Posts by babycatcher12

My SIL had a similar experience with her epidural for her c/s the first time. When she gave birth a second time and had a second c/s the epidural went in and worked without complications. I would be really hesitant to request general...

I am 22 weeks and DH can just start to feel him move this week. :)

Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride  Okay - I've never been in this situation, so I'm not sure how I'd handle it, but my first thoughts, off the top of my head:   1) I've only really had any kind...

Wow that was awesome! Congratulations!! So wonderful that you found supportive care providers and you believed in yourself. Wonderful!!

This would really upset. Unless you do everything else like your MIL, her experience shouldn't mean diddly squat. If your DH is willing to listen to her rather than you, I'd say there are other issues at hand here than just the fact...

Well here's the truth from a newcomer...  I put in my request to be in the "lounge" (as have several others) weeks ago  and no response. There don't seem to be many veterans here and there are no stickies to help with those...

Are you sure it's PUPPS? Typically that doesn't show up until much later in pregnancy. Have you had your liver enzymes checked? Dandelion root has been used by some with success. 

Quote: Originally Posted by Mosaic  Typically, doctors don't recommend abstaining from intercourse during pregnancy, even with a history of miscarriage. It might be worth asking your doctor again in case there is another...

Thanks! I'll send you a PM. I already have the emergency childbirth PDF, but would be interested in the printouts you have. Thanks again. :) 

First, if I could avoid it I wouldn't go to the same OB that did your induction on a VBAC. Research, ACOG everyone says that's a huge no no. When they did your c/s with the rupture did they go through the old scar or did they cut a...