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On the road again graduates
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Topanga053
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Congrats Anchor!!! She is gorgeous!!!!
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Ok you made me cry !!! She is so perfect . Your Little hope bringer ans pain easier ( all rainbow babies are ) you must be overjoyed as well as over whelmed . I get so emotional just seeing everyone else's babies and hearing their experiences and the emotions attached . Not quite sure how I'm going to cope,with my own !!!!!!! A blubbering mess I am thinking !!!!
She is amazing enjoy every second with her and THANKYOU for sharing your story with us xxx
She is amazing enjoy every second with her and THANKYOU for sharing your story with us xxx
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Congratulations, anchor!!! What a beautiful little baby and you look so, so happy. And did you just have a baby? You look so fresh and amazing.
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I'm pretty sure I'm not getting an actual scan. Just the doppler but if the doppler doesn't pick anything up I think I"ll probably cry and demand a scan. I can't wait any longer to find out if things are OK. I'm averaging 3 nightmares a night. 
Last night I got MASSIVE cramps and I was so terrified especially when I had to go to the toilet and I felt this horrible pressure on my cervix. I really, really thought it was the end. But then the pressure shifted and it turned out my IBS was acting up. Oi. It did put the pressure on though as I got gobs and gobs of clear cm directly afterwards. If things had been going poorly in there I'm sure that awful bm would have ended it. It rattled me for the rest of the night.
Last night I got MASSIVE cramps and I was so terrified especially when I had to go to the toilet and I felt this horrible pressure on my cervix. I really, really thought it was the end. But then the pressure shifted and it turned out my IBS was acting up. Oi. It did put the pressure on though as I got gobs and gobs of clear cm directly afterwards. If things had been going poorly in there I'm sure that awful bm would have ended it. It rattled me for the rest of the night.
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NOT AN UPDATE (I haven't left yet
): Just thought I should let you know that my appointment is in the city and we always make a day of it so it may be late before I can update. So try not to worry if you don't hear from me.
): Just thought I should let you know that my appointment is in the city and we always make a day of it so it may be late before I can update. So try not to worry if you don't hear from me.
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Thanks Starry for the update . I've everything crossed for a positive outcome 
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Starry Night
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There is a heart beat. 
It took the OB a few seconds to find it so of course I was inwardly panicking but all is well. She only listened long enough to make sure it was healthy so I only got to hear about 4 seconds' worth. Such a relief! Last time I made it this far in a pregnancy I got my son.
We lightly discussed my method of delivery and so far it is up to me to decide if I want c-section or a VBAC. I'm so torn. I've read up lots on it so I don't need more info to persuade me one way or the other. I just have to decide. I told her I hadn't decided yet because either option scared me. She said we can talk about it at each appointment and see how I'm feeling. But if I do VBAC I have to go to the high risk delivery ward so that limits my birthing options. But that's how it was with DS so I'm familiar and comfortable with that.
It took the OB a few seconds to find it so of course I was inwardly panicking but all is well. She only listened long enough to make sure it was healthy so I only got to hear about 4 seconds' worth. Such a relief! Last time I made it this far in a pregnancy I got my son.We lightly discussed my method of delivery and so far it is up to me to decide if I want c-section or a VBAC. I'm so torn. I've read up lots on it so I don't need more info to persuade me one way or the other. I just have to decide. I told her I hadn't decided yet because either option scared me. She said we can talk about it at each appointment and see how I'm feeling. But if I do VBAC I have to go to the high risk delivery ward so that limits my birthing options. But that's how it was with DS so I'm familiar and comfortable with that.
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Congratulations Starry- what a wonderful appointment. I am so happy for you.
Luckily you have some time to decide about a VBAC or another c-section. I have heard many VBAC success stories, but I understand there is risk to it. I wish I had experience to share but in this circumstance I can only offer support! You will know what's more comfortable for you and your LO when the time is right. For now, you can focus on a wonderful appointment and a heartbeat! Yay!
Luckily you have some time to decide about a VBAC or another c-section. I have heard many VBAC success stories, but I understand there is risk to it. I wish I had experience to share but in this circumstance I can only offer support! You will know what's more comfortable for you and your LO when the time is right. For now, you can focus on a wonderful appointment and a heartbeat! Yay!
Starry!!! awesome awesome awesome news!! congratulations on your little precious perfect heartbeat!! yay yay!! the little rainbow is all safe & sound there inside!
glad your appointment went so well, seems like your doctor is really taking care of you! tough decision there though, but you still have some time and i think you'll have it clearer as the due date approaches!
massive hugs to u!!
glad your appointment went so well, seems like your doctor is really taking care of you! tough decision there though, but you still have some time and i think you'll have it clearer as the due date approaches!
massive hugs to u!!
