Saturday, April 2, 2011

VBAC Update!



Come out anytime Baby Graham!

Well Baby Graham didn't arrive in March despite the best guesses of everyone involved. This meant we had to go for a 39week check up with the midwife.

That was when we received bad news. Baby Graham's head is getting bigger and the midwife is now concerned that with such a large head there will be too much strain on my scar if we go past 40weeks. Previously she had said she would allow me to go until 41 weeks at her clinic, but now we're only allowed to 40weeks and 1day. If Graham doesn't come naturally on his own by then, we're going to have to change to a hospital.

Unfortunately, the odds of a hospital here in Korea allowing me to attempt to VBAC after 40weeks, especially with a baby who is measuring large, are slim to none. As one doula told me, I'd have to "show up pushing" and basically that is something my husband and I are not comfortable with. I can only go so far without his support as well, so I'm looking into options.

The other midwife we've spoken to on the phone regarding this has said she wouldn't take me unless I went to Mediflower and had Dr. Chung back her up. Due to the distance and the cost of the clinic(TRIPLE what we'd pay here) we had ruled it out as an option already. We had hoped she would be willing to handle us if we came to her clinic but she won't consider it.

There is another large women's hospital down the street from us. According to Korean mom's cafes it offers VBAC but again, the rules are strict. Since I've not had any examinations or care there, it may not be an option. We're going to check into it nonetheless as a possible back-up plan.

For now though we are working on all available natural options to get Graham moving out on his own.
In addition, we've focused all our energy on Monday, April 4th 2011 as the birthdate. 4/4/11 sounds good to me!
So please send us positive energy and vibes for a smooth, natural VBAC on Monday!

Thanks so much!
XOX Mommy Cha and Baby Graham

4 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry all these obstacles are presenting themselves! April 4th will be the day! I'll start sending the vibes right this moment. And by the way, all this info about VBAC is invaluable, and I really appreciate you sharing your story :)

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  2. Fingers crossed for you. It can't be easy dealing with these large decisions so late in the game.

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  3. Good birthing vibes to you!!!!!!!!!!! Xxxxx

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  4. No matter how he arrives into the world- you guys will love him no less! I personally can not wait to see how much he looks like his big brother!

    Good luck Sarah- all the strict 'rules' may seem like obstacles but VBAC can be a dangerous undertaking (as is childbirth any which way!) I wish for the safest journey for the baby and yourself!

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