Help , I´m getting scared

[tonttu]

Okay , here we are at 32 weeks , all is going well , baby is not too big and I feel absolutely great !

We had an US last week , the doctor couldn´t even find my inside scar from any of my 3 cs and he told me , he sees absolutely no reason at all , why I shouldn´t be able to deliver naturally .

And now I´m starting to panic , I feel like "everything is going soooo great , there is bound to be the big bang at the end" Stupid , I knw , but I could really use some encouraging words , especially from all you successful vba3csers .

One thing though , rcs is NOT an option , because I know myself well enough to be sure , that if I didn´t at least try a vbac , I´d hate myself forever for it . So please , only positive vibes , I REALLY need those now

[LisaSedai]

I'm only a VBA 1C'er but I'm sending happy,healthy pregnancy and delivery vibes to you. You can do it!

Hypnobabies program has this part where you visualize exactly how your "birthing day" is going to happen. Maybe you should look into some meditation to help ease your fears.

[SAMarshall]

I'm sorry you're getting nervous! I think that's a perfectly normal reaction. I have no experience with vaginal birth, and I am still trying for a VBA2C. It does make me a little nervous, too, but I am going to trust that my body will be able to get this baby out! It sounds like you've got a great doctor who will be supportive of your VBAC. I think that is a great help! I'm sorry I can't share a "success" story, yet, but I'm feeling positive about my upcoming experience (in about 6 months!). 

I totally know what you mean by "repeat cs is not an option!" I'm going for a VBA2C and I just cannot accept the idea of just scheduling a repeat c-section. Even if for some reason I KNEW I couldn't VBAC, I would still wait until I was in labor! 

There are a lot of success stories out there to read and get some inspiration! Good luck with everything. I think you have a great attitude about VBAC, and that's an important step!

[VEG KIM]

You can do it! Our bodies are amazing and we are designed to give birth. If you haven't already read Ina May Gaskins Guide to Childbirth she has some great advice and so much positivity.

At 43 years of age, I had a successful VBAC 6 weeks ago. I had a c section 8 years prior.

Natural birth was the experience of a lifetime, I'm so proud of myself. Please, try not to worry too much. Admittedly, I had concerns as well during my pregnancy, but just discuss these with your Dr. (and it sounds like you have a enlightened one) and he can reassure you.

[musikmama]

I'm only 10 weeks, and have the same concerns as you do about having a VBAC.  I'm more worried about what the hospital will try and make me do/not do that will lessen my chances for a VBAC.  I'm nervous--but I know I made it REALLY far until things started going downhill.  Reading about other experiences, and educating myself is really helping me believe I CAN do this.  I've got a while to wait, but want to be prepared. I'm happy that everything seems to be going very well for you right now!   One thing, if they start asking you to do an u/s at this point, refuse. They'll use any reason they can find in an u/s to get you to do a repeat c/s...and most reasons are unfounded, especially if your pregnancy has been uneventful and low-risk to this point. GOOD LUCK sweetie and have faith!