my 38 week appointment

[prinzesstephi]

So, I went in for my pre-op/pre-natal appointment today with my doctor (I usually see a CNM) and went through the usual... weight, blood pressure, temp, urine... and we started talking about the upcoming c-section.  I DO NOT want a c-section... it will be my fourth, and I've not had a single good experience with them.  However, that being said, I've been told time and time again that vaginal isn't an option for me.. since I had two previous c-sections, then my third child was breech, they couldn't risk turning her due to the fact that it could cause a rupture.  Well, we were talking, and she said "Well, I see here that you've opted for a repeat cesarean, and we need to set up a time".  I said "no, actually, I was told that I HAD to have a c-section, that there was no choice".  She went on to tell me that since the baby was head down, that although she'd recommend a repeat, that a vaginal would be an option for me.  OH MAN did my hopes soar... I mean, after three c-sections, to be able to attempt a trial of labor?? I was beside myself!! And, almost instantly, my hopes were crushed.  She looked at my paperwork again and said "oh, oops... it seems you've had three previous c-sections, not two.  Two is the cut off for VBACs at this hospital."  I know she didn't mean any harm, and she's an amazing doctor... but still.  I felt crushed.  I did talk to her about my anxieties, and she said that she'd make a note in my chart to make sure that I had something in my I.V. directly before the c-section to help ease my anxiety, but...

... I don't know.  I'm just crushed.

[Mamie_85]

Feb. 5, 2009 at 12:18 AM

oh stephanie, i remember being told with gavin that it was a possiblility, till the whole "oh wait, you've been cut both ways..um..okay..yeah, we're going to have to schedule a c-section." i'm so sorry, i know how that hurts.

[mom2monkeyboys]

Feb. 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Hang in there!  I know that once the baby is here, you will forget about everything!  With #3, they were starting to talk csection (I had two previous vaginal and KNEW I didn't want a csection) because she had not dropped yet and I pushed to avoid one.  Hang in there, honey!

[TheLostMuppet]

Feb. 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM

Im sorry, babe =(
You can do this, though! Youre a pro, right =}
{{HUGS}}

[Matthewnmomma]

Feb. 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM

I just had my section and it wasn't as bad as the previous two. I had a tubal at the same time and that's why I still feel crappy, but it is a little easier to get up and move around when you know what to expect. Good luck!!