September Chit Chat for Ladies Due in Sept/Oct/Nov

Awww Mocha, I really hope that things suddenly speed up for you and the rest of your labour goes really easily. xx

No - they can't use pitocin with a VBAC - it increases my chance of rupture. The most they can do is just break my water, but they don't want to do that until I'm at least 4-5cm.

Mocha, hopefully the vist with your midwife today will speed things along and by morning you will be ready to go

I say plan something really nice to do tomorrow - that way you can guarantee she will turn up to spoil your plans! ;) x

That's so weird that they say no pitocin for a VBAC...they use it here. I plan on a VBAC with this one (if the little stinker turns head down) and they have already mentioned that they can use pitocin...?

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Originally Posted by mummypink

I say plan something really nice to do tomorrow - that way you can guarantee she will turn up to spoil your plans! ;) x

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Good idea!

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Originally Posted by HappyLea

I have been ok since last week, contractions stopped. I had my growth scan today and Baby Charlie weighs around 2047g which i think is about 4lb 5ozs. It was a great scan she showed us him waving, yawning and also could see the hair at the back of his head.

I have issues with the homebirth that i want, and i feel totally neglected. I have said from day 1 that i want one and they still haven't signed me up for one :( every appt i have told them i want it but have had no info. I was meant to go to a information evening last week and when i phoned to confirm where the venue was, i was told that they held it the day before and i wasnt informed because they still haven't signed me up for one. I have lots of questions and so does my DH. I have an appt with my community mw on Thursday and if she doesnt sign me up and answer questions i have then a complaint will be going in and DH will be delivering Baby Charlie...:rofl:

So much been going on here thats why i haven't been on much. My dog dislocated her hip and we have been back and forth to vets with her. My dad had triple heart bypass end of last year and we think he had a mini stroke recently, he had a scan and it shows he has actually had 3. So he cant drive for 3 weeks and i have also just become my mums carer so i am now driving them about as dad cant if they need to go anywhere x
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You have a lot going on! Your parents are lucky to have you there for them. Oh, and I'm sorry about your dog! Hope everyone is on the mend.

As far as the homebirth, I wonder why they are giving you such a hard time? That is annoying! I would definitely make some calls and see what you can get arranged. Hopefully they can get something set up soon. You aren't that far off from your due date!

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Originally Posted by fivebabies

That's so weird that they say no pitocin for a VBAC...they use it here. I plan on a VBAC with this one (if the little stinker turns head down) and they have already mentioned that they can use pitocin...?

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It is probably because she is birthing with a midwife, rather than at a hospital with an OB.

HappyLea, that all sounds exhausting, and right near the end of your pregnancy. It sounds like you are running around after 6 children, and probably feels like it too. I hope your DH has been able to help out? GL getting the home-birth info (how completely frustrating). One of my friends has had 2 home births and another had her third baby as a home birth (and delivered her 10lb daughter with no drugs-eek!)

Pitocin can be used with VBAC but it does increase risk of rupture and it is generally a good idea to stay away from it. Remember ladies...a hospitals goal is to get you in and out as fast as possible. If you are not comfortable with something speak up! :-)