As someone with no kids, these types of videos are SO helpful and calming when thinking about maybe having kids someday. There’s so many scary things out there, but hearing things talked about in a calm, positive, and assuring way is so awesome. Ty!!!
I also had my second baby this year. My first was about 2 and a half when the baby arrived. Best advice I received was "talk to the baby about the toddler". For example "Baby, look how well Grace is sharing/helping/playing/whatever". It made our toddler feel included and seen. ❤❤
My scheduled c section was the smoothest, most amazing day. It’s very different from an emergency c section. No pain or labor beforehand, you know exactly when you’ll meet baby, it’s pretty great. You will do amazing 🩷
This 💯!!! I had an emergency C-section with my first and 2 scheduled; the scheduled ones went SO smooth! You feel so rested by comparison and the pain management was so much better; I also knew what to expect so I wasn’t as scared or anxious which makes such a big difference!
Going from 1 to 2 was the hardest; I cried in the delivery room because I was so worried about my oldest not being an only anymore (hormones are WILD y’all). Best practical advice: have the new baby get Grace a special “big sister” gift, have a readily accessible basket or bin of independent play toys, sticker books, etc. that Grace can get out while you are nursing or taking care of baby, and don’t blame the baby for things! It’s so easy to say “sorry, we can’t go to the park, because baby needs a nap” but it can lead to resentment. You are so right though - love isn’t divided, it multiplies!
Sierra, first I want to say you owe us NOTHING in terms of a birth vlog. But I have to tell you how much Grace’s helped me. I was about 6 months behind you and watching your labor really comforted me knowing what I was going in to. I’ve also shared it with everyone I know who is getting induced because you were SO informative and it really showed the entire process in such a helpful way ❤ so thank you so much for sharing that
My scheduled csection was AMAZING!! NOTHING hurt. I remember laying there peacefully, listening to music that I loved, the nurses/doctors cracking jokes and thinking “am I actually cut open right now about to meet my baby?” It was incredible! I hope you have a similar experience ❤️ such a difference from my unplanned csection
I’m a postpartum nurse an I can tell a big difference between a scheduled c section mama and an emergency. Recovery for them is much better! Also, remember to pace yourself and keep taking your pain medication, always take into consideration that you still had major surgery. ❤
As far as dividing attention goes, you got this. I think it's instinct and you have it. You don't do as great a job as you've done with Grace without having it in you to give enough love and attention to the next little one. It will come and it will probably surprise you how natural it is. It won't always be easy, and you won't always get it perfect (no parent does), and there will be tears along the way along with the good parts, but I know you got it! Also, Grace has such a sweet disposition that she will give you lots of, well, grace :-)
I LOVE the way you articulate your parenting/family/birth choices. Making the right choice for you is SO important and it’s great to hear you talk about it
I had an emergency c- section 3 years ago with my first daughter and really wanted a vbac so I thought. Last monday I had a scedueled csection and I have no regrets. I realised I had for more fear from peoples opinions about the c section. They let me see her when she came out, I had skin to skin, my partner did also have the time to do it… we had an amazing experience. The only think that brought me to tears was the opinion or the reaction of some people when I told it was a c section. Every birth is beautiful and it’s own story. 💕
I’ve had a traumatic C-section and two vbacs, and I can tell you that the best part of the vbacs was the feeling of being informed and in control. I believe you will get that same feeling from a scheduled C-section and that is such a healing feeling after a long and traumatic birth. Wishing you the most wonderful experience.
I have no kids (yet, I'm 29) - and I love how prepared it makes me feel watching these kind of videos. If I ever get to have a kid of my own, I at least know what to expect. The good and the bad sides. I have HUGE respect to everyone who's gone through being pregnant and giving birth. I think it's so amazing that female bodies get to live throgh literally growing a baby inside of them. I used to have a lot of anxiety and even fear of being pregnant. Even though I love my partner and I'm sure he would make an amazing father, I am so afraid of the pain of giving birth, of failing as a mother because my own mother was so overwhelmed with my younger sister and me (although she wanted to be a mother). I feel like the generation of my parents really was kind of oblivious of the pressure, the needs and wants of young kids and how much your own life has to change just to be a Mom or Dad. I would have preferred my mother to live her own life a bit longer than just 24 years, to gain confidence in herself and her needs. For her to invest in really good boundaries, that she could have been more of herself for some time, even being a mom, and not just being a mom 24/7. I feel like these type of videos make me see what is truely important, what compromises to make, which parenting style I want to focus on Thank you for teaching me some really important life lessions along the way of being a truely kind soul, Sierra.
