Hi all. 37.6 weeks and more than ready to pop!

[Stacey B]

Hi. I'm new to this forum, but not forums in general, in fact I moderate at another unrelated one.

Wish I'd seen this one a little earlier in my pregnancy, it would have been nice to chat to other ladies and hear how they have coped.

I'm right at the end of my pregnancy and am really getting keen for it all to be over. This is my 4th pregnancy, my last child was born 10 years ago by c-section. I'm having a VBAC this time and feel a little nervous about it, but still looking forward to the big event.

I'm feeling so restless at the moment. Rather sore and have a little bit of pressure in my pelvis. No real contractions yet though. I get BH and my stomach hardens but it's not exactly painful. I've had rather high blood pressure lately, between 135 and 140 over 80 and three times had readings as high as 158. My ankles and hands are rather swollen, but there is no protine in my samples. I saw the (GP) doc (I have shared care GP and OB alternate) and he was concerned but not alarmed. I see the OB tomorrow so hopefully he will be able to tell me more. He's rather relaxed about everything though. Nothing seemed to worry him much last time even though the midwife who checks my bloodpressure, weight and sample was a bit. I just want to get my bub out and safely here. Wish labour would start. LOL

We'll see what happens tomorrow.

[Kristin27]

Hi and welcome!

I'll be going for VBAC for my next bub so i'll be interested to hear how you go..... I know the last few weeks are tough, you're so over being pg by now! With three kids already I you know what you're in for, so put your feet up when you can and rest.

Good luck with the birth, soon you'll have your new bub in your arms

[Stacey B]

Hi Kirsten. Thanks for your reply.

Yeah, you're right, I'm over being pregnant. I've enjoyed nearly every minute of it but it's just so hard to get around now.
I think the most surprising part is the amount of weight I've put on my legs. I'm usually quite slim, but my legs have got huge. I think it's just retained water so I'm hoping it'll come off fairly easily. I'm planning on lot's of walking with new bub when she's here.
I had a big bleed and nearly lost her at 6 weeks, so I have been scared to do too much since. It was definately much easier to be pregnant 10 years ago in my 20's than it is now.

I had a placental abruption with my last child, that's why I had a c-section, I got past the scary 34th week (when the abruption happened) with this bub so hopefully the VBAC will go well.
It will definately be interesting.

[sneakysparkle]

Hi Stacey first of all welcome to BB!
Wow not long to go for you now, hang in there! All the best for your VBAC darl - we will all be cheering you on