Talking of slings, I had an ama wrap for Dd. It's just the long stretchy bit of material. Once I'd got the hang of tying it, it was great. Dd loved it. DH bought an expensive Stokee one which he used about 3 times at most. I'm half tempted to sell that one and buy myself a couple more in different colours.
We'll re-use our pram/pushchair even though I don't really like it anymore. I'm telling myself I can put that money towards more time off if I don't buy another pushchair.
Had my VBAC meeting/discussion thing today. Which was actually quite good. I didn't have to make a decision today it was just a chat to go through my previous birth and c section and discuss the pro's and cons. The MW was quite honest and said that a VBAC will always be encouraged where it is the safest option, but ultimately it's up to me.
She has put on my notes that current plan is VBAC but I will not have a medical induction, no sweeps and I would be refusing all internal exams. I will have to be monitored continuously, but she said that I need to be firm and if I'm told to lay on the bed to be monitored or to try and be still then I can refuse. I might need to hold the pads on at times but there is no reason why I can't use a birthing ball or stand up etc.
She said first time around Mums are like rabbits in headlights and often won't question MW's. She said that if I'm told to do something then ask why, it's a perfectly reasonable thing to ask. Ask what the risk is if I don't do whatever they ask.
If I haven't gone into labour by my due date then I would be going for a c section.
I've got until my consultant appointment at 28 weeks to decide but she said people change their minds right up until the end. So all in all it was quite positive!