Diaper Swappers

NorwexMa · 08-17-2012, 12:31 PM

Just thought I would share my successful vbac story for those out there considering vbacs or looking for encouragement!
I had my Dr. appt on Wed. August 15. Dr. mentioned decrease rate of success for vbac's if I went overdue. That day I was 39 weeks by the Drs EDD, and 39 weeks +2 days by my calculations. He didn't check for dilation or effacement, but said we would do it next appt, along with possibly stripping membranes. So I made another appt for the next week.
I went home, and cleaned like crazy. I didn't dare to quite call it nesting- it was all stuff I had intended to get done in the past weeks. DH was working with a crew about 1 1/2 hours away, but said he was coming home that evening until baby was born. In the back of my mind I knew it was a good thing, but didn't want to get him excited.

He got home about 10:30 PM. His boss for the job (who is his cousin) said this weekend would be a great baby time so he could come back and help work in 1 1/2 weeks when they needed him. I was uncomfortable and couldn't get to sleep very well.
I woke up about 1:30 with what I was sure was a 'real contraction'. About 1:45 AM I decided to quit being lazy and to time them. First one was 7 min apart, about 1 min long. They got closer really fast, and by 2:45, they were about 3 min apart, lasting 1 min. long. I woke up DH, and we did last minute packing, and brought the DD and DS to Grandpa and Grandmas (1/4 mi away). The hospital we got to the hospital about 4 AM, and our doula met us there. By the time we got thru the paperwork, and IV in (GBS positive), and some fetal monitoring done, it was soon 5 AM, and I was getting really sick of all the hospital stuff, and working on concentrating on the contractions which were getting much stronger and closer. I kept asking to go to the whirpool, but that wasn't working out w/ the monitoring, and dr coming. About 6 AM my water broke. The contractions were getting much more painful, and in my mind I was starting to doubt wether I could do it. (DD was C/S after labor, 3x suction, and that Dr. said she wouldn't go thru my pelvis.) I didn't voice it, but I was really thinking a C/S would be easier. The nurses had just checked me, and said I was 8 cm, but a couple contractions later, I started pushing. I felt sooo much pressure on my pelvis, I was starting to worry, but about that time after a couple pushes, they were saying they seen a head FULL of hair! That was sooo ecouraging!
So 3 hours after arriving at the hospital, at 7:10 AM, she was born. DH was so overwhelmed that it was sucessful, he was very choked up. I was the determinded on the whole pregnancy, even when the hospital nurse asked if I thought I was going to need a C/S this time too. In the end, it was the faith my DH and doula had in ME that made me go thru with it, even w/o pain meds.
I had some tearing, but recovery is SOOOO much better than a C/S! When family came that morning, they all couldn't belive how good I looked.
There were many people that doubted me, some thought I was crazy and a C/S was an easy way to deliver, and some thought I was risking me and my baby's life/health, but I would do it again in a heartbeat!

LaKia Gesine (long I sound in LaKia, and Gesine is pronounced Jes-seen) stats- 7#, 3 oz, 20" long. Chest and head- 13". She is nursing like a Hoover

and lost less than 1 oz. of her birth weight. She is such a good baby- she didn't even cry a lot after birth. Her big sister is the proudest little peacock you ever did see!

dannic · 08-17-2012, 01:05 PM

CONGRATS! What a wonderful birth story. My mom had 3 csections before a dr let her vbac...she went on to have 3 vbacs.
So happy that it all worked as desired and that you get your husband home for the babymoon! YAY!

challmeyeralways · 08-17-2012, 01:39 PM

How wonderful!!! I am so glad you were able to keep your head straight. It is hard making decisions when you are in pain. Good Job!

pkaskaggs · 08-17-2012, 02:04 PM

congrats!!!

Almacham · 08-17-2012, 06:55 PM

Congratulations!

mommyria2 · 08-18-2012, 06:02 AM

Congrats. Vbacs are awesome.

adoreachild · 08-23-2012, 07:05 AM

Congratulations! Great story. Thanks for sharing.

mindylikeomg · 08-25-2012, 09:16 PM

Wow congratulations! I'm attempting a VBAC in February and so nervous but so determined!

el's mama · 08-26-2012, 04:05 AM

Congratulations!! I'm going to share your story with my sis. She's had 2 c-sections (both times she was totally committed to a natural birth) and dreams of her VBAC. I'm so happy for you and you are strong!

