Successful VBAC

I just wanted to share a successful VBAC with induction story!
My waters broke at 40+1 but unfortunately labour didn’t progress itself meaning I needed to be induced further. After discussions with my midwives and doctors we decided it would be best to try the hormonal drip. I wanted an epidural straight away but they persuaded me to give the drip an hour before anything. I had the drip and couldn’t feel any contractions for about 2 hours and then contractions were very intense and close together and I was begging for the epidural. I had the epidural and was checked and I was 6cm dilated 🎉 I was then checked 4 hours later and I was 10cm🎉 however after an hour and a half pushing baby was just not coming as I was unable to feel my contractions with the epidural being so strong and babies heart rate kept dipping.

At this point I was told it was c section or forceps delivery with an episiotomy. I opted for the forceps as I was so desperate for my VBAC. We were whisked off to theatre where our baby boy Morgan was born via forceps. I was then told after that the cord was wrapped around Morgan’s neck so it would of been impossible for me to push him out myself anyway

As much as it was still an instrumental delivery I am extremely proud of myself and my body for trying and sticking with my wishes of a VBAC. Do not let the doctors scare you into the very small chance of a uterine rupture 🥰

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Is my daughters name to unique?

I had my daughter a 8 months ago, I told my husband that always had a baby girl named picked out since I was about 13 years old. And he was OK with it. He just changed the spelling which I’m not a huge fan but I still love her name.

Her first name is Sunni middle name Ella Rae. I don’t really love the Ella part or how Sunni is spelled I think it should be spelled as Sunnie so it makes more sense. A few people have commented on it, aka my mother-in-law to be specific. Did I choose a real name for my daughter?

We finally agreed on the name 🫣

So I have to go back-and-forth and multiple arguments about our daughter’s name who is due December we finally came to an agreement I wanted Anastasia He wanted Maria so we agreed on Anamária I need opinions Is this A. a nice name? B. Goes with Valentyna

Should I be worried?

I got into a car accident two days ago. I got abdominal pain couple hours after, so I went to the hospital, they checked me over and said everything seemed fine. I’ve had no bleeding and no pain since. However I have no pregnancy symptoms anymore. I’m 12 weeks and have another scan booked in for tomorrow. Am I over thinking this or can this be normal for how far along I am now ??!

Induction

Hey, I am being induced closer to my due date and the consultant has mentioned using the balloon for induction. I had a pessary when induced with my second.

Anyone had both methods and can tell me how different those labours were or wasn’t? 🩷

50/50 Co parenting a newborn

Is it a good idea for a baby to move home every 3/4 days to co parent?
I want to breast feed which I wouldn’t be able to if we do 50/50 and I feel that’s unfair to both me and the baby I’m pregnant with.
Is it ever a good idea to 50/50 share a newborn baby? Am I wrong to say no?
I won’t get into baby daddy situation but he’s awful. Regardless of that is it ever a good idea for a newborn to bounce between homes so often? I would be ok with the idea from when the baby is 12 months but immediately after birth I think is a crazy ask from the dad.

Anyone else feel guilty for resting?

I’m 33 weeks tomorrow and I feel bad that some days I just want to be left alone and veg on the sofa! Does anyone else feel the same way? My boyfriend is super active and never sits down. When he makes a joke that I’m sitting around, I just get emotional about it. I just cry! 😅 And then I feel stupid for crying! It’s like a continuous cycle. But when I am on my feet all day, I get horrid pelvic pain, leg and bum pain. I just try to make myself move! I’m just finding it difficult to be kind to myself. Some days are worse than others I suppose.