@millpe I couldn't imagine waiting until 20 weeks. Although, I wish I didn't need the follow-up US it is nice to see how baby is doing. I am pretty sure the only US I got with my first was at 20 weeks. It was so long ago (nearly 17 years) and I didn't know anything back then. Being pregnant and naive is a blissful combination.
@rae605 definitely mixed emotions, though I'm thrilled we have a thriving baby. Definitely anxious for Friday and will be happy to get that confirmation that things are still going good.
First appointment tomorrow morning. Feels like I’ve been waiting forever, but I’ll be at 9 weeks tomorrow, so it’s all a matter of perspective. I’m oddly nervous, though, because I’ve been feeling less nauseous overall (which is great) but those symptoms are reassuring for my PGAL brain.
Got to hear my sweet little babes heartbeat today at 160! My doctor also congratulated me on officially being in the second trimester ❤️ Today was music to my ears!!!
I had an appointment yesterday afternoon, just a doppler check and regular OB appointment. She couldn't get the greatest reading with the doppler for the HB, it was like from a distance, but you could hear it. We also discussed VBAC or RCS - she said my particular circumstances for why I had my CS, the success rate is about 60%. She calls that a "good chance" but that I need to be prepared for the same scenario to occur (failure to progress/failure for baby to descend). As of right now I'm going to try for the VBAC, but I'm already feeling a bit discouraged because I don't see the 60% as really great odds. I also am not supposed to labor at home for too long and should be monitored more closely, which I'm okay with. If I do not go into labor on my own they will not allow a VBAC attempt and will schedule a CS, which is okay with me too.
@creamcheeseplease that's great that she is willing to let you try for a vbac. I have had 4 full term vaginal births and every single one of them was different. So don't count yourself out.
@creamcheeseplease, that’s great they’ll let you give VBAC a go. I had similar circumstances with my daughter and my doc was a solid no when I asked. The hospital I plan to birth at is pretty strict about their VBAC policy and I don’t want to go to another hospital so I’m not going to appeal. I was disappointed at first, but feel like I already have a plan for November and that works for me.
@KateH1216 probably once we all get further along I’d like to start a VBAC/RCS thread. I’m definitely interested in hearing others stories. I was a bit surprised myself because I have heard many women with stories like mine who were not allowed to VBAC.
Hi! I had my first appointment with my OB nurse this morning and my blood pressure was a bit high. I’ve never had a high blood pressure reading before. I’m 10 weeks 6 days. Nerves? Stress? Morning sickness? Or something I should be concerned about? Any ideas?
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