Baby boy nameless

He is here and still without a name. Please help us pick by selecting your favourite or suggesting another. We like uncommon but not out-there names. Based in UK.

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VBAC denial because hospital doesn’t want to take the risk

So this a little bit of a rant but also want to see what others think. I had a C-section because I was induced (had gestational doctor told me I basically had no option of induction). The induction was super stressful lasted almost 3 whole days. I was 6cm dilated by day 1 lasted 2 days with no progression. Baby was never in distress but because they broke my water and I didn’t want to stay in the hospital for longer I ended up in a C-section. I got told by the surgeon I could try for a natural delivery next pregnancy and to wait a year to get pregnant again. Fast forward to now I’m 19 weeks pregnant different hospital and OB. At my initial appointment OB said she was fine with me trying for a VBAC. I go into my appointment today and ask about my delivery because I am trying to get a doula covered for the birth just to get told the hospital doesn’t allow VBACS and so it’s not an option. I wish they would have told me then and not halfway through my pregnancy now I’m extremely stressed because I feel like the choice is being taken away from me just like my last pregnancy. I’m stuck trying to find a different OB mid pregnancy that will take my insurance or going into a birthing house that only does unmedicated labor which I don’t even know if I can because of my prior C-section. I’m so frustrated and angry at this heath care system that does not care about mothers everything is done to save their asses and fuck what happens to the patient. Sorry for long post just needed to get it out.

Hospital Bag C-Section Recommendations

Hi all! Is there any items you’d reccomended for the hospital bag for someone having a C-Section? Any tips for a first time mum would be amazing. Thank you! 💖

Big baby

I had my 25 week midwife appointment yesterday and the midwife said she was a little concerned about the size of my bump, and that my baby was measuring in the 98th percentile 😬😬
Is this something I should be worrying about? I understand the link between a bigger baby and gestational diabetes, but are there other things I should be concerned about? I was a little caught off guard by the fact that midwife was concerned, especially as my last pregnancy was so smooth and easy.
She also mentioned my baby is in breech, but I still have plenty of time for the baby to turn around, so I'm less worried about this-or am I just being a bit naive?

Am I horrible?

So my baby is due October 12th but I’m wanting him to be born September 29th bc that’s my great grandmas birthday. I’ve heard amazing stories about her but she passed away before I was even thought of. And I’d think it’d be so adorable if he was born on her birthday. It’s not due to the fact of me being impatient I just feel that would be very wholesome. I hope I’m not a bad mom for thinking this…

Finally our turn!

Due 15th born 25th.
Chunky monkey at 9lbs 5 onces in the 97th percentile.
Very very far from my birth plan, however very grateful to have her here safe and sound! So in love!

Surnames

Me and my Bf are regularly in stupid arguments and he stays away for a few days then comes back. I’ve been thinking to not put his surname on baby’s name once baby is born.

What are your thoughts on this??
Does anyone else’s children only have (mums) surname.

Are there any implications in doing this??