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With DD1, I was dilating at 35 weeks and on bed rest until 39 when they induced me. I never dilated past 3 cms, and after about 14 hours, I begged for a c-section. I was mentally and physically exhausted, and my ob didn't like how weak I had become in the last couple of weeks, so a c-section seemed the best course of action. With DD2, we were all set to go for a repeat, and had the target date. I was 36 at the time of delivery, and had been on bed rest since 34 weeks. I was 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced, and at a +2 station. I had lost A LOT of blood during the first section, and after discussing with my ob the risk of losing more blood (I'm anemic) with a section and with a VBAC, we decided to give a VBAC a go. My ob never does them because they have their risks. Anyway, I went into labor, and I didn't realize it until they hooked me up to the monitor that I was having contractions. I honestly didn't know how I was going to push that baby out, since we made the decision so late in the game, I didn't have any time to read up on delivering vaginally. My ob said since the baby's head had been about half an inch from the world for so long, she would break my water and the baby would probably fall out. Well, they broke my water at about 6:30 pm, and DD2 was born 12 hours later. By then, my epi had worn off, so I felt EVERYTHING, and I had a 3rd degree laceration on my kitty, as well as a laceration to my cervix (DD2's head never smushed, just came out perfectly round). I was in the OR for two hours, and lost 2600 ccs of blood and had to be transfused. Even with all that had happened, I would still choose a VBAC. Why? The recovery was so much easier than a c section. I could walk and move freely. Sitting hurt, but that got better. Sex is a little iffy at first and is worse if you BF. But if you are a good candidate, it can be done. I didn't "know nothing bout birthin no babies" and I still pushed her out. I say go for it if your OB things you can take it. The baby practically pushes itself out even if you aren't so good at pushing.
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