Before my second arrived, we got our son to pick a present (onesie) for the new baby. We also picked out a present for him (special toy), and when they first met, my son brought the present with him, and they exchanged little gifts. No one worked me about the mum guilt I had for the first couple of weeks, not being able to spend that extra time with my eldest. What got me through was knowing this was his special time to build an extra bond with his dad and how he will now have a bew little best friend for life.
I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and its been an easy ride for me. No morning sickness, no complications. I thank the lord for this blessing and the blessing of my first baby. I'm due in May and I am just enjoying the journey until then. I have had a very hard past with multiple losses and trauma, but God is good. Double blessing for my trouble.
I did the VBAC, and that was the correct choice for me. I'm glad you have made a choice and are at peace with it 😊 edit: I'm worried this sounds snarky or sarcastic, but that's not my intention! I remember clearly with my first, it had been awful and so painful, but when the doctor made a cervix check (I think?) it was excutiating. When the epidural set in i was finally able to relax after over 12h. Which is nothing to your 60h, obviously!!
I had the same mindset going into breastfeeding my second after a very similar experience you had with Grace. It turned out to go literally the opposite of how things went with my first and I had that natural, “easy” experience you hear of. My daughter is turning 1 in a couple weeks and we are still going strong with no end in sight. In fact she’s only taken about 5 bottles of pumped milk in her whole life, so truly opposite of my bottle-loving first baby 😂 just some encouragement that it’s so possible to have a wildly different experience with each kid!
Something fun you could try with grace is have like a personalized advent calendar like count down to new baby! Like surprises like today we are going to grandparents house for slumber party for 3 days (whilst your new addition is being born) and little trips you could take with her
My mom scheduled her c section when she had me! She always told me what a smooth experience that was for her. My due date lined up with my brother’s birthday, so she got to schedule my delivery the next day. No surprises, everything was planned ahead of time. You’ll do amazing!
I’m so happy to hear how informed your decision to schedule your c-section was, I’ve heard a lot of people be scared into scheduling a repeat, so I just think it’s awesome that your doctor spoke to you honestly about your choices and ultimately you decided what was best for you. I had my second baby in September, I chose a VBAC for myself because my c-section experience was very traumatic for me and I actually had to be put under because I felt the procedure (not great lol) so the thought of possibly feeling that again even if it was scheduled terrified me plus other life circumstances and really desiring that for myself I knew going for a VBAC and then having a plan just in case a c-section was required was best for me. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
My scheduled section was soooo healing after the trauma of my labor/unplanned c section with my first. I have had 2 planned c sections (and a salpingectomy with my second) and I am so grateful for it! So peaceful and healing.
I tried breastfeeding my first and switched to formula very early on. With my second it was soooooo different. I went in saying I would try it just to say I tried but was certain we'd end up using formula. Still breastfeeding 3 months later! I was so surprised at how different it was and easier it was with my second. Every baby is different! Vbac or c section, formula or breastmilk as long as they are loved and cared for it's the perfect option for them ❤
I’ve had 3 csections and each recovery went smoother than the one before. I would find out what kind of anesthesia you’ll get for delivery. I had a spinal block and never felt much pain until it wore off 8 hours later and by then there was a good routine of rotating over the counter meds. Have baby bring Grace a new toy or book. I would also have special books that can be read to Grace while you’re nursing or pumping. Focus on the little moments with Grace while baby is sleeping. She will be excited to help get diapers, wipes, pacifiers, read a book. I know my girls were that way. It’s going to be amazing to see Grace as a big sister!
It’s so so crazy how everyone’s experiences are drastically different! The foley bulb was so easy for me, and was painless (other than the catheter that was uncomfortable) it really is your own story, and you can’t take others opinions into consideration! Every birth experience is so different, and you just have to follow your gut and how you’re personally feeling at that exact time. I wish you a happy and healthy delivery 🫶🏼
One thing to consider with scheduled c sections is they can reschedule you! You might be ready to go on a certain day and then there are emergency c sections or other surgery that takes precedence. My son was born a whole day later than we thought, which was especially not fun because you can't eat before surgery and I was so starving! Also getting rid of the mint toothpaste is a game changer for nausea. I also had a lot of luck with using a smaller toothbrush because it made me gag less.
