[chlorita]

I'm now 41+2 days and I'm getting really discouraged about achieving my VBAC. I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow to "reevaluate" my situation. He's been wonderful so far, no pressure or anything.

any other moms been thru this?

 

[AugustineM]

I have been through it. And I definitely have advice, because my situation did NOT turn out favorably. I went to 42 weeks and one day and could no longer stay in the care of my midwives. I had been having prodromal labor for weeks, and was at 4cm, so opted to have my water broken to induce. I began labor right away, but to make a long story short, baby was asynclictic, I pushed for 3 hours, then had a repeat cesarean. I really think that this was due to the induction.

Here's some things I wish I would have done differently.
1. Reevaluated my due date. I did not know my dates for absolutely sure, and I now know that my dates must have been off. DD did not look like an "overdue" baby (whatever that means) and she was only 7.5 lbs. A full pound and a half smaller than my first, who was born on his due date. I wish I would have talked with my midwives about shifting the date.
2. Not agreed to induction, or perhaps put them off for a couple days... said I felt sick, or whatever, and stalled. I think I could have done that and still stayed in their care.
3. Gotten a better doula. I got a free one who didn't have a lot of experience. Do you have a good one? SO important for a hospital birth!! My labor was long, extremely painful, and exhausting. I didn't have any pain medication, but really needed a lot more support and advice.
4. If I had to be transferred out of their care, I should have just said, "OK, so be it!!"

I hope this advice helps you. I really wanted my vbac and I'm sure you do too. GL!! You can do it. Your baby will be born when he/she's ready, and it's best not to mess with their arrival!

 

[citymama]

I'm afraid I don't have any experience with this, but have been thinking of you. How did your appointment go? What signs is your body giving you?

Hugs, mama!

 

[rainbowfairymomma]

I had a HBAC but I had my son at 41 weeks and 5 days. He was perfectly healthy and a wonderful birth.
I wish you all the best!

 

[tika]

I haven't been through it, but I think I would likely be "sick" that day or have a car breakdown or something. Be busy on Friday and reschedule for Monday. That gives you several days to (hopefully) go into labor and avoiding your OB for a few days.

Who knows, he may just want a biophysical profile at this time or he might want to start talking c/s or induction methods.

Hugs!

 

[nurnur]

I was worried that I was going to go on forever, but was prepared to just let my baby/body pick it's time. 41.3 water broke and 41.5 I finaly went into labor and birthed 14hrs later. JUST SAY NO to induction, you have the right. I believe that it's 42 completed weeks and not the beginning of the 42nd week that is the issue...look it up in Williams Obstetrics text. The OB's keep pushing this postdates thing up and up and up, pretty soon women will have to be delivered before they hit 40 weeks ~ nonsense. Hang in there mama and listen to your baby, you are the expert.

~Carrie

 

[MommytoTwo]

I was overdue with my 2nd as well ... its very hard. If your dr isnt pressuring you then you are lucky. Just relax and your baby will come when she or he is ready. I know its hard. Mine was going to be a vbac but ended in a c-sec at 42 weeks. I think relaxing is key to be honest with you. Good luck!

 

[AugustineM]

Hey nurnur -- I just tried to pm you but it says your mailbox is full. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I'm curious about your vba2c and how difficult it was for you to find a provider. I live in Seattle. PM me if you'd be interested in sharing your story w/ me.

Sorry, OP, to be off topic!! Maybe you're in labor!

 

[pampered_mom]

I haven't been where you've been, but wanted to encourage you to think of it this way:

On AVERAGE pregnancies last 40 weeks. Average means that there are people who's pregnancies lasted less than that and women who's pregnancies went longer than that. Some women are microwaves when it comes to gestating and other women are slow cookers. There have been women who have gone 44 weeks.

My suggestion - don't let your doctor pressure you into being induced or going for a c/s just because you're at 41w 2d. A more prudent course of action would be an NST - if everything is aok there's no reason why you shouldn't allow your sweet babe to pick their own birthday.

Hang in there!!!

 

[chlorita]

Well, I had my appointment today. He said everything looked great, estimated the baby to be about 7 lbs. I have to see him again Tuesday morning to do another check. I was nervous going in as to what he would say but all went great. Maybe now I can relax and go into labor

thanks for all the encouragement. I can't wait to post my VBAC birth story

 

[tika]

That is awesome chlorita. I hope you aren't pregnant come Tuesday, but if you are I hope that appt goes just as well.

 

[aisraeltax]

vba2c/c's here.. glad to hear the appt. went well. try to walk alot, etc. and sending many VBAC vibes your way!!