VBAC SUPPORT

Sma, can't believe it's been 6 weeks since you had your little one! time sure flies... How's your little one?

I didn't realise work was going to be so hectic just before one goes on such a long leave ( i'm calling it a sabbatical ). Anyway, yesterday was my last day at work. decided to take leave early so i can focus on resting and getting ready for the baby.

Last time i saw my doctor was 2 weeks ago and i'm only seeing her again next week when i'm 35 weeks. she was happy with our progress towards the natural birth. i've also booked my bed at Femina. All i have to do is get all the stuff on the list and pack our bags. I'll be doing the baby's room next week, at least i'll start getting the baby stuff next week.

Seems like there's a lot to do to get ready for such a small person

Win I was by Phindi today at Genesis, 6 weeks checkup....gosh I hate the speculum.... But, she was so excited about your call, I am too!!!! She's an amazing midwife and will take good care of you. All the best, keep us updated.

Zee how are things on your side?

Sounds awesome SMA!! I can't stress enough how important the visualization of the opening body is. You can do it if you can believe that it is happening, if you can feel it and see it, you will make it happen!

The other really big thing is letting go. If you keep holding something back, you can not let go of that baby. You need to let go off every and any thing holding you back and just go with the labour. Really relax into it and let your body and baby do what they know how to do.

Keep us updated on you progress everyone!

Sma! you make it sounds so easy, thanks. it's amazing how different birth can be from one woman to the other. I hope i'll have your luck

Zee believe me I know it's so hard to not be scared, I don't think it's possible ... I would be okay with one thing and start fearing another, but hey in a few weeks you'll be laughing at yourself

Lots of it, filled a whole tub with it.......water..... hahaahhaa.. No I didn't take any pain medication, I was nicely armed, spoke to myself in my head to calm myself down, breathed funny like you can only do in labour, all these things that I thought are weird I did them and they work....picturing yourself open up, talking to baby...the whole sheebang..... Oh ya, heat against my back during the early contractions, I was lying on my side and would press against my back harder as the contraction peaked, that would have me dosing off to sleep before the contraction is over, that's what I did at home till I told hubby its time to go. In the car I would lean forward and do all the weird things and the aaaaahhhhh when it decided to pop out.. But ya, this labour was much simpler than my son's labour so ya I didn't get to the point of "I want an epidural now" or the "I can't do it, I'm gonna die"... I was expecting that, maybe just so I can laugh at myself after haha, but the only sign that I was close to the end of the tunnel was that I was pushing ....

Thanks Sma, your daughter looks amazing! you must be enjoying her.

Oh but i'm scared and the closer i get to it the more it seems unreal. the fear of the unknown i guess. it helps that you guys have gone through this and you seem to be no worse for it .

I think for the scary part for me is knowing when it's happening ( the birth) and too much pain.

Sma, did you take any pain medication?

hello ladies,

@Sma, I what you are saying is true but one can not stop fearing, you try not think much about the negative thing but they never stop crossing you mind! i guess untill you cross the bridge you will never stop to worry, about what if's.

the little looks cute hey, and far away from her dates! she looks like she is 2 to 3months! is true what they say hey, when you are not staying with a baby, she grows fast in your eyes

Zee, worry much about shoes size really there are woman who gave birth normal with size 2 and 3.

i guess Sma is right these DR-s this days they are are just being themselve is too much!