Gita · 08-28-2012, 08:13 PM

Congrats! And thanks for sharing, I'm planning hba2c, this was encouraging to read

08-17-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
NorwexMa Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SD Posts: 821 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100%	My vba2c baby-Welcome LaKia Gesine! Just thought I would share my successful vbac story for those out there considering vbacs or looking for encouragement! I had my Dr. appt on Wed. August 15. Dr. mentioned decrease rate of success for vbac's if I went overdue. That day I was 39 weeks by the Drs EDD, and 39 weeks +2 days by my calculations. He didn't check for dilation or effacement, but said we would do it next appt, along with possibly stripping membranes. So I made another appt for the next week. I went home, and cleaned like crazy. I didn't dare to quite call it nesting- it was all stuff I had intended to get done in the past weeks. DH was working with a crew about 1 1/2 hours away, but said he was coming home that evening until baby was born. In the back of my mind I knew it was a good thing, but didn't want to get him excited. He got home about 10:30 PM. His boss for the job (who is his cousin) said this weekend would be a great baby time so he could come back and help work in 1 1/2 weeks when they needed him. I was uncomfortable and couldn't get to sleep very well. I woke up about 1:30 with what I was sure was a 'real contraction'. About 1:45 AM I decided to quit being lazy and to time them. First one was 7 min apart, about 1 min long. They got closer really fast, and by 2:45, they were about 3 min apart, lasting 1 min. long. I woke up DH, and we did last minute packing, and brought the DD and DS to Grandpa and Grandmas (1/4 mi away). The hospital we got to the hospital about 4 AM, and our doula met us there. By the time we got thru the paperwork, and IV in (GBS positive), and some fetal monitoring done, it was soon 5 AM, and I was getting really sick of all the hospital stuff, and working on concentrating on the contractions which were getting much stronger and closer. I kept asking to go to the whirpool, but that wasn't working out w/ the monitoring, and dr coming. About 6 AM my water broke. The contractions were getting much more painful, and in my mind I was starting to doubt wether I could do it. (DD was C/S after labor, 3x suction, and that Dr. said she wouldn't go thru my pelvis.) I didn't voice it, but I was really thinking a C/S would be easier. The nurses had just checked me, and said I was 8 cm, but a couple contractions later, I started pushing. I felt sooo much pressure on my pelvis, I was starting to worry, but about that time after a couple pushes, they were saying they seen a head FULL of hair! That was sooo ecouraging! So 3 hours after arriving at the hospital, at 7:10 AM, she was born. DH was so overwhelmed that it was sucessful, he was very choked up. I was the determinded on the whole pregnancy, even when the hospital nurse asked if I thought I was going to need a C/S this time too. In the end, it was the faith my DH and doula had in ME that made me go thru with it, even w/o pain meds. I had some tearing, but recovery is SOOOO much better than a C/S! When family came that morning, they all couldn't belive how good I looked. There were many people that doubted me, some thought I was crazy and a C/S was an easy way to deliver, and some thought I was risking me and my baby's life/health, but I would do it again in a heartbeat! LaKia Gesine (long I sound in LaKia, and Gesine is pronounced Jes-seen) stats- 7#, 3 oz, 20" long. Chest and head- 13". She is nursing like a Hoover and lost less than 1 oz. of her birth weight. She is such a good baby- she didn't even cry a lot after birth. Her big sister is the proudest little peacock you ever did see! __________________ Leah, PT WOHM to DD (5yr) DS (3 yr) and DD Married to a farming addicted DH. I enjoy being thrifty green with Norwex! http://leahrus.norwex.biz

08-17-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
dannic Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,733 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Re: My vba2c baby-Welcome LaKia Gesine! CONGRATS! What a wonderful birth story. My mom had 3 csections before a dr let her vbac...she went on to have 3 vbacs. So happy that it all worked as desired and that you get your husband home for the babymoon! YAY!

08-17-2012, 01:39 PM	#3
challmeyeralways Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: central ca Posts: 540 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100%	Re: My vba2c baby-Welcome LaKia Gesine! How wonderful!!! I am so glad you were able to keep your head straight. It is hard making decisions when you are in pain. Good Job! __________________ Christina- Loving wife to Daniel, Mama to Heather (10), Lizzie (9), Allie (9), Bekah (8), Steven (6), Jer (5), and Little Man

08-17-2012, 02:04 PM	#4
pkaskaggs Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 984 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My vba2c baby-Welcome LaKia Gesine! congrats!!! __________________ Yvonne --- loving wife to my computer geek (10 years) christian, homeschooling, breastfeeding, gentle mama to BIG SIS(6), LIL BRO(3), and our new, sweet BABY GIRL

08-17-2012, 06:55 PM	#5
Almacham Keep hating - I'll keep smiling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slytherin House Posts: 15,930 Ratings: 84 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My vba2c baby-Welcome LaKia Gesine! Congratulations! __________________ Sarah, mom of many