I'm trying really hard to be positive! I really am! Baby seems to be doing the right things (except I'm paranoid about it being posterior), moving down, head no longer mobile - unless I'm just too gentle, but I am just paranoid I'm not going to be able to deliver.
No one else is paranoid - DH doesn't think I will go into labour, but he's not worried, lol. My student middie and my Ob are both really positive and I'm trying to be! I've read everything I can, I'm as prepared as can be, perhaps the paranoia is because I've really got very little left to do. I've mostly packed my bag (except the labour bag, I figure I'll need it at home), we have the car seat and DH can put that in the car when I'm in hospital - we currently use it in his car for DS, the bassinette is made up, clothes purchased and washed.
Playing the waiting game now... I really want this
I think the nerves are normal. You sure can do it, and you will, and it will be amazing. Plan some relaxing activities for yourself to enjoy this last bit of your pregnancy
You can do it WBM. I think it is perfectly natural to doubt yourself. Don't be frightened by doubting yourself, it is a pretty normal thing to do. It doesn't mean you can't have a great birth, just because you have fears. When those thoughts come into your mind, just look at them for a second and acknowledge them. See if there is anything that you need to do to help yourself have a better birth from what you can learn from yourself and then just let the thought go. Think of the work you have done, and the support you have. Think a grateful thought and a positive thought and move on with your day.
Thanks guys It's nice to know there's support here even when I'm feeling crazy
I've got some great people in my corner and I'm putting everything in place for a successful VBAC - Ob is great too which counts for a LOT not having to fight him
Yep BM, pretty over it, especially when DS decided 5:30 is a great time to wake up when we have visitors and Mummy went to bed late
This week I'm going to the hairdresser and the chiro, so hopefully that will relax me a bit too.
I look forward to posting a successful VBAC birth story soon!
WannabeMum - I am hearing your frustrations. I am trying for a VBA3C and am now almost 7 days over. Things were looking good a week ago but now nothing. Hopefully you don't have to wait as long as me. Hope all goes well and sometime soon.
Girls did you know that it is really common for VBAC mums to go over due or to have longer gestations with their second pregnancy. I think it is due to the extra anxiety that VBAC mums have when waiting for labour to start. The adrenalin that we produce when we r anxious stops oxytocin from working, and it is oxytocin that starts labour(amoungst other things). So the best way to get labour going is to do what you can to sooth and nurture yourself and relax. Good luck girls. your all gonna do great!!
Well Bella - I shall endeavour to relax! The race is on for the 3 of us to relax enough to get that oxytocin going Good to know though!
I hadn't gone naturally by 39+5 with DS, so I'm anticipating going over - we shall see. 39 tomorrow and off to the Ob to find out what this bub's up to
Its really hard not to be anxious about a VBAC - I know I was with DD. We did not go over, infact DD came 1 day behind her due date. I just took a deep breath and let everything go. I wasn't expecting her to come when she did, I had no prelabour but I did all I could do then I was able to somewhat relax and think "its up to you now kid".
Best of luck for all of the VBACers, hoping you all get the births you are wanting to have x x x
Just thought I'd update that I'm not paranoid any more. Bubs seems to be dropping and I've been having increased tightenings. I would have put money on my going into labour last night, but obviously that didn't happen! Just staying busy and keeping myself active. Trying to walk every day too. So life is good, just waiting for this little baby to make an appearance.
Good luck hun. I had a VBAC in April and while this one wasn't posterior I have birthed 2 that were. The 1st one had all the classic signs - back pain, etc., but the 2nd one I didn't even notice and it wasn't until my DF told me that she was looking at him as she came out that I realised lol. You can do this either way.
Thanks guys - yep, Mum and Dad are both getting a little sick of the sleepless nights! My poor DH wakes up every time I do (which as you know, by this stage is a LOT) which is really unusual for him, he's normally dead to the world all night, so he's almost as tired as I am! Mum's in Melbourne for a few days, so hopefully I can get her to get up with DS tomorrow so we can both have a bit of a sleep. It might have to be a hot curry for tea tonight!
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Starting to get paranoid
It's nice to know there's support here even when I'm feeling crazy
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