Agree with LosingMyMindinGA. You don't have to consent to another c-section! Good luck!
RiotQueen: how come you are scheduled for a c-section at 39 weeks if you want a VBAC? I honestly believe that while, yes, there are some more risks involved with vbacs, doctors and everyone else tend to hype those risks up a little more than they need to be. I had a c-section with my first and had FOUR succesful vbacs.
I'm DEFF gunna try that!
I'm gunna start at 36 weeks though cuz I'm scheduled for a c-section at my 39th week and so I'll have less time to try n go into labor on my own and get my VBAC!
Good luck!
I get my cervix evaluations every week starting at my 36th week apt cuz my doc wants to keep ahead of me so we know what's going on and what not.
VBACs can be dangerous and we need to take precautions!
My body really responds to stimulus when pregnant (membrane sweeping, artificial rupture of membrane, walking, etc.) so I'm hoping EPO and the tea is really going to work wonders! I didn't even have long labors with my first. The second birth was a little longer but I think it's because they waited so long to break my water and had me laying prostrate on the bed the entire time, unable to move.
YAY 1 cm in a start!!! I cant wait to see some pics!
yay! You are getting there. I took EPO with Jeremiah and drank red raspberry leaf tea like crazy with Jesse. Never noticed any difference, but it can't hurt. I did have a very short labor with Jesse, so maybe the tea did really help! You are so close now. Good luck!
yay! how exciting good luck!!
How exciting!!
I've been drinking the red raspberry leaf tea every day now (almost) since I found out that I was/am pregnant! It's supposed to help with strengthening the uterus and can help with morning sickness.. along with a host of other benefits.. Wise Woman Herbal - The Childbearing (or Childbirthing?) Year is a great book.. my doula friend lent me her copy for a bit & it goes through all sorts of natural helpers.
Good luck and best wishes with your upcoming labour and birthing!
All the best Joy...will anxiously wait for you to upload Zoe's pics soon....have a smooth delivery!
Yay! It all has to start somewhere! I hope that it is easy for you and you have quick l & d!
I'm at 1cm and soft! No effacement yet but she told me to get some EPO (evening primrose oil) to hopefully get some effacement going.
Woo hoo!
Cant wait to hear the update from your appt!
Gonna try it JoyRenee. Gonna be 38w tomorrow. I can't go another two weeks. My legs and feet are soooo swollen so I'm hopeing by next weekend she'll be out. Gonna do walking everyday and the tea to see if it helps. My next OB appt is on Tuesday and they will check to see if I've dilated. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the tip.
melaniewilliams- Best of luck to you! I hope you go into labor soon!!! Your baby must be so comfortable in her/his surroundings.
good luck. i have been drinking te rasperry leaf since 36 weeks, i am now 40+2 =( so dont think it made a difference just yet.
Cannot wait to hear how your appt went!
I can't believe you are 38 weeks already!!!!! It seems like yesterday that you got your BFP!
Congratulations! I hope there is lots of progress!
Good luck and hope you show some signficant and promising progress. Be sure to update when you get back!!
Fingers are crossed for some progress!! Good luck!!
Yay! Congrats you are so close! Good Luck!