I'm 41wks+5days EDD: 1/24
Big dilemma here. If anybody has an input...
I'm a Hospital, Vbac. Terms are that if spontaneous labor doesn't kick in, we won't take induction road. We are going for repeat cesarean on monday (which is when I reach 42+1).
The dilemma is me trying to keep positive that until 42 weeks I'm in a natural timing as the DR I encountered today deciding to push me to have this c-section today. I had earned the scheduled date for Monday from a more flexible, experienced and daring OB. Today's cautious OB guaranteed though, that Biophysical Profile is well, fluid is fine, blood presure, contractions... All fine So, I insisted on waiting. Her opinion clearly reflects her general approach, not a special concern on my particular case.
My battle with the Dr on duty today at the hospital was a bit tough. I had to hear of the risks of going over 41weeks. I had to watch the OB and Nurse discuss my first child (Died after 5 weeks of nicu, birth defect diagnosed in early U/O, nothing wrong with birth) and then bank on a possible fear or trauma I may have, to try convince me to stay for a c-section. OH! That got me pissed and more stubborn!
I surely worked hard against my fears and insecurities to trust my body and the natural process of this pregnancy
. Now I see myself doubting if it's really safe to wait until a complete 42 weeks before interrupting it.
Any thoughts? I can be flexible... I had blood work done and did a final list for rearranging the hospital bag for today then I sat on it. I just cannot see myself stopping a possible natural process because of unfounded fears or hospital convenience. I have contractions, lower back pain, bloody show...
Big dilemma here. If anybody has an input...
I'm a Hospital, Vbac. Terms are that if spontaneous labor doesn't kick in, we won't take induction road. We are going for repeat cesarean on monday (which is when I reach 42+1).
The dilemma is me trying to keep positive that until 42 weeks I'm in a natural timing as the DR I encountered today deciding to push me to have this c-section today. I had earned the scheduled date for Monday from a more flexible, experienced and daring OB. Today's cautious OB guaranteed though, that Biophysical Profile is well, fluid is fine, blood presure, contractions... All fine So, I insisted on waiting. Her opinion clearly reflects her general approach, not a special concern on my particular case.
My battle with the Dr on duty today at the hospital was a bit tough. I had to hear of the risks of going over 41weeks. I had to watch the OB and Nurse discuss my first child (Died after 5 weeks of nicu, birth defect diagnosed in early U/O, nothing wrong with birth) and then bank on a possible fear or trauma I may have, to try convince me to stay for a c-section. OH! That got me pissed and more stubborn!
I surely worked hard against my fears and insecurities to trust my body and the natural process of this pregnancy
. Now I see myself doubting if it's really safe to wait until a complete 42 weeks before interrupting it.Any thoughts? I can be flexible... I had blood work done and did a final list for rearranging the hospital bag for today then I sat on it. I just cannot see myself stopping a possible natural process because of unfounded fears or hospital convenience. I have contractions, lower back pain, bloody show...
