39 weeks
I feel for you, Suzy!
My 1st was c-section after failed induction and pre-eclampsia. It was an awful birth experience for both of us. I prayed my 2nd could be VBAC, but I didn't dilate at all. Not a single centimeter. I tried every old wives tale to try and move things along, but my daughter was perfectly happy staying in and I had another c/s. With Everett, I actually had contractions and it appeared that labor was underway, but because of a very thin uterus and other complications, the risk of VBAC was far too great. I sometimes feel like I missed out on having the natural birthing experience my body was supposed to have, but then I pride myself on the fact that I must be really good at incubating babies because they never want to come out.
FWIW, this last c/s was by far the best healing experience afterward with very little pain and an amazingly quick recovery. ETA: I also made my OB clear that I did not want to be separated from Everett after his birth. Once they cleaned him and did the routine stuff (minutes only), they gave him to my DH, who stayed by my side while they closed, then they wheeled me to my recovery room and I kept Everett in bed with me during the entire hospital stay. I wish I had thought to be that assertive about my wishes with my 1st two.
Hugs and understanding,
My 1st was c-section after failed induction and pre-eclampsia. It was an awful birth experience for both of us. I prayed my 2nd could be VBAC, but I didn't dilate at all. Not a single centimeter. I tried every old wives tale to try and move things along, but my daughter was perfectly happy staying in and I had another c/s. With Everett, I actually had contractions and it appeared that labor was underway, but because of a very thin uterus and other complications, the risk of VBAC was far too great. I sometimes feel like I missed out on having the natural birthing experience my body was supposed to have, but then I pride myself on the fact that I must be really good at incubating babies because they never want to come out.
FWIW, this last c/s was by far the best healing experience afterward with very little pain and an amazingly quick recovery. ETA: I also made my OB clear that I did not want to be separated from Everett after his birth. Once they cleaned him and did the routine stuff (minutes only), they gave him to my DH, who stayed by my side while they closed, then they wheeled me to my recovery room and I kept Everett in bed with me during the entire hospital stay. I wish I had thought to be that assertive about my wishes with my 1st two.
Hugs and understanding,
Jo
DS:9 yrs old / DD:5 yrs old / DS: 1 yr old
Thanks so much for understanding and the advice on being assertive about my wishes. I will definitely speak up.
I have the same feeling... about missing out on the natural birthing experience.
I just have to remember that it really doesn't matter how our children arrive on this earth as long as they come healthy. I've had a great pregnancy with no complications so I just need to suck it up and be thankful for everything I have! :)
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