Hi Sam,

I hated being induced too. I remember the machine being on strength 3 which was fine, increased to 6, felt the difference but bearable, then it was put on 12. 1st contraction on that and I shouted 'Jesus Christ haven't you got a 9???' Was also on gas & air, and made everyone else laugh that much with various comments, that one of the dr's had to leave the room and come back in again coz I had her in stitches.

I think I'm due about 9th July, but I'm not sure as I lost my diary & can't remember exact date. Bloomin great time to lose it. Tbh, I've been a bit naughty and said I thought my last period started later than I think it did to give me a little extra time. So, I'm possible due around the 20th. I haven't had my scan yet, and I know the scan could well pick up on that, but with last pregnancy my dates differed by about a week and registrar gave me the option of going with either date (didn't see consultant until the last hosp visit when got given date for section). I chose the scan date that time. Actually, I saw a different person on each visit to the hospital, although I did end up with one of the registrars I saw doing the section which was nice, and saw my favouritest registrar who talked me through every detail and possiblilty of elective section and vbac (apart from risks of rupture) whilst I was on the ward. He got a huge compliment and got to see the baby which was nice.

PM me anytime, it'd be great to keep in touch,

Jen

Go for it! I had a vbac in July 07 and it was great. There are just as many risks with a second c section. x

Thanks for your reply Jen. When in July are you due? I'm 23rd(ish) June. I will follow your story and really hope you are able to go for vba2c. I have my booking in on Tues so am gonna bombard the mw with questions. I want to ask for a late scan to ensure this one is the right way up, we have already decided that if it isn't I will go elective! Many others say that once you've had a cs you can't be induced again which is a relief as that was a nightmare!! I know that a vb hurts more at the time but the recovery has got to be much quicker which will be handy with a 20 month old as well as a new born!! Sam x 

Hi there, congrats on your pregnancy .

I had an emerg section 6 1/2 yrs ago after being induced and labouring for hours. Last year I fell pregnant again and was determined to have VBAC. The consultants seemed fine with it. I got to 39 weeks, went for a growth scan (due to gestational diabetes) and stupidly asked the sonographer roughly what ds weighed. I was told just over 9lb. I then crapped myself thinking I'd never be able to deliver without my scar rupturing. As soon as I mentioned my concerns to the consultant, she called for the diary and got me to sign the c-section form. I had an elective section 2 weeks later.

The elective section was a lot more relaxed, and I seemed to recover a lot faster. However, when my baby came back with my husband and the midwife from being checked and weighed, I was told he was 8lb 2 1/2. My response was 'is that it???!!!!???'. He was actually the heaviest baby in my bay. I feel better about experiencing an elective to compare to an emergency, however 10 months on I am now pregnant again (Due July). I've not been for a scan yet but the midwife says there is no way at all I can even atempt a VBA2C. Hospital don't do them. I have since been looking more into VBAC/VBA2C and found the risk of serious scar rupture has better odds than 1 in 1000. I now really want to try VBA2C whether the consultants/registrars/midwives like it or not. I could really kick myself for giving in to a section so easily. If I'd have done more research I'd never have agreed to it.

As your emerg sec was due to breech positioning, rather than a medical condition such as say pre-eclampsia, I would DEFINITELY go for VBAC.  Of course it is entirely up to you, but do your research so that you know all the facts either way before making a decision. Here is a website with loads of info on it that I got from an earlier thread and found very useful   http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/antenatal-boards-522/antenatal-64/birth-labour-256/53655-vbac-what-do-i-need-know-featured-thread-linked.html

I wish you all the best, PM me if you would like to chat,

Jen

Hi Ladies, I posted this in due in June & someone suggested I also ask advice here, so here it is:

Just looking for some advice/reassurance really! I was induced at 42 weeks with ds (13 months) but after 20 hours was given emergency cs as he was undiagnosed breech!! I am really hoping for a normal delivery this time (am currently 10 weeks(ish) but I've heard all kinds of scare stories about uterine rupture & am not sure what to do! I know I can go for an elective cs but really want to try for a vb. Does anyine have any words of wisdom, good or bad?