Well girls, still don't know if I can have a vag birth! I went to the surgeons office today to try and get my surgical report (figuring in person would help seeing as I've called 4 times in the past 2 weeks and haven't gotten anywhere) and no luck. The surgeon has been "too busy" and will go thru my files later. Lovely.
I went to my specialist appt after and told him what happened and he is going to contact the hospital and try to get the report from there.
He's a bit stressed about it because we are so close to the due date and I should have been told after the surgery whether or not a vaginal birth would ever be an option for me. He said that was careless and unacceptable of that surgeon to not discuss that with me or make any appropriate notes to my doctor regarding it.
So if I happen to go into labour before we get the answer, it will be a c section. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed to be able to try for a vaginal.
On a good note, this specialist had my blood work (done last week) and my ultrasound (done yesterday) results. Finally! A doctor who has their stuff together! Thankfully he's the one I will see and will hopefully deliver my little man.
Estimated weight is 6lbs 4oz, and everything looks good!
I had the strep b swab done... Ugh that was lovely lol. Haha no getting undressed and going under a sheet. Nope, while laying down, pull down my shorts, lift my legs up and he quickly swabbed. Haha no modesty here apparently.
Oh and first time I've had a male doctor hahah.
So I go back Monday and fingers crossed we will have all the answers!
Oh tried to install the car seat and seems too loose for my liking. Called the police station to set up an appt for a car seat inspection. Hope to hear back tomorrow!
Bassinet is set up beside my bed (mattress seems a little thin, and especially when it's on a plank of wood?). Anyone else have that? Can I put something underneath the mattress to give a little more cushion?
Also received my hospital package with the list of items to bring. Exciting!!
How frustrating having to deal with that surgeon. I don't know why surgeon's and specialists are often so hard to deal with. Glad you like your other dr though, it sounds as though his head is not up his butt, lol.
The first time I had the GBS swab, they almost had to peel me off of the ceiling, haha, I sure wasn't expecting THAT! When they said swab, I figured it would just be vaginal, I'm sure the look on my face was priceless...I get to have mine done on Friday...oh joy!
As for the bassinet...is that his main bed for a while, or will you just use it occasionally? The don't like any extra padding as it can be unsae, which is why it's thinner, but if you plan to use it as his main bed for a bit, then I suppose you could maybe fold up a recieving blanket or two, and have them underneath the mattress, so it doesn't actually come in to contact with him???
What's on your hospital lists, ladies? I have packed mine, and I got everything into a carry on bag for myself and Lucas. I felt like I overpacked with both of my older children, and hardly used any of it, so this time I packed lightly. OH can always go out and get something if I need it, I suppose. I have 2 changes of clothes for me, 4 for Lucas, diapers, nursing bra and pads, nipple cream, a few elastics for my hair, toiletries, and a swaddler for Lucas, as I've never been able to figure it out properly with just a receiving blanket, and that's about it....Last minute will be phone charger and camera with charger.
Julie--hoping your appointment is going ok......
ETA--I don't have to go to the GD clinic for 2 weeks this time--yahoo!! They are satisfied with my numbers, so that's good!
. It sounds like they are taking good care of your little man and I'm hoping those 3 weeks go by quickly for you.
