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@WinterBee: I've been feeling some pressure, but nothing definite like kicks or anything. I found out that my placenta is anterior so that might have something to do with not feeling anything.

@marley: i'm a couple weeks ahead of you (due at the beginning of the month), so i've been feeling movement for awhile. BUT, it was only in the last week that i felt identifiable movement....like...that was a little foot or hand running across the underside of my belly...and not just a blip or a bubble or a kick here and there. it will come! i don't even have an anterior placenta, and this is my 3rd, and i have never felt things early!

@KayKay: @catlady: so interesting to hear what everyone is experiencing. This is my second and I can't for the life of me remember anything about my first pregnancy!

So yesterday I had a pretty big appointment. I traveled 35 mins to a hospital off Island for me to see if they would take me on as a VBAC. Rural area so sadly that's the closest one that does VBAC. I had so much stress and anxiety building up over this. More than I realized. I am NOT against C sections and my first was very much needed. There was no avoiding it for my health and the health of LO. But I had a lot of complications with the C sections. Basically I had to be put out completely and don't have any memories until the following day. My body simply did not take the block well. Wont want to scare any of those who may have one so I don't think I should go into detail. Any who, I feared this repeating itself.
They approved me. I get to attempt a VBAC. I cant even tell you the weight this lifted off my shoulders. I know it doesn't mean I WILL get to deliver naturally, I know I am still at risk and in the end may go to C section again. But I am over the moon happy and relieved I at least have a shot. I am NOT a cryer or an easy emotional person. But I cried so hard walking out of there. I didn't really realize how much this has been weighing on me.

@marley: They biggest thing they put into consideration was what ultimately brought me to a c section before. Which was my DD in distress due to an infection that happened after my water was broken. So its something that would not be as likely to happen again. They also look at height and weight of mom, and I think maybe baby too. I don't know how he did it but he figured I had a "61% chance of success" Which he said its the ones in the 20's% that they start to discourage from attempting.
I am so glad I went and talked to them about trying. The OB surgeon who did my c section told me post op that I prob wouldn't be a good candidate for future children. So I am glad I talked to another who actually does the VBAC and who said I was.

@Rescuemom10: Yay for being a good candidate! I am considered a good candidate too and plan on trying for a VBAC but am open minded should it not happen.

@Rescuemom10: Congrats! Sounds like a big relief. I hope you get your VBAC!

I just had my scan yesterday - Baby Girl!

and she yawned while we were watching her, so cute!

@Rescuemom10: Awesome news! I hope you get your VBAC!

@mountainbaby: Congrats on baby girl! We saw our LO yawn too... so amazing!!

Thanks ladies!
Im thinking of looking into a doula this time too. Anyone use one with previous babes?

@MountainBaby: Wooohoo! Yay congrats! More girls!

Oh I'd love to hear the benefits of having a doula. I briefly considered one, but don't know anyone around me who had one.

Well, it is not totally surprising to me (because nothing to do with our fertility or pregnancies is ever normal), but we had our anatomy scan today and the NIPT was wrong! We are having a girl !! Our little vanishing twin must have been a boy and his placenta contributed enough DNA to have the MaterniT21 pick with the Y. She is totally healthy, although I have placenta previa and some cord issues (as I did with DD). Nothing too serious though. Just hoping there are no other curve balls with this pregnancy!

@catlady: I know it sounds weird, but I was having a hard time wrapping my brain around a boy! Thats part of the reason I'm not on the boards much .

@marley: Thanks! The funny thing is I distinctly remember thinking "I bet this is going to be me" when I read your post! Sure enough...

@marley: So frustrating! The MFM that recommended the NIPT said it was highly unlikely to show a false result because of the very early demise (I hate that word) of the twin. But of course the MFM that we saw today said that we shouldn't have been given the option to take it in the first place. Um, you guys are in the same practice... get your sh*t together! Even my OB originally said that we would skip the NIPT and do the NT scan and 1st try screening instead. We did have a long discussion with the genetic counselor after the U/S who in no uncertain terms said that the normal results for Downs/Trisomy were good and that the results for the gender are always the most suspect (especially in the case of a vanishing twin).

@GreenThumb: HOLY MACARONI! That's CRAZY! First and foremost Congrats on the baby girl. Woah, seriously what a roller coaster. Exciting, yet frustrating....just WOW!!!

@GreenThumb: That is nuts! Congratulations on your little lady!

Just popping in to say I've been following along with everyone's posts, I just haven't had much to contribute! I'm so excited for our scan on Thursday, I can't wait to find out if it is a boy or girl. This has been such a long week already!

@keepcalmcarrie: I haven't had my scan yet either. My EDD is Jan 4. but we're inducing through last week in December.

My appt is next week on the 17th. I'm guessing girl but will be happy either way. Having 2 boys so close in age would be really fun too!

Had my 22 week appointment with my OB today. Everything seems to be going ok. Next appointment with OB is 26 weeks. Have a MFM appointment to check growth next week.