doula advice please?

[HotI]

how big was your DD?

[juniper76]

She was 7lb 5oz (3.32kg).

[onthefly]

I'd be slightly concerned about the 'no bigger' comment. It's not like she was big at all. Dont' want to sound like a negative nancy, just that so many mothers who've had previous c/s struggle to find true support to birth vaginally, and they're often surprised by their carers right at the end of the pregnancy.
It's up to you, of course, and I hope that you will be supported to make decisions that you are truly happy with

[juniper76]

Yes, I'll have to pin her down on how big she's willing to let me go. Although, since my first appt isn't until 11wks, it'd be hard to change at that point.

I am hopeful since she said she would support a VBAC without me asking about it. Maybe it was because she knew I didn't want the c/s or maybe she really meant it. I don't know and it's very difficult to find out from others what their experience with her is.

[onthefly]

It can be really hard, yeah.
I hope she is supportive and you're able to work toward the birth you want.
And good luck finding a doula too.

[juniper76]

Thanks.