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kiwi86
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My VBAC Story
I don't post very often, but I know how encouraging VBAC stories can be, as I was always looking at them. I had an emergency section with my son because the cord was around his neck and his heart rate was dropping. I knew that I wanted to try for. VBAC immediately. DS was big so I knew I had that against me, but I was still determined. DD arrived 9 days early. For two days I was having what I thought were BH and cramping. I figured at this point I would know when real labor began. At the end of the second day of feeling very uncomfortable I started having awful stomach pains. Honestly, I thought I was either indigestion or gas pains bc they were frequent, lasted at least a minute and were high up. After lying on the floor in the fetal position screaming and crying in pain, DH called the dr. I still was convinced this was not labor. It felt completely different. I called a friend who is a L&D nurse and she said that the scar tissue might cause contractions to feel different and that since I wanted a VBAC, to get to the hospital right away.
Off we went. I got there and got hooked up. Contractions were mild, but regular so they watched me or a while. After 2 hours they admitted me. Overnight they slowed down but never stopped. At 9 am I was 2 cm and they broke my water. Contractions got intense. It took a few hours together to 4 cm, then an hour later I was 8. About 20 minutes after tha I felt some pressure. I did some practice pushes and they broke down the table and I was ready to go. I was still in disbelief. I really didn't think my pushes were doing anything and I would still wind up with a section. I only pushed for 20 minutes and out she came! It was so surreal!
I encourage anyone who wants this to go for it! The recovery is definitely different but so much easier than my section was.
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luvmotherhood
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My VBAC Story
thanks for sharing. so happy you got your VBAC! where did you deliver?
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| Posted 6/8/13 1:41 PM |
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kiwi86
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Re: My VBAC Story
South Nassau
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tomcat
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My VBAC Story
thank you for sharing! congrats!
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| Posted 6/8/13 6:38 PM |
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allIwant
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Re: My VBAC Story
Congrats!!!! I also had a VBAC...what an amazing experience!!
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congrats!!!! so happy for you!
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| Posted 6/8/13 10:24 PM |
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KPanas
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My VBAC Story
Congrats! And thanks for sharing! I really want to try for a vbac this time
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TheDivineMrsM
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Yay VBAC!! Woohoo for you and congratulations on your daughter.
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| Posted 6/9/13 6:31 PM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Yayyy for VBAC!!
Congratulations!
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| Posted 6/9/13 7:55 PM |
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Congratulations!!
I really want a VBAC this time. Just had the scary doctor conversation where they tell you everything terrible. I also spoke with my friend who is an NP in a high risk practice and she doesn't think I'll be a good candidate for a VBAC.  She and my doctor had the same concern -- DS was 9 lbs 5 oz at birth -- and if this baby is anything close to that, they will schedule me for a C-section.
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GlowSuarez
Baby Marz is here!
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congrats!!! glad everything went well!!! 
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| Posted 6/10/13 12:12 PM |
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kiwi86
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Re: My VBAC Story
DS was 9 lbs 4 oz and DD was 8 lbs 15 oz. dr said my pelvis was wide enough. I must say, my Dr was very supportive. She helped me through the entire thing and gave me a lot help during the delivery to get DD out quick so she didn't have the chance to stall the labor.
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Posted by kiwi86
DS was 9 lbs 4 oz and DD was 8 lbs 15 oz. dr said my pelvis was wide enough. I must say, my Dr was very supportive. She helped me through the entire thing and gave me a lot help during the delivery to get DD out quick so she didn't have the chance to stall the labor.
This gives me hope!! Thanks!
My doctor did say I could be successful but I'd have to go into labor on my own like you did.
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MrsYank
She's here :)
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awesome!!! I will also be delivering at South Nassau. If you don't mind me asking who is your OB?
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