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Thanks, everyone.
My fears with the VBAC don't really have to do with a ruptured uterus. The risk of that is so low. I'm more afraid of having to go through labour again only to have to get an emergency section. I'm scared of another case of fetal distress. What if I don't get a happy ending this time? If I'm going to get a section anyways, why not avoid the pain of labour? (I know what labour is like so I know it's bad...I felt like I wanted to die but I knew I wouldn't and that made me mad,).
But with a section I am afraid the epidural will fail again but this time the doctor won't care I'm feeling everything and just make me endure it. (I've heard that horror story on here enough to be very afraid). What if my scar doesn't heal as nicely this time? For an emergency section, mine went very smoothly and other than a minor infection with a bit of 'ooze' everything healed quite well. My only trace of a scar is a very, very fine white line. I don't have any residual pain or redness or anything. How will I handle a toddler and a baby while healing? I mean, my mom is coming over for the first 2 weeks so I will have help during the worst bits.
DH wants me to have an elective section as he is a planner and we won't have to worry about something going wrong during labour. Though he is always very careful to say that I have the final say and that it's not up to him. And we have to consider who will be watching DS. We don't have family here and I would feel bad calling someone at 2am if I go into labour then. Especially since our friends who have been offering over and over live 1/2 hour in the opposite direction of the hospital. That would add an hour to our trip to drive him there and then come back.
This is why I can't decide.
My fears with the VBAC don't really have to do with a ruptured uterus. The risk of that is so low. I'm more afraid of having to go through labour again only to have to get an emergency section. I'm scared of another case of fetal distress. What if I don't get a happy ending this time? If I'm going to get a section anyways, why not avoid the pain of labour? (I know what labour is like so I know it's bad...I felt like I wanted to die but I knew I wouldn't and that made me mad,
). But with a section I am afraid the epidural will fail again but this time the doctor won't care I'm feeling everything and just make me endure it. (I've heard that horror story on here enough to be very afraid). What if my scar doesn't heal as nicely this time? For an emergency section, mine went very smoothly and other than a minor infection with a bit of 'ooze' everything healed quite well. My only trace of a scar is a very, very fine white line. I don't have any residual pain or redness or anything. How will I handle a toddler and a baby while healing? I mean, my mom is coming over for the first 2 weeks so I will have help during the worst bits.
DH wants me to have an elective section as he is a planner and we won't have to worry about something going wrong during labour. Though he is always very careful to say that I have the final say and that it's not up to him. And we have to consider who will be watching DS. We don't have family here and I would feel bad calling someone at 2am if I go into labour then. Especially since our friends who have been offering over and over live 1/2 hour in the opposite direction of the hospital. That would add an hour to our trip to drive him there and then come back.
This is why I can't decide.
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@ starry!!!! hooray for hearing that beautiful heartbeat!!!! glad things went well.. try not to worry about delivery(easier said than done i know),but you still have lots of time to decide..
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I was stupid and decided to watch some "live birth" videos on Baby Center's website. 
The videos for both the vaginal and c-section were very graphic. I am wishing it could be like Star Trek where they just transport the baby out of me or a fairy could come and wave her wand and POOF! the baby appears. lol I'm a mess.
And I'm getting so huge! My friends are telling me that I'm showing already but I think I just look fat. I'm definitely in maternity pants and my shirts are starting to get quite snug. I'm just glad I'm pregnant over the same seasons as DS so I don't have to buy too much.
The videos for both the vaginal and c-section were very graphic. I am wishing it could be like Star Trek where they just transport the baby out of me or a fairy could come and wave her wand and POOF! the baby appears. lol I'm a mess.And I'm getting so huge! My friends are telling me that I'm showing already but I think I just look fat. I'm definitely in maternity pants and my shirts are starting to get quite snug. I'm just glad I'm pregnant over the same seasons as DS so I don't have to buy too much.
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oh the videos are ick... ive never had a c-section but vaginal birth, hurt... quite a bit, but you cant see whats down there so its not nearly as icky from your perspective....i think vaginal birth is really empowering, but i totally understand the concern of the scar tissue thing... maybe you have already, but you could research the incident rate of uterine rupture during v-bac and let that be a factor into your decision too... thats a tough decision to make...i have no idea what i would choose... =/