One of the best things about becoming a parent is that you learn that there’s so much you can’t control. Most of us learn flexibility and acceptance, and don’t fight the reality so hard. There is nothing wrong with having a birth plan but everyone who plans one needs to recognize that it’s a very aspirational thing and it’s not something that we have a lot of control over ultimately. I hope this is a wonderful experience for you. There is definitely something amazing about the second baby when you have confidence and competence in parenting.
I felt the exact same way about splitting time between my two girls. Lean into the fear because the fear will drive you to constantly remind you that both of them need their mommy time. Always include grace in everything and when you can give baby to someone else to be cared, gran grace and get some bonding time. I’m sixth months into being a mommy of two and it has gotten a lot easy as you develop a new normal with both little ones
Support support support! Don’t worry if you can’t be with Grace while you are caring for baby and recovering from c-section. I’m currently 3 months pp with my second and had a second C-section with him. I felt the same way as you but my first has grown and flourished into a wonderful big sister and didn’t even mind that I couldn’t be with her as much. We made sure she still felt loved and supported by me and other family members. Good luck!
It's so crazy to me how similar our first birth experiences are. Even down to the Foley balloon being the worst pain! I'm so thankful that you're sharing more about your birth experience. It makes me feel seen, and your calmness and assurance about a scheduled c-section makes me feel better about when we decide to have baby #2. I appreciate you sharing even though it's intimidating because of all the opinions. I hope this experience is everything you dream of 💕
I know my opinion does not matter what so ever, but I think you made a fantastic choice. I had a scheduled C-section for my first and only lol in March, and got my tubes tied during it. It was the most relaxed amazing experience, and such an easy fast recovery. I had HG my entire pregnancy along with full previa, so having such a great easy delivery was such a relief. So excited and happy for you! Sending you all the love xoxo❤
Coming from a very abusive family, hearing you talking about parenting is really healing. I never believed parents like you excited and its beautiful to see
This video was so calming and helpful, and I wanted to sincerely thank you for it. I'm close to the end of my first trimester, and it has not been easy. Despite all of the forums and advice I've sought out, this video has helped more than anything else. Thanks so much.
Love this!! I have been following you forever. I am also pregnant at the same time as you and Rachel and I just love following along with your journey. 💜
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on c-sections/VBAC. My last delivery (2nd baby) was a nightmare. Somehow they didn’t realize his size at one of the many ultrasounds and he was stuck. Scariest 10 or so minutes of my life. I was told if we have another I would need a c-section. I’m terrified of a c-section, but also don’t want an emergency c-section? I’d rather have it scheduled and know it’s coming. And yes! Feed them however you can. No pressure either way!!
Sierra your 💯 right discuss your birth and your health with your doctor sally down the street doesn’t have a medical degree and her experience is hers not yours everyone has different pain tolerance and experiences the one thing that bothers me about the ‘mom community’ is the abundance of shame and the lack of support we should all support each other and everyone’s individual experience is their choice period.
i am in the first trimester with my rainbow baby and the anxiety and fear is so incredibly hard. thank you for acknowledging it and im sorry you had to go through this as well ♥
Hey, Sierra, I think you are handling all of this really great, sensible and with confidence. There are too many „shoulds“ and „normals“ around - each mom, each baby, each family is different. Do what feels right for you and your family! With the sharing your time between two kids, obviously a challenge but I found (mine are four years apart) that putting the emphasis on the „sibling-element“ rather than the second child really helped. My first born got to hold her baby brother, she was always around, helping, watching, cuddling… We‘d read or listening to a book-on-tape during nursing so that she was part of that, too. I am sure you‘ll do great! A happy Christmas time to the three of you and kind regards from Germany, Nicola
Breastfeeding didnt get easy or convenient for me until my baby was 7 months. But now that I am 9 months in I am so glad i never gave up. It's easy now and just super comforting for the 2 of us.
I have two close friends who had lots of breastfeeding struggles with their first babies (latch, supply, etc) and both had very positive second baby breastfeeding experiences! I’m hoping this for you and baby girl!
When it comes to adding a sibling, remember you won't always do things perfectly and you'll need to give yourself a lot of grace. I think what was so great is we already went through birth, recovery, and raising a newborn once, so that felt natural and we were able to focus a lot on our oldest.
