February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[BrandiCanucks]

Depends. First babies tend to turn and then engage and stay engaged, anywhere between 30 and 37 weeks. Later babies tend to turn closer to 33-37 weeks and bounce in and out of the pelvis until labour begins and they engage.

 

[mommylov]

I think mine must be breech as well because if and when I do feel kicks, its always low. Then again, I was told that my placenta is in the front so I have no idea.

 

[thexfadingpat]

My baby is breech as well currently I feel kicks low down around my waistline. And a few weeks ago at the anatomy scan his head was right at my belly button.

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Mine was the same. Head by the belly button, kicks in the pelvis.

 

[NennaKay]

I get kicks all over: belly button, sides, couple cervix kicks (ouch)... At my last scan, she was transverse with her legs stretched up by her head...

 

[mrswichman]

Made it to Vday

 

[mommylov]

Made it to Vday

Congrats!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Made it to Vday

Congrats!! Next up, 100 days mark!

I'm having a really tough time deciding how I want to deliver. My OB says I have to decide by Christmas whether I want a repeat csection or to go for a VBAC. Our hospital is small and has only one OR deemed for csections, and January and February are busy months for babies, so she wants to ensure we book a spot just in case.

On one hand, a VBAC would have an easier recovery and be better in the long run when coming home to take care of 5 kids, but I'm having a lot of anxiety and apprehensions around trying for one. I'm not ready to give up on vaginal births, but I sure don't want to risk what happened with my son happening again, and don't want to risk another child with special needs right from birth. My heart says VBAC. My gut says csection.

I hate having to decide.

 

[FLArmyWife]

Hit double digit day here! Cant believe it

 

[mrswichman]

We decided on Csection...and the doctor said at 32-34 weeks we could pick our date, I believe...going to make sure this next appointment. So hopefully delivering hopefully on Feb. 12th...

 

[NennaKay]

Congrats to all on milestones! V-days and double digits all over!

Hit my v-day today! Also, my bump is extremely sore. Bending, twisting, and standing all hurt. I did not have this with my first pregnancy. I don't know if it's a growth spurt or round ligaments or something else... Just completely drained.

Oh, and my bump finally popped.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

We decided on Csection...and the doctor said at 32-34 weeks we could pick our date, I believe...going to make sure this next appointment. So hopefully delivering hopefully on Feb. 12th...

https://cutwithlove.blogspot.ca/2014/12/a-terrifying-ordeal.html

^^Will explain my apprehensions around a VBAC and why my gut says c-section. Just have to weigh what's better in the long run.

I'm going to ask about scheduling for the day after my due date, and if I go into labour before then, then trying for a VBAC. Just have to weigh out the pros and cons of both.

 

[rollachick]

Oh my goodness brandi. That sounds like the most traumatic thing you could possible go thru i am shocked you wanted another child, but shows just how much you truely love ur babies that u wouls go thru that for them.
If i was in your position i would do what you wrote, trust ur instincts. Start labour naturally and even if one thing starts going a little bit wrong/different then ask for a c-section.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

The PTSD after his birth was bad. It didn't kick in until I got home. I questioned if he was really mine or if they switched him with another baby. Even thought everyone said he looked identical to Anberlin, I couldn't see it. I had nightmares that he was a twin and would wake up in a panic desperately searching for her, in tears. I'd see Asher beside me, and wouldn't comprehend that HE was my baby. I'd search everywhere for his "twin sister" before breaking out in tears and realizing, about 20 minutes later, that I had one baby, not two, and he was a boy, not a girl. I thought I had recovered but the closer I get, it seems to be triggering off fears and apprehensions again.

I'm thinking about scheduling for the day after my due date, but if I go into labour beforehand, I'll try for a VBAC, and the first sign of anything going downhill, or fetal distress, let's not wait like last time, but just wheel me over and take her out. My next appointment is in 10 days so I'm going to pass it by my OB and see what she thinks.

 

[mommylov]

Wow Brandi, Im so sorry to hear about your traumatic experience. Thank you for sharing and hope this time around is a lot smoother for you.

 

[charlie_lael]

Only a few days til third tri! Crazy!

 

[charlie_lael]

Brandi I'm so sorry you went through that. Is there someone you can talk to about your anxiety concerning this coming delivery? Maybe let your OB know?

 

[oox_tasha_xoo]

Third tri today! Now this is where the fun begins haha.

 

[FLArmyWife]

Happy 3rd tri tasha

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Happy 3rd tri!!

My OB knows. I specifically chose the same OB who did my emergency csection, because I KNOW she'll act fast in an emergency and she made me feel really comfortable. My next appointment is on the 9th, so I'm going to bring it up again and see what she thinks would be best.