Post by britbratjf on Sept 9, 2015 13:24:30 GMT -5
Well still not dilated at all. Baby is tilted a little so she's not down on my cervix engaging it/helping it open. Since I'm not dilated at all my dr doesn't recommend an induction since it would require a higher amount of pitocin & increase my chances for a uterine rupture. If she doesn't come before next Wednesday I'll be having a RCS.
I just want to cry. I really don't want a RCS and I'm so fricking done being pregnant. At this point I'm almost resigned to a RCS and a part of me is just ready to have it over and done with and the other part wants to give the baby a week to come on her own. But if I go to 41 weeks and end up with a RCS (which I could have had at 39weeks) I'm just going to be so mad that I was pregnant for 2 weeks longer than I needed to be. Ugh I just don't know what to do and I just want to cry.
Is there anything you can do to try and convince baby to engage? I feel like I remember reading about some exercises for that...but I could be completely off base.
Post by summergirl1211 on Sept 9, 2015 13:42:20 GMT -5
I'm sorry you didn't get better news britbratjf. Are you able to do something in between? Like schedule your RSC for this weekend so you're not waiting a whole week, yet give her a few more days to come out on her own? Hang in there lady!
Is there anything you can do to try and convince baby to engage? I feel like I remember reading about some exercises for that...but I could be completely off base.
Spinning babies has some info but I legit don't understand 3/4 of what they're saying. Hip rotation on a birthing ball was the only thing I understood but I don't have a ball so....
I'm sorry you didn't get better news britbratjf. Are you able to do something in between? Like schedule your RSC for this weekend so you're not waiting a whole week, yet give her a few more days to come out on her own? Hang in there lady!
I think I may call the Drs office & ask about Fri or Sat. I'm just so miserable and can hardly sleep my hips hurt so bad Id almost just rather get a RCS over & done with.
Post by aimeefarrahfowler on Sept 9, 2015 14:03:40 GMT -5
sorry lady. I know it sucks. If you can wait and see if she comes on her own, the difference in recovery might be worth it to stick it out a few more days.
Either way, whatever you decide, you will get a sweet little perfect baby in the end
My DS2 was slightly traverse at my last U/S but head-down and engaged when they did the C/S. Keep walking and moving around as much as you can.
I think I got an exercise ball for $10 at Kmart. Couldn't hurt. I'd give you mine if we lived closer
Ugh britbrat that stinks! I'm sorry baby isn't cooperating with you. I hope you figure out what works best for you in terms of waiting or going for the RCS. Either way you'll have a beautiful baby girl at the end!
Post by britbratjf on Sept 9, 2015 14:42:30 GMT -5
Thanks ladies. I think I will pick up an exercise ball to see if that helps. Plus I'll use it later to get in shape right ?
Not much choice on a RCS earlier even if I wanted - Wednesday is the first available so if she doesn't come on her own by then we will do the RCS at 10am.
Sorry this is frustrating. FWIW, Abby was not engaged at all and I wasn't dilated at all on a Friday afternoon, and went into labor on Sunday night. Hope she comes on her own ASAP.
Post by xanthepants on Sept 9, 2015 15:06:05 GMT -5
Hugs girl, I wish you had better news today. I don't know what advice to offer, I wish there was something magical I could offer. I know my mother just sat me down at the end and told me whatever my experience was, good or bad, no matter how hard it was going to be, was going to be uniquely mine and my girl's. No amount of wishing or willing was going to make it different and I just needed to surrender to it. I took some comfort in that I guess. I just let whatever my worries were take a back seat and I tried to just be in the moment as much as my personality would let me (easier said than done). She was going to be her soon enough. I hope she comes on your terms for you, but know that whatever happens, she will be here for you soon.
Post by somethingcleverer on Sept 9, 2015 18:28:17 GMT -5
Big hugs! I'm hoping baby decides to come before wednesday. These kids like to mess with your mind, now that you've scheduled the RCS, maybe she'll want to make her debut so she can pick the day instead of you!
Hugs girl. I know this has been incredibly frustrating and you are very ready to be done. Maybe the fact that the first open slot for RCS isn't until Wednesday will be a good thing and will give baby girl the time to come on your terms. If not, either way, your baby girl will be here soon. It will all be over very soon Hang in there!
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