I’m so happy you came to a decision and feel at peace! ❤️ I just had a successful VBAC in August and it was an amazing experience but such a hard decision to make and I didn’t officially decide until like 35 weeks, which led to a lot of anxiety in my pregnancy. For me I realised I would have chosen the sceduled c-section purely out of fear, so that’s when I realised it wasn’t the right choice for me. Recovery after the VBAC was x1000 times easier but I have to say, both ways absolutely suck in their own unique ways! 😅
I 100000% agree the foley bulb was the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! & don’t beat yourself up with breastfeeding! I had an emergency C-section with my first & a planned with my second, and csections dont “signal” your body to make breastmilk. Obviously still do what you can if you want to breastfeed but don’t hesitate to supplement in the beginning!
I think I’m one week ahead of you with my first baby after many years of infertility. I definitely agree I was fighting for my life in the first trimester with nausea and anxiety. Now in the 2nd, the anxiety is still there but much less and I don’t want to puke all the time! Hang in there first trimester ladies.
31 weeks today with my first, getting ready to meet my baby girl! It’s so fun to experience this pregnancy with my favorite RU-vidrs being pregnant as well!
I’m due December 30th and my one and only fear is not having the same connection with my daughter that I have with my son 😅 Everyone tells me once the baby is here that fear will melt away and I’m really hoping so❤
Watching you talk about being nervous about your full attention not being on Grace makes me wish I was sitting at that table with you so I could say this: I, too, was so nervous about that. My oldest son was 2.5 when my younger son was born and we'd moved away from family and friends and my husband worked a lot so it really was HIM and ME. I wasn't working and all of my time and energy went to my oldest. Let me just reassure you, whatever Grace may lose out on in regards to your direct attention (which will probably be significantly less than you fear), she will gain tenfold by having the life experience of having a sibling. First, you and Stephen are incredibly insightful and are fantastic parents, so you will still be giving Grace plenty of high quality attention because it's important to you and it is the way you parent - that doesn't change with another. Second, you can help instill what a special bond a sibling is for Grace, and later in her sibling too. My sons are now 6.5 and 4 and they love each other so much, but the bond is EXTRA strong in my oldest because he literally helped me care for his brother. We always told him you'll have friends that may come and go, but you will have your brother forever. You get to love him forever! Third, they will learn many valuable lessons from having a sibling - the obvious, like sharing, but also harder ones, like how mom and dad are real people who will sometimes have to help the little one before helping you. There were times when I was breastfeeding the baby and I'd have to say to my oldest, "I know you want X right now. I will be happy to get that for you as soon as brother is done eating. I know it's hard to wait." And honestly, I was shocked at how easily he understood that 95% of the time. Fourth, get a gift for Grace from the baby. I heard people say that all the time and honestly thought it sounded ridiculous, or at the very least not that important. At the last minute I grabbed a stuffed owl from the dollar spot in Target and gave it to my oldest when he met his brother in the hospital and he slept with that owl for 3 years and then gave it "back" to his little bother to sleep with now. That stupid $3 owl will be going in the attic in a storage bin when they've grown out of it for me to keep forever because it meant so much to my oldest. Sending you so much love! It's going to be an amazing adventure!
My 5th baby is 3 months old and I still remember something someone told me when I was having my 2nd. If the baby is fussing, don't always stop what you're doing with the older sibling instantly. It's ok for babies to fuss and the older siblings also needs to not feel like they're always second.
I absolutely love these types of videos as a young woman who is still far away from pregnancy (amenorrhea due to chronic illness and being underweight) but I am determined to make it to a good enough place to be with the love of my life and conceive a baby one day 🥹 you inspire me ❤️
I ended up having a scheduled C-section with my first just two months ago (was planning on a home birth and we found out baby flipped from head down to sunny side up at 37 weeks...) and it was actually the best experience I could have possibly had! Excited for you guys
13:25 yesh i definitely say to not feel pressured to record everything other than stuff you FOR SURE want for yourselves and just take everything in especially since this may end up being your last baby. Just focus on yourself. We will be ok if you decide not to share a birth vlog
Love this video❣️ Last year when I was pregnant I re-watched all your pregnancy/birth volgs so I am super thankful to you❤️ I ended up having a 39hour labor and also that damn ballon. You were the ONLY one who had "warned" me about it. I asked alot of doctors and friends if it isint very painful? They all told me no. I am so greatful for yoyr birthvlog cuz it was like a "heads up" And indeed it was the most painful thing ever. I had mine in for 14h and the nurses had to start coming in to forcefully pull it out for 4 damn times. That was seriously the worst. I cried/screamed/puked and everything😭 I have decided that if I have another baby I want a c-section. Also I was also very glad that I "over-packed" I ended up going through all my pjs and some hospitalgowns😂 was in the hospital from Tuesday morning to Saturday evening so all the stuff came in handy👌
thank you so much for doing this! first time mama here and i’m pregnant with twins due in june and it’s always so nice to hear other people’s experiences 🤍 can’t wait to continue to watch your journey during this pregnancy!
