Dr appt today

[mrsjenrn]

Well, I had my first appt today! It was so weird having Zoe there, lol! H came home from work early so we all went. According to everyone's calculations based on my LMP, I should be 7 weeks and 2 days, but the u/s showed 6 weeks. There was a good strong HB (so tiny!) and my dr didn't seem too concerned. I, however, am freaking out. It does kinda make sense because I tested when I was 3 days late and got a BFN, then tested again when I was 9 days late and got a BFP. I am still freaking out though. I hate being pg sometimes.

My next appt is 4 weeks from today and I will have another u/s.

We leave for CT on Wed (in laws are all there) and we plan on telling them and calling my family while we're up there.

[sara76]

Congrats on a heartbeat, tiny is just fine! You're going to be just fine. (keep repeating that and maybe you'll convince yourself to enjoy this .

[jennifer8080]

Congrats!!!!! Maybe you ovulated late??? My cycles were crazy when I was BFing/pumping.

[mrsjenrn]

It's definitely possible that I o'd late, esp considering I was 3 days late and still had a BFN. I admit to using Dr Google (shame on me!) but in this case it actually eased my mind. Ah, the pregnancy wait and see game. Gotta love it!

Mr dr brought up a RCS/VBAC too and basically told me everything had to be perfect in order to have a VBAC. If I am still tight and closed up, he won't do one. If the baby is as big as Zoe (about 9 lbs) he won't do one. Guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.

[aegis2005]

A strong heartbeat is a great thing.

[jennifer8080]

Aug 14, 2012 7:42:32 GMT -5 mrsjenrn said:

It's definitely possible that I o'd late, esp considering I was 3 days late and still had a BFN. I admit to using Dr Google (shame on me!) but in this case it actually eased my mind. Ah, the pregnancy wait and see game. Gotta love it!

Mr dr brought up a RCS/VBAC too and basically told me everything had to be perfect in order to have a VBAC. If I am still tight and closed up, he won't do one. If the baby is as big as Zoe (about 9 lbs) he won't do one. Guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.

I think that's how I ended up with 2 EDDs. My first was based on date of miscarriage and the second was from an ultrasound, so I'm thinking I probably O'd late.

That stinks about the VBAC. I hope that things work out in your favor so that you can try for one!

[moonstone523]

Glad everything is going well.

I'm shocked doctors are so scared of 9lb babies. I do understand about a VBAC situation though and the risks there.

I hope everything works out PERFECTLY for you!

[mrsjenrn]

I am thinking about going to an ICAN meeting once I am further along. I want as much info about VBACs as possible! I also want to hire a doula this time around, but I am not sure when to do that. If this is a big baby, obviously I won't need her, but I want to be prepared if I do.

[moonstone523]

What is ICAN?

[babybchbum]

From what I've heard if you want to do a VBAC TGH is the only hospital in our area that will allow it ( I haven't done a lot of research though either)

[mrsjenrn]

Aug 14, 2012 13:16:45 GMT -5 moonstone523 said:

What is ICAN?

International Cesarean Awreness Network

ICAN’s Statement of Beliefs

We, the International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc., believe that:

1. The cesarean section rate remains at an alarmingly higher rate than the 15% average recommended by the World Heath Organization (WHO). WHO estimates that half (50%) of all cesarean sections performed in the United States are unnecessary.

2. When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a lifesaving technique for both mother and baby, and worth the risks involved. With half the cesareans being performed deemed unnecessary by WHO, the risks these mothers and babies are exposed to are avoidable and costly.

3. In most cases VBAC is safe for both mother and infant. A repeat cesarean should never be considered routine- it is major abdominal surgery with many risks.

4. Birth is a normal physiological process. Given sincere emotional support, real education, and an honest opportunity, 90-95% of women can deliver vaginally, joyfully, as nature intended.

5. Women have the right to accurate information regarding nutrition and risks of drugs during pregnancy and labor. Poor nutrition, smoking, alcohol, and medications taken during pregnancy and labor often affect the infant’s well-being and contribute to unnecessary cesareans.

6. Women have the right to the information necessary for using medical technology and procedures judiciously. The misuse of technology has fostered the high cesarean rate. Women have the right to know what tests are being performed, the side effects of such tests, the right to decline any procedures. Informed consent is not a privilege, it is a right of all birthing women.

7. Women must be allowed to express all their birth related feelings in a safe and supportive environment. The emotions of a pregnant and birthing woman have profound effects on the birth outcome.

8. Patient-choice cesareans are unethical and immoral. Women are not being fully informed of the risks of this option in childbirth, and therefore make decisions based on cultural myth and fear surrounding childbirth.

9. We as women must now assume more responsibility for our own bodies and births. At stake are our babies, our bodies, and our futures.

[mrsjenrn]

Aug 14, 2012 15:15:27 GMT -5 babybchbum said:

From what I've heard if you want to do a VBAC TGH is the only hospital in our area that will allow it ( I haven't done a lot of research though either)

I have heard this, too, so I am glad I plan on delivering there again anyway. Yay!

[sara76]

The practice I go to will do a vbac with perfect conditions, as of now. My Dr swore up and down that I would be a candidate since I'm healthy and my first c section was my first surgery and it was planned and my scar is low enough, etc. Of course things may change. I may end up with another breech stinker, or apparently just as bad, a "big baby", or hypertension or whatever. But it's not ruled out in their practice, and they deliver at St Joes Womens. I will likely do a RCS anyway. But wanted to throw that out there. They will not, however, have anything to do with babies coming out feet first, which was what stuck me with my first one.

[melis74]

Congrats on hearing the heartbeat, that is the best moment! I hope that you are able to have the birthing experience that you want.

[jennifer8080]

I'm not really sure about options for VBACs but I know St Joe's Women's does them, because my friend used to work there. The only other likely option in this state is home birth, which I know isn't something most people want to do, but I have several friends who have done it.

[mrsjenrn]

Aug 14, 2012 19:35:22 GMT -5 jennifer8080 said:

I'm not really sure about options for VBACs but I know St Joe's Women's does them, because my friend used to work there. The only other likely option in this state is home birth, which I know isn't something most people want to do, but I have several friends who have done it.

This makes sense in my head, but I don't know if it will to you guys - I would want to be in better physical shape for a home birth since I had a c section last time. Plus my house is super tiny and I would feel very cramped in here. I would love to do a home birth, especially after seeing your pics, Jennifer! It does kinda scare me though, I am not gonna lie, even though I am close to TGH.

[jennifer8080]

Aug 14, 2012 20:15:40 GMT -5 mrsjenrn said:

Aug 14, 2012 19:35:22 GMT -5 jennifer8080 said:

I'm not really sure about options for VBACs but I know St Joe's Women's does them, because my friend used to work there. The only other likely option in this state is home birth, which I know isn't something most people want to do, but I have several friends who have done it.

This makes sense in my head, but I don't know if it will to you guys - I would want to be in better physical shape for a home birth since I had a c section last time. Plus my house is super tiny and I would feel very cramped in here. I would love to do a home birth, especially after seeing your pics, Jennifer! It does kinda scare me though, I am not gonna lie, even though I am close to TGH.

Totally a personal decision! I know it's not for everyone.