Last week, Ben and I were talking and decided that scheduling another c-section was the best route for us. Since Charley was breach and the cord was around her neck, she was a scheduled c-section. Which means we have a variety of options for the next kids. Originally we wanted to try VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Once we figured out our due date, July 24th....4 days before the Bar....we started rethinking everything. We knew with our luck that the baby would come 4 days late, and it would be while Ben was up in SLC taking the Bar, and wouldn't be able to come down. Even if I wasn't going into labor, he would still be worrying about it while he was there. And he really needs to do well and pass. We were thinking maybe they could just induce us early. But the meds that they give you to induce you make your contractions really hard, and have a higher risk of tearing your old cut, so they wont do that. If we wanted a natural birth, we'd have to just let the baby come when she wanted.
So, for us, this is the way we decided the best way was. We didn't really plan for the baby to come right at the bar, it's just the way it happened. When I went to the doctors yesterday, the earliest they could get me in for the c-section is July 20th! It's only 4 days early, but I will be home and my mom will be here to help so Ben can focus on studying and taking the test.
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Hooray! I'm so glad you have it figured out and don't have to stress about it. Good luck with everything. Can't wait to see you all.
Good luck with everything! So you knew that Charley's cord was wrapped around her neck before you went into labor? How so? I had a similar situation with my son (breeched and everything) and am interested how the process will work with our next one. (btw I'm Ben's cousin)
Christy...the dr. & I could tell she hadn't turned, so they did a really quick ultrasound at the dr.'s office to make sure she was. Then we scheduled a manual turning at the hospital...where they literally push the baby in the other direction...and I hear it is very painful!...we wanted to try and turn her so we could deliver her natually. but they do another ultrasound first, but this ultrasound tested the fluid around the baby, and that is where they noticed the cord around her neck, so they didn't even try. They did a stress test to make sure the cord wasn't causing any problems, especially when she would move, and it wasn't so we just scheduled a c-section....i hope you understood that!
Yay Meredith! So excited for you guys:) Good luck w/ everything! Hope you're feeling good!!
Yay!!!July 20th is a wonderful day to have a baby because its my birthday. Baby Schramm and Aunty Lohi can share that beautiful day :). Hope everything runs smoothly with the family and that this next c-section will be a success. I know baby will come in no time. Good Luck!
That's Lohi's birthday!
oh, wait-she already told you. ha ha!
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