I had a "successful" VBAC with my second bcuz I desperately wanted the experience but if I could go back in time I'd schedule the c-section easily. Glad you're doing what you feel is best for you
So i also had an emergency c section after laboring for about 30 hours, with my first. My second was a scheduled c section and that was the best decision of my life! So much less pain, so much less trauma. Overall a much smoother and enjoyable experience! Also just to add, my third c section was the best of all 3, as far as recovery goes. Wishing you all the best❤️
I am 10 weeks pregnant and this q&a was very helpful for me! At my first appointment the midwife I was scheduled with made a lot of weight-related comments and made me so uncomfortable, and I'm glad that I felt empowered to switch providers for upcoming appointments! Only 2 more weeks to go until I'm in the best part of this pregnancy 🥹
Just be aware that for some people first tri symptoms don’t go away immediately, but that doesn’t mean you’ll feel it forever! I had the classic first tri symptoms until around 18 weeks, but then I felt pretty dang good all the way until I delivered at 34+5.
my first birth was also traumatic and resulted in an emergency c section. i’m due right after you are and i’m also doing a c section! so happy about my choice!
First time mamma here. I feel you when it comes to breastfeeding. I put soooo much pressure on myself and even the baby to breastfeed and when I finally allowed myself to take a step back and supplement with formula I felt so much relief.
THANK YOU for acknowledging the big picture and taking a wholistic approach to birthing and raising children. We are all doing our best… love your message ❤
As a mom who tried HARD to breastfeed and it didnt workout for me, i cried for literal weeks with my first. Thankfully with my 2nd & 3rd i realized mental health was so much more important than breast feeding and they both were on formula.
We are having baby #2 in 6 weeks. We moved my daughter to her big girl room already. She's the same age as grace. We made it so fun by letting her pick out all the new bedroom decor and bedding. It was so much fun! Highly recommend as long as your toddler is reacting well to that.
I have had 2 c sections! The first was unscheduled after laboring and pushing for 3 hours 😭. My 2nd WAS scheduled but my daughter had other plans and I went into labor. However, when I arrived at the hospital they just prepped me for surgery and I went right in. Recovery 2nd time around was so much easier, despite that it STILL ended up semi-unplanned 😂😂 I cant even compare the 2 recoveries because it was night and day. Wishing you all the best with the best of your pregnancy and delivery :)
This is so interesting. I had a foley bulb placed for my induction as well and I don't remember any pain. I don't think I had pain relief beyond over the counter stuff... definitely not an epidural (got that later on during active labor). I'm not bragging it's just strange to me that people experience virtually no pain and others describe it as really painful. My contractions started after the thing fell out and that's when it got painful for me. My induction "worked" but I will say that the people I know who had successful VBACs had breech babies their first time (and not the second). The people I know who have gotten scheduled c-section have all been REALLY happy with that decision and said it was a great experience. So I think you made a great choice!
My baby was breech so I knew I was going to have to have a c section and even though I went into labor naturally before my scheduled date it was an awesome experience. If I ever decide to have another baby, 100% will schedule another c section! Good luck mama!
Your first birth and choice to do a scheduled csection resonate with me so much it's crazy! I plan on doing a scheduled for my second for the same reasons. Also anyone reading this that's worried ab a folly bulb and the pain, look into/ ask your Dr ab Dilapan, that's what I used for manual dilation and it's mostly pain free in comparison.
So fun following you along with both of your pregnancy! My second baby was born May 2021 and I’m currently due with my third on April 5th! Congrats! ❤️
Birth is so unique to everyone that no one person can say that a C-section, vbac, or vagina delivery is the best. There are women who have had very difficult recoveries and experience with all of them so I always think it’s great to share individual stories.
