Yes. You read that right. We have 4 days until our little man will be here. We did decide to go ahead and have a repeat C-section. We chose this route, for a few reasons.
-He is an unstable lie – meaning he won’t settle in a position. Some days he is head down. Some days he is breach. Babies generally pick a position and stick in it, but he isn’t doing that. It was the same problem we had with my daughter. They think the size of her head is what caused it.
-He is measuring very large. At our 32w5d growth scan he was already measuring at 6lbs. At our 36w5d growth scan they were estimating 8lbs9oz. With at least another lb to gain prior to delivery. I do know growth scans can be off by 1/2lb either way, that is the official line anyway. (I would guess as much as 1lb either way). But L was 9lbs5oz. Which is a pretty good indication that he will be on the large side as well.
-I am scared of the complications that come with a VBAC. Irrational, as I know there are complications with c-section as well. But……..
-Convenience – By scheduling it in advance my oldest friend/other mom is coming from Colorado to be here when the baby is born and to help with L. I was also able to create a schedule for L and who is going to get her where she needs to go each day, something that was a big concern for me.
-Anxiety – the closer we have gotten to my due date the worse my anxiety of something happening to him has gotten. The reality is, for my mental state, the sooner he is here the better.
-Knowing what to expect – I had a C-section with L. She was also an unstable lie and her head would not engage. I waited as long as my doc would feasibly let me before trying induction, with him knowing it was going to fail, and ultimately having a C-section. I was 10days overdue when I went in to get the cervadil. She simply wasn’t coming out vaginally. Anyway, I know what to expect for a c-section which helps with my fear of the unknown.
I know that a C-section is not the best option for everyone. But it feels like the best one for us at this time. For those who know me it sounds strange for me to choose this, I am the natural organic queen. My birth plan with L was very adamant about as little intervention as possible, no pain meds etc. I even do a delayed vaccination schedule. But the most important thing is for him and I to be safe and right now I feel like this is the safest healthiest choice for us both.
Part of me keeps hoping he will come on his own in the next few days and I will have the opportunity to try for a VBAC. I find myself doing the old wives tales to induce. Eating lots of fresh pineapple, spicy foods (that that is the norm for me), walking a lot, squatting when I need something off the ground, sitting on the yoga ball instead of my chair ect. But…………I am realistic enough to know that the chances of that happening are about 1 in a million and I am comfortable with our plan.
On to the fun stuff; We took professional belly photos and family pictures about a month or so ago. I have been waiting to get them so I could post them on my blog, but alas I still don’t have them back. I will probably be 12weeks post-partum by the time I have them. In the meantime, here are a few belly pics I took.
“Bernie’s” room has come along nicely. I wanted something simple and elegant. But we came across this bedding with vintage race cars and M fell in love. So we have a vintage transportation room. Vintage cars, planes, motorcyles, etc. Here are some pics.
The road goes all the way around the room. M is making wooden cars to go on the road, but it is taking him a little longer than planned so they aren’t up yet. We have a few things left to do, but I like it. I can't decide if my favorite part is the planes hanging in the corner or the Mural.
I am trying to decide what to do about this blog. Should I just throw in the towel? Should I change it to a blog about working 60hrs week while caring for a newborn and a 4 year old? It is definitely no longer about infertility. I am not sure what I am going to do. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
In the meantime, baby “Bernie” will be here in 4 short days and I PROMISE I will post an announcement from the hospital.
I can’t believe he is almost here!
Prayers, good thoughts, etc for a safe and healthy mom and baby are always appreciated!!!!
-He is measuring very large. At our 32w5d growth scan he was already measuring at 6lbs. At our 36w5d growth scan they were estimating 8lbs9oz. With at least another lb to gain prior to delivery. I do know growth scans can be off by 1/2lb either way, that is the official line anyway. (I would guess as much as 1lb either way). But L was 9lbs5oz. Which is a pretty good indication that he will be on the large side as well.
-I am scared of the complications that come with a VBAC. Irrational, as I know there are complications with c-section as well. But……..
-Convenience – By scheduling it in advance my oldest friend/other mom is coming from Colorado to be here when the baby is born and to help with L. I was also able to create a schedule for L and who is going to get her where she needs to go each day, something that was a big concern for me.
-Anxiety – the closer we have gotten to my due date the worse my anxiety of something happening to him has gotten. The reality is, for my mental state, the sooner he is here the better.
-Knowing what to expect – I had a C-section with L. She was also an unstable lie and her head would not engage. I waited as long as my doc would feasibly let me before trying induction, with him knowing it was going to fail, and ultimately having a C-section. I was 10days overdue when I went in to get the cervadil. She simply wasn’t coming out vaginally. Anyway, I know what to expect for a c-section which helps with my fear of the unknown.
I know that a C-section is not the best option for everyone. But it feels like the best one for us at this time. For those who know me it sounds strange for me to choose this, I am the natural organic queen. My birth plan with L was very adamant about as little intervention as possible, no pain meds etc. I even do a delayed vaccination schedule. But the most important thing is for him and I to be safe and right now I feel like this is the safest healthiest choice for us both.
Part of me keeps hoping he will come on his own in the next few days and I will have the opportunity to try for a VBAC. I find myself doing the old wives tales to induce. Eating lots of fresh pineapple, spicy foods (that that is the norm for me), walking a lot, squatting when I need something off the ground, sitting on the yoga ball instead of my chair ect. But…………I am realistic enough to know that the chances of that happening are about 1 in a million and I am comfortable with our plan.
On to the fun stuff; We took professional belly photos and family pictures about a month or so ago. I have been waiting to get them so I could post them on my blog, but alas I still don’t have them back. I will probably be 12weeks post-partum by the time I have them. In the meantime, here are a few belly pics I took.
“Bernie’s” room has come along nicely. I wanted something simple and elegant. But we came across this bedding with vintage race cars and M fell in love. So we have a vintage transportation room. Vintage cars, planes, motorcyles, etc. Here are some pics.
The road goes all the way around the room. M is making wooden cars to go on the road, but it is taking him a little longer than planned so they aren’t up yet. We have a few things left to do, but I like it. I can't decide if my favorite part is the planes hanging in the corner or the Mural.
I am trying to decide what to do about this blog. Should I just throw in the towel? Should I change it to a blog about working 60hrs week while caring for a newborn and a 4 year old? It is definitely no longer about infertility. I am not sure what I am going to do. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
In the meantime, baby “Bernie” will be here in 4 short days and I PROMISE I will post an announcement from the hospital.
I can’t believe he is almost here!
Prayers, good thoughts, etc for a safe and healthy mom and baby are always appreciated!!!!
1 comments:
Congratulations! Bernie is almost here! You look absolutely beautiful Tracy! Sending you lots of love, hugs and prayers! Can't wait to see your LO's pics when he arrives!
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