed, then monitored and checked every few hours. I had a terrible induction after that so my details are probably irrelevant to most but it seems the beginning of mine was pretty standard.
Eta: after 12 hours with cervidil I then had pitocin. That's when my body started hating me.
- Tell us a bit about why you having a c-section, repeat c-section, or a VBAC:
I had a cs with my son after I was induced on my due date. As I mentioned, my bp was kind of high and doc wanted to induce although I wasn't dilated at all. The induction failed after 24 hours of labor (failure to progress). My son's heart rate was dropping and cs was the best way to go at that time. I'm having a RCS because doc doesn't think I'm a great VBAC candidate and honestly, I'm scared to go through labor again only to end up with cs, maybe under more dangerous circumstances than before.how are you feeling about it?
I'm nervous about the surgery but I'm okay with having an RCS. I feel good about knowing what to expect.
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My advice is to let go of expectations about the birth as much as you can. The important part is you're about to meet your LO.
As far as recovery, remembering to take pain meds on time was a big one for me. Very early on, I lost track of time and was very quickly in a ton of pain.
GTKY
No real cravings here, but my appetite has definitely increased the past couple of weeks. A couple nights I've woken up hungry in the middle of the night. Weird.
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
I got most of my feeling back within a few months. If I have DH run his finger directly on my scar or about half an inch on either side, I still can't feel it. And I'd have lots of pulling pain/ scary tissue breaking up pain for about 6 months when I started running again. And something weird that I had: instead of side stitches (side pain from running), all the pain was on my scar. Nothing to be concerned over, it was just strange.
I only have sheer chaos to compare to but my doc has explained that induction/scheduled c is a calm, controlled environment. Now with a c, you know what's going to happen. You will sign all the forms, probably get pushed back for an emergency or two and finally go in for your spinal while H gets in his scrubs. With an induction, once those contractions start coming, it's anyone's guess to how your body progresses. The only main difference between induction and going into labor on your own is how it starts.
Thank you for always being a source of support in this matter!
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
- Tell us a bit about why you having a c-section, repeat c-section, or a VBAC:
I had an emergency CS with DS due to discovering he flipped to breach after I'd been induced and in labor 14hrs. My OB practice doesn't do VBACs, not an option- How are you feeling about it?
I'm fine with it. I had a pretty easy recovery and am not scared or concerned to do it again. I did have 1 issue during the surgery with referred pain but it was over quickly and now I'm prepared if it happens again- BTDT Moms, any advice?
Def get up and walk asap and as often as is appropriate. I only took the "good" drugs the first dose after surgery, after that no narcotics, no Tylenol3 or anything super strong - I was nursing and didn't want that in my system - and I was fine. I'm not saying there was zero pain or discomfort but I have a high pain tolerance and, for me, it was manageableGTKY: What food are your currently craving?
No one thing. Ditto cereal, that's been about a week or two now what I've been eating the most of
***edited for additional questions***
1. Does high BP always mean an induction or CS?
I had high BP, was taken out of work 3wks early and put on modified bed rest bc of it, and was only induced bc I went to full term and only had a CS bc he was breach
2. What is the process of a scheduled CS or induction? As in, how is it different from just showing up to the hospital during active labor on your own?
My scheduled induction I was told to be at the hospital at X time, went straight up to L&D, changed, got hooked up and was up and running. Super relaxed. Took a nice long shower, washed my hair really well and ate a good meal before going in. Scheduled CS will be similar - planned and prepped for. It's nice actually
ETA: Now that I think about it, I guess I can say I did have a 'scheduled' experience from when they put in my cerclage. I went from the MFM to the hospital, I had to be monitored to make sure no contractions going on. After that 24 hrs it was basically a walk-in, get changed, wait in the OR, get the spinal (that hurt worse than my epi& pit contrax combined), then just chill/chat with the anast. guy. Then I was wheeled into recovery for like 1 hr, then back up to make sure everything was ok/no contractions or further dilations/effacing.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
- GTKY: What food are your currently craving?
I second the buffalo wings all day every day!Also keeping an eye on the side effects and letting DH and my OB know so the can keep an eye on me.
Anyways, to your question, going in for a scheduled c-section and scheduled induction (failed) is all I know. But the 2 weren't terribly different as far as arrival in that you go to the birthing center check in, tell them why you are there, they take you to a room, you change, vitals, IV, then for c-section take you to the operating room (for induction take you to a birthing room). That's where they'll give the spinal, shave your stomach and hooha, and get down to surgery.
While there is recovering from a c-section, there is also recovery from vaginal delivery. Either way the baby needs to come out and the chances of some sort of pain are about 100%. Unless you are Wonder Woman. Or elastagirl! Lol. Don't be scared though, it is so worth it when you get your little one in your arms- best feeling in the world!
Planned CS DEFINITELY seem like the calmer/more peaceful choice compared to a lot of scenarios....
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
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