Due April 2008 - new thread for November

[EllieG]

Hello all - new thread here!

Morning VS - makes interesting reading those guidelines. I´m pleased to know that one of my midwives did quote the 70% statistic so at least they´re working on the same guidelines

The bit she needs is what says
"A multivariable analysis of the NICHD study showed that there was no significant difference in the
rates of uterine rupture in VBAC with two or more previous caesarean births (9/975, 92/10,000)
compared with a single previous caesarean birth (115/16,915, 68/10,000)."

That is real evidence, the bit slightly higher than that says there is limited evidence, so I would argue that in gemprincess' position.

They cannot refuse to allow someone to attempt VBAC, However many cs's have been had, all they can do is advicse against it and make you aware of the risks. It's just a case of standing your ground and seeing what the statistics say really. And here they say that uterine rupture is not greatly increased, if at all. Which is what the consultant may try to argue with her.

Blimey Peachy, what are you studying?

If you're planning a visit to the consultant, its also worth speaking to AIM's forst as they are very useful on these things, and certainly very hot on the 'you are not allowed....' behaviours of some! (association for improvements in maternity services- website available)

Soph, religion and Philosophy LOL- although this is a Theology module (obviously)

thanks all for the moral support. i am practically hyperventilating i am so nervous now!!!

put some bump pics on my profile so u can see how massive it is. pls ignore the poses, my sister had told me my face wouldn't be in it!!!

You don't have a profile PM! But would love to see pics

peachy - I did religion and philosophy too! was great lots of navel gazing really enjoyed it

lol!!! should do now!!! god not long, i'm crapping myself

Happy birthday scorpio1

paranoidmummy, i`m sure everything will be fine, thinking of you

paranoidmummy you have a lovely bump

Mines getting bigger by the day im sure!! havent taken any pics of mine just yet though, i only have one of me pregnant with DD Mind you i hate pictures of me at the best of times lol

Happy birthday scorpio!

Soph, my stomach, legs, boobs & back all itch. I think the back is partially due to dry skin as can't reach it with moisturiser.

Paranoid: you look great in the photos! That's a fine bump. I think it's a boy!

Paranoid - fab photos. I think it´s a boy too My DH reckons I´m getting bigger by the day, sometimes I feel bigger sometimes I don´t
mollyfloss - pleased I´m not the only itchy person out there

thinking of you paranoidmummy - all the best

your bump looks super-fine to me

happy birthday scorpio

paranoidmummy - you have a lovely bump and sure all will be well today x Am glad you have one, was beginning to think I was looking weirdly big as one of my friends is PG and she is teeny tiny

Paranoidmummy, so far I agree with the otehrs about it being a boy, but we'll have to see how that bump progresses

hey everybody! thank you to all you well wishers, it made me quite emotional! Scan went brilliantly despite sonographer being a grump bitch!!! measuring a couple of days ahead but told her not to change it in case messes up my vbac!

thank you again everybody, i should have trusted all of you. baby was fine and beautiful and i love him/her so so sooooooooooooooooooo much xXx

Awwww....sweet! Glad it went well PM! x

ps. i'm intrigued by how u can guess by bump?! is it because i just look a bit mannish?! lots of extra testosterone in that one

What would a mannish bump look like I wonder?

i meant just i look mannish in general!!! but a mannish bump would be a bit smelly and hairy i suspect...

'i just' not 'just i' don't know why i wrote that in latin/like yoda

Perhaps mannish bump making you it is.

It's the shape, girls are normally more all over, or they have been for me, whereas boys you look like the bump could've been stuck on, iyswim.

I just realised that exactly 7years ago today I went into labour with DD (at 29 weeks)

lol!