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01-23-2013 at 1:26 PM
VikiT05
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Hope to have a VBAC - 9 days till CS - discouraged

I have 9 days left till I'm 40 weeks. At 40 weeks I'm scheduled to have a CS if I don't go into labor.  If I do go into labor this will be a VBAC for me.  My first pregnancy was breach. I saw my midwife today and am only a 1 cm dilated.  If I was more dilated she would have stripped my membranes to encourage labor.

Both midwives in my group say to have lots of sex to encourage dilation and effacement. The problem is finding the time and having a husband with a low libido. They say to have "good sex" at least once a day.  I don't think this will happen and I know my husband is stressed over this. Talk about being put on the spot. We don't have the time, don't feel like doing it and now they say to do it 1-2 times a day?!?

I've been using primrose oil, raspberry leaf tea and nipple stimulation for the past 5 days or so.  All that has happened is my baby has dropped and my braxton hicks contractions have severely slowed. I really need some words of encouragement!  So don't want another CS and am feeling very depressed over the possibility.

 
01-23-2013 at 1:29 PM
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Why are they scheduling a c/s right at 40w? 


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01-23-2013 at 1:30 PM
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It didn't work for me when I was trying to bring on labor with my twins, but I would ask DH just to have sex.  As far as "good" sex, you could always take care of business on your own if he won't help you out. 

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01-23-2013 at 1:44 PM
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Where I live it's hard to find an OB that will allow a VBAC at all.  In fact, in one local hospital only one doctor does VBAC's out of all of the practicing OB's, and its a very busy urban hospital. My OB is one of the few progressive OB's in the area and has two midwives plus an NP in his practice.  His three requirements for allowing a VBAC are 1) a CS on the due date if no spontaneous labor 2) an epidural in place in case of rupture and emergency CS and 3) no induction because the risk of rupture is too high.
 
01-23-2013 at 1:46 PM
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Do not be discouraged! I am also trying for a VBAC in April and my OB has said the same thing, more than likely they will schedule a c section for 40 weeks. You should try visiting the VBAC board here, there are several stories of women who went into labor right at 39 weeks and 6 days and were successful. Don't stress yourself out and Don't be discouraged, Im sure it will all work out for you. : )

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01-23-2013 at 2:34 PM
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what if you just accidentally didn't show up to your c/s appt so that they might reschedule it? I don't know how comfortable you would be doing this, but I HAVE heard of this being done... I'm not sure how I would feel doing that if I was in your position, but if it saved me for a week and there was no big risks, I might...

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01-23-2013 at 2:56 PM
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I don't really have any advice except to say that I 100% understand where you are at right now.  It's so frustrating!  My OB will let me to go 42 weeks, but that's this Sunday so I fully expect at my visit tomorrow that we will schedule a c-section for Monday morning.  It sucks too because I'm a *perfect* VBAC candidate except the fact that my kid won't show up!  So incredibly frustrating!  I am definitely already depressed over the fact that I may end up with another c/s despite everything and that I waited an extra 3 weeks to have it if that's what ends up happening.  I just want to cry thinking about it.   

The only upside that I can give you is that at least you are a cm dilated!  I haven't been that until Monday (2 days ago) when I was 41 weeks 1 day.  It is so incredibly frustrating, but hopefully since you've already started to dilate it means progress!  

I understand on the husband front as well.  I finally had to sort of flip out on DH the other night about the fact that we weren't having sex.  I was sobbing telling him all the things I've tried to send myself into labor (trust me-I've tried almost everything!) and that there is only 1 thing that he can do to help so he freaking needs to do it!  But we have the same schedule/libido problems as you.  This freak out came the night after I told he we should have sex and he told me "ok-mount me" and when I didn't he fell asleep.  I'll be dammed if I'm doing all the work there buddy!  

Anyway, like I said I don't have any advice, but I do really truly understand where you are at and it freaking sucks.  Here's hoping we both deliver this weekend!   *hugs!*


 
01-23-2013 at 3:19 PM
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mistresscox:

I don't really have any advice except to say that I 100% understand where you are at right now.  It's so frustrating!  My OB will let me to go 42 weeks, but that's this Sunday so I fully expect at my visit tomorrow that we will schedule a c-section for Monday morning.  It sucks too because I'm a *perfect* VBAC candidate except the fact that my kid won't show up!  So incredibly frustrating!  I am definitely already depressed over the fact that I may end up with another c/s despite everything and that I waited an extra 3 weeks to have it if that's what ends up happening.  I just want to cry thinking about it.   

The only upside that I can give you is that at least you are a cm dilated!  I haven't been that until Monday (2 days ago) when I was 41 weeks 1 day.  It is so incredibly frustrating, but hopefully since you've already started to dilate it means progress!  

I understand on the husband front as well.  I finally had to sort of flip out on DH the other night about the fact that we weren't having sex.  I was sobbing telling him all the things I've tried to send myself into labor (trust me-I've tried almost everything!) and that there is only 1 thing that he can do to help so he freaking needs to do it!  But we have the same schedule/libido problems as you.  This freak out came the night after I told he we should have sex and he told me "ok-mount me" and when I didn't he fell asleep.  I'll be dammed if I'm doing all the work there buddy!  

Anyway, like I said I don't have any advice, but I do really truly understand where you are at and it freaking sucks.  Here's hoping we both deliver this weekend!   *hugs!*

 

Thank you!  It's good to hear that someone else is frustrated as well. I just tried walking on an inclined tred mill.  I figured at least it would relieve some stress.  I started contracting a bit, but it stopped an  hour later.

Good luck! Hugs!! 

 
01-23-2013 at 3:38 PM
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Google/YouTube the pressure points that help encourage contractions

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01-23-2013 at 3:47 PM
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Mee83shell:

Google/YouTube the pressure points that help encourage contractions

ooo this is a good one too....

and I heard chiropractors and prenatal massage can do it too... 


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01-23-2013 at 4:45 PM
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My OB would only let me attempt a vbac up to my due date too. It was due to the size of my baby (9 lbs 2oz, 22") and the size of my pelvis. I was told the only chance I had of delivering naturally would be if I had a smaller baby, thus the need to go into labor before my due date. It didn't work out for me. I had absolutely no signs of labor and had a c/s at 40w2d. I was disappointed, but overall it wasn't the end of the world. The 2nd time around was much easier than the first.

You still have time. I went into labor with DD1 at 41w3d. She never dropped, so the fact that you've dropped is a good sign. I also didn't have much for signs of labor before I actually went into labor. I've actually never had braxton hicks contractions either. Don't give up hope. I've heard walking helps, so you could try to take some long walks also.



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01-24-2013 at 3:39 PM
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I too am hoping for a VBAC. Something I've found in my research is what other pp have mentioned about pressure points. You can go to an acupuncturist, chiropractor or someone who does Bowenwork some massage therapists do it. I have a friend who does Bowenwork so when the time comes if I need help I will go see her. I've had previous Bowenwork done and it is wonderful!

Hope you get your VBAC!

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