VBAC SUPPORT

Joybaby, there are loads of things you can do to get baby into a different position. Google it, I know I've seen some of those tips somewhere, your posture plays a huge roll.

And I'm not too sure I would worry about baby being descended. I know a lady in our group (July 2009) her 3rd baby didn't descend until she had to start pushing, when he came down with such force that she vomited - which is gross but it just goes to show.

Hypnobirthing is having such a calming effect on me (not that I'm much of a stressed person) our homework for this week is to write down our fears and I can only come up with one, the rest I know is silly hormone related!

Where's my doula lady to tell you what you should be drinking and doing to prepare - Raspberry leaf tea daily, Evening primrose oil tablets (2) from 32 weeks, and (2) inserted from 36 weeks as well and arnica tablets from 37 weeks

So excited for you Elamsmom - can't wait to hear our vbac birth story

@ Widget: Hi there! *waves back*

My midwife is Xoli Makhabane.

Saw Dr Maasdorp on Monday so he could take out my Shirodkar suture. It was uncomfortable but not too painful. It felt like I was having intense period pains for about 1 minute while he was taking it out. My guess is that, that is somewhat what labour will feel like. just much more intense.

I am really beginning to like him though, I must say. I do find him quite expensive at between R700 - R1000 a pop depending on how many weeks you are, but he is very thorough. He explains everything really really well and takes his time with you. You never feel rushed! YOU eventually start worrying about taking up so much time

But that's hopefully it for me. As he said, If I do see him in the delivery room, that's probably NOT a good sign as he'll only come if he needs to do a caesar Otherwise, I will see him again at 6 weeks for a check-up and to get back on a contraceptive.

Speaking of which, what is your gal's opinion? I think I want to have my 3rd and last baby in 2014 but fall pregnant towards end of next year (2013). Is it worth it to then put in a mirena or copper IUI? Or should I just try the pill/ patch?

Other than that, it's all systems go for the VBAC. Baby is head down. Weighing just over 3kg's at 37weeks. Her head is engaged and facing the right position etc. The placenta is out of the way and hasn't attached itself to my c-sec scar. Forgot all the other would-be red flags, but thankfully, I don't have any of them at the moment. There's still enough water around her and she's still getting sufficient nutrients etc from the umbilical cord.

@Joybaby: Best of luck! I know all about the "odds" looking like they are stacked againts you. My baby was still breech at 30 weeks and doctor wasn't hopeful, but she turned and is now in perfect position. I was all like "She'll turn! Just you wait and see!I KNOW she will turn!TRUST me! "

At least you baby is head down. Waaaay better than being breech! Now, just to get that head to engage. Have you been walking? maybe gravity can help to lower the head into the pelvis? I reaally reeeally wish you a successful vbac. (and myself too! )

Sorry for mammoth post

Joybaby

I hear your anticipation, but why not first try without an epidural... they increase your chances of having a c-sections so much more too...

Hi all.

Just an update my side as I havent been able to post in a while!

Had our 33 week scan today.
Doc happy and all is well. A very different pregnancy to Kaylee!
She is currently weighing 2.4kgs and is still head down.
Doc will see us at 36 weeks where he will do an internal and check pelvis shape, placenta location, and baby's position to determine if we can try for a vbac.
At the moment she is head down but not descending yet. Her placenta is all over the place, and a small part is next to her face, so doc would ideally want that away ie her further down or placenta further up. And he would want to see her head looking 'down' so that there is nice clearance into the birth canal, rather than chin up which can cause problems.

I'm feeling like a lot of odds stacked against us with all these variables, but really hoping all will be well. Last time I couldnt get excited because K was always breech so it wasnt an issue, but this time around I'm very keen for my vbac so will be quite disappointed if I dont even get a try.
I did ask about a walking epi which he was non committal on. I think its hard cos our anaethetists dont stick around to continue topping up the meds like in the states. I did explain that I dont want to be bed bound due to meds. But will discuss it all in more detail next time I see him at 36 weeks.

@ Elamsmom: Hi *waving*

This thread has been quite quiet for a while.

I see you are getting close to your due date now. Exciting time!

I just want to know do they allow you to go past due date when attempting VBAC?

Did you say who your midwife was at Genesis? I'm seeing Henny in a few weeks time.

Good luck and I hope that you will have a beautiful story to share with us in a few weeks time.

Hi Everyone!

This thread has been quiet for a while. I am still reading up all I can about VBAC, talking to people, caregivers etc to make an informed decision....anyway, I came across this blog and thought I would share this post:

www.theconnectedmom.com/2010/06/coping-w...-disappointment.html

It has nothing to do with VBAC but it does acknowledge something that I think a lot of us feel or have felt. I know I certainly have and I think that is part of wanting to try for VBAC so desperately to avoid feeling this way a second time.