VBAC SUPPORT

Has anyone heard from LeeAnneF? She's been quiet for a while...

Sorry about the pains Joybaby. Glad you are choosing to focus on what you can do now. It might still be hectic now but you're a woman, the strongest species in my book , you'll make it, and still with a genuine vibrant smile....

So now I constantly, well mostly, feel like I have to poop. Not as strong as in labour of cos but there's that constant weight there. Am scared to laugh or sneeze. But it is always worse after time on my feet. Somehow though I'm not that scared anymore of premature labour, but I do get those moments where I just cry and pray that God please keep her in there. My scar is not that sensitive anymore, actually I think it was those sore pimples some of get when the hair down there grows.

Thanks Hasie ?)
My heart is still a bit sore that I didn't get my vbac but I'm so glad that the thread has enabled so many women to have major success in theirs.
And the sooner you start thinking of your birthing options the sooner you can decide to move to a midwife or birthing centre rather than a gynae if you are not 100% confident gynae will do their best to ensure your Vbac wishes are met.

Marijke congrats on your girly!
I am following the stories closely via my cellphone but don't seldom get to reply as my phone bombs out when trying to post.

Rei is doing well. Despite a csec at 39 weeks, she is a healthy happy baby, and was 5 weeks this past Friday and gaining weight well.
I took a long time to recover from my csec. Had nerve sensitivity on the left side and was hardly mobile the first 2-3 weeks. I still take strain when carrying Rei or walking in shops, and have been stuck in doors for the most part which is frustrating, but it's much better now and I am focusing my efforts on breastfeeding and ensuring she gets the best benefit I can offer which is in my control.

Thanks to everyone for the support received!!!
And Im so ecstatic that this topic didn't become something to be debated and rather a genuine support group for ppl who want their natural births talking to each other freely and not judging when it doesnt go to plan.

PS - doula or no doula - this is such a personal decision. Hubby plays a role in deciding to have one too - mine wasn't keen I think cos they don't understand but they have to be part of that decision. Talk about it when you're not too hormonal or defensive and have a clear mind, don't decide after one conversation but give them time to think about it, and send them material that highlights why you would like to consider one.
I have been a doula to a friend of mine before, and while hubby was primary support, I provided a different kind of support as a female who understands the wish to birth to your plan, and it was an extremely awesome experience being there for my friend like that. But I do get why not everyone would feel the need for one so that's why I say you must decide for yourselves if it's a route you feel will help you achieve your birthing desires or whether its something you want to keep private with your husband.
But then - do find yourself a pro natural antenatal class for both you and hubby to attend so he can be involved and learn from a professional how to best support you during the birth.

All the best

Welcome Win123! Hope you will have a great pregnancy and that you have an increddible birth experience!!

Joy baby, so nice to hear from you!! You started the thread, so thank you for the awareness that you are bringing to women. How's that little one? Hectic with two hey? Hope you are really doing great!

Just want to say how cool it is that this group is bringing more people to moomie and that they can get help and inspiration through the stories and the contacts

hello ladies

i am 22wks preg, and hoping for VBAC. i had my daughter by c-section, reason being they said the cord was around her neck, i was not quite happy about the hole thing but there was nothing i can do, the worst part is my gyaena didn't even show up she came a day after my daughter birth.

with this one i went to her and as we in the conversation i told her that this time i hope that she be there and i want to do VBAC and she did not even let me finish the words, she was quick to no here in private hospital we don't do VBAC, and i was like okay i am so finished with lady done .

i did my fair part of being on internet the whole day trying to find out where i can go at some point i was willing to travel from Betrams (JHB) to lenasia to see dr in len med, but as i was google i came across this programe and i was impressed and thank got to try so hard. i started to make phone calls to Genesis and their gyaena and mid wive, finally got appointment the past monday Dr Elemva in sandton medi clinic, after went genesis clinic for application and hopefully next week i am seeing my midwife Dorothy Mmamabolo- loti.

thanks guys for the support you showing on this site it does really incourage us, and congratdulation to all of you who i a blessed with little ones .

WooHoo for your appointment with Maasdorp Sma!!

Here is a nice article for all the VBAC hopefuls:

genesisbirthclinic.blogspot.com/2012/11/7-vbac-truths.html

Morning ladies

Yeay got an appointment with Dr Maasdorp for Dec 15, I'll be 36.1 weeks. So glad that part is sorted .... I will try my best to not crack my head with different versions of how the consultation will be, I tend to do that when I'm looking forward to something major.
Okay but one uhm freaky thing, I'll be seeing him for the 1st time and he'll probably check on the stitch via my privates ....oh gosh its amazing how we do these things so easily during pregnancy when we would never do them at any other point in our lives...

And oooh I will not try to imagine how it will feel taking the stitch off

I'm excited and scared at the same time. Went from being scared of premature labour last week, to this new confidence that we'll make it just fine, then the gynae app is just making everything "real" .... 33 weeks tomorrow....slowly but surely...

But today I'm so irritated, I'm wishing for an opportunity to snap, I can just feel how relieved I'll be after shouting at someone....hahhaha...and for some reason my husband decided to behave this morning, I mean really, couldn't he help me out...