I had 30 hrs of labour and then an emergency c section. I planned for both because I was 2 weeks over + baby was measuring big. I had no issues with the c section or recovery thank god. My son had a stroke during labour and was having seizures the day after birth (which was the only indicator something was wrong). He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy from the stroke when he was 2 days old. He spent a month in the NICU but he is 18 months now and doing very well and only has mild weakness on one side of his body.
I have never had kids and have no plans to in the near future but I found this so informational! also I will never understand why it’s controversial in the mom-world to talk about decisions you make for your own child or your own body.
The question about birth pain has so many different possible answers! I had a induction and epidural with my first, and a completely natural birth with my second. I always hold that my first was more painful. Literally body tearing in half pain because of Pitocin(damn Pitocin!!) and despite the epidural numbing the contractions, the birth was excruciating. With my second, it was natural labor, I had to be coaxed away from my pancakes to head to the hospital. 😂 The labor hurt, yes, but if Pitocin labor was a 10 for me, natural was probably more like a 8.5. By the time the pain reached “I almost wish I had an epidural” pain, baby was coming out of me. Healing was faster. Recovery was easier because I could walk around and didn’t throw up from the meds.
I still have the bear my sister gave me when she was born and I was two years old. Of course I know my parents gave it to me, but just in terms of sibling relationship, when I came first came to the hospital, I got that little bear from her and thought, she can’t be that bad! It’s actually my first memory.😂
The hardest thing about having my second was being in the hospital recovering from my c section and my son got to visit. He had to be dragged away when it was time to leave and I heard him screaming for me all the way down the hall!
So actually tying your tubes does not necessarily mean you won’t get pregnant again. This is happened to several people that I know where the tables grow back. I’ve never had children and I was just gonna get my tubes tied but actually my doctor said that getting my uterus removed was the best thing but you could also just get your tubes removed. But I had my uterus removed because I had such bad painful periods and she said that was the only way to stop that
My ob placed a q ball with my second c section. It’s a device that delivers pain medicine straight to the incision site. It was such a game changer with post op pain
I knew from day one that I wanted a c-section and it was amazing, the thing I didn’t know about having a c-section was that your milk could take a week to come in. Just heads that could be a thing. I’m a one and done momma so glad you get to have a sibling for Grace, that’s one thing I wish I could give my kiddo, but I’d be too high risk at this point and doing it again isn’t an option for me 😢
Thankfully I was able to take pregnancy nutritional classes through our local health department because my dr wasn’t very informative. I learned a lot in my classes and got really into it a lot of stuff you can eat like sushi as long as it’s been correctly frozen for the right amount of time the list goes on and on but avoid certain fish with high amounts of mercury or limit them. Always ask your local health department for classes going on around you. It was a lot of fun for me 🤣 Meeting other pregnant mamas and learning was so much fun I can’t wait to get pregnant again and do it again with my toddler 😭🩷
I had a scheduled c-section with my 3rd child, which was nice because my twins were 3 years old at the time, BUT she still decided to show up 10 days early, so you can make the best plans but still be prepared for the unexpected, it alll works out in the end. P.S. the fact that my daughter came on her on schedule reflects her personality, it's just how she is.
As the oldest it was traumatic for me when both my siblings were born because I truly felt the loss of attention/affection and for us… financial resources. I’m sure that you will do a much better job because I don’t think my parents were cognizant of it at all… gotta love 90’s parents. Good job already being prepared and thinking of grace and her feelings towards these things! You’re such a wonderful mother ❤
My mum had a scheduled C-section for my sister, but about a week earlier she went to the hospital as she had some spotting, and the baby was born like 2 hours after she was checked in. (Via c-section). So not having a scheduled C-section doesn't always mean that's the due date
I had a cook balloon (basically a double sided foley bulb) during my induction and I agree the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced! And I didn’t get the epidural until 14 hours later which I would not recommend waiting for that long 😅 I don’t think cook balloons are that common, I only ever hear most people going straight to Pitocin, but oh my gosh it’s not talked about enough! So so awful
Just scheduled my 2nd csection due to breech position, I was hoping for a vbac, but after scheduling I felt so much more at peace and I'm hoping to actually enjoy the last month of pregnancy 😊.
Unplanned c-section and scheduled c-section were totally different recoveries for me! Keeping my fingers crossed for you to have a smooth (boring!) pregnancy and delivery!!
As a mom of 3, i can tell you the only thing you can prepare for with birth is every experience is completely different the only thing that was the same with my 3 different experiences was they all ended with a sweet baby. I hope all goes smoothly for you.
