tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post3800417243675612391..comments2024-03-19T10:13:56.342-05:00Comments on Walking with Dancers: A VBAC Is A Story of At Least Two BirthsLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14834453573285443355noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-57985486928866671562017-08-21T04:36:40.336-05:002017-08-21T04:36:40.336-05:00I'll bet you won't guess which muscle in y...I'll bet you won't guess which muscle in your body is the #1 muscle that eliminates joint and back pain, anxiety and burns fat.<br /><br />This "<b><a href="http://muscles.syntaxlinks.com/r/HipFlexors" rel="nofollow">hidden primal muscle</a></b>" in your body will boost your energy, immune system, sexual function, strength and athletic power when developed.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-15103426109108914572017-01-25T08:00:42.107-06:002017-01-25T08:00:42.107-06:00Hi Kealy,
I very much relate to you, in where you ...Hi Kealy,<br />I very much relate to you, in where you are at. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.<br />The good news for you is, for as much as I worked on everything, my midwife never told me my baby was engaged. At check ups I remember hearing "still floating" a lot and freaking out. <br />The other good news is, they say it's really uncommon for subsequent babies to engage before labor.<br />My midwife just pushed doing as much time as possible on my hands and knees to help baby be in a good position, as well as seeing a chiropractor.<br />I've since had a third baby, who was another at home VBAC. I have long pregnancies (third one, my longest--going into labor on 42 weeks exactly) so for me, the biggest help was just advocating for myself by finding providers who would allow me to go into labor naturally even if it took extra time -- I believe that helped those 2nd and 3rd babies be ready and already in the portion they would choose (my first was induced at 41+5, and I don't think she was really and didn't have time to adjust the way she needed to.)<br />My advice to you is: time on your hands and knees (I would make a pillow or beanbag nest for my belly and read or watch Netflix as long as I could stand it like that.) And then do your best to trust. Your body is made for this. It's already allowed two babies to be formed and grow inside it-- it's amazing! Do your best to embrace that.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834453573285443355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-64932685451242266812015-12-21T19:53:15.010-06:002015-12-21T19:53:15.010-06:00Thank you for writing this. I'm currently 25 w...Thank you for writing this. I'm currently 25 weeks and preparing for a VBAC2. I initially found your blog researching the Brewer diet (more because my eating habits stink than because I want a small baby!)and was so encouraged by this post. Thank you!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121167613921262444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-40079943652962555492014-10-05T08:52:52.684-05:002014-10-05T08:52:52.684-05:00Oh Thank you so much for sharing all that with me....Oh Thank you so much for sharing all that with me. I connect so deeply with the idea that you struggled to accept your c-section and feel ok about yourself again. I did too after mine. It actually took me about 3 years to stop feeling so traumatized by it (and I had my VBAC 2 years after my c-section, so about another year of healing was still needed after that.) I’m glad you shared that with me, I’ve mostly talked to women who’ve had a c-section with their first child, so I wasn’t sure if the c-section emotional pain was due to the idea that they weren’t sure they could birth on their own. It’s another level of “I’m normal”-comfort to hear a c-section can be an emotionally challenge even for women who’ve birthed before. And I find something very sweet about how much I can feel your heart in the memories even with the years gone by. Birth is so momentous. It means so, so much. Thank you for a peak into your heart. And thank you for your sweet prayers. May God bless you and your family as well. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834453573285443355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-30063196838841526922014-10-04T23:33:12.442-05:002014-10-04T23:33:12.442-05:00WOW! As a retired RN, I have been involved with qu...WOW! As a retired RN, I have been involved with quite a few women's births. I worked mainly the recovery room, so most of my experience was post-partum. I used to teach Lamaze and just loved it. My first baby came so very easily, thought I was still in early labor and was still at home when I started with the URGE to push! Thought my second baby would be equally easy, but had an abruptio placenta and needed an emergency C-Section. I was devastated. It took me many years to accept it and feel OK about myself again. Anyway, to get back to my point, I have never read a birth story as moving as yours. Thank you so much for sharing it. I am a grandma now, but I pray that your courageous, uplifting story will encourage the many women who will read it. PS: I am not against home births at all, despite my own story. My cousin gave birth to all 3 of her children at home; my Aunt said they were all beautiful experiences. May God bless you and your family :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-88934524545041062112014-09-15T05:17:59.524-05:002014-09-15T05:17:59.524-05:00Thank you for sharing,
I'm still early along ...Thank you for sharing, <br />I'm still early along in my second pregnancy so haven't needed to think much about the birth. But I have been, #1 got stuck, and with the epidural there are all the same thoughts of 'do I even know how to push?'. Also always the ever present, 'will I need forceps again?'. <br /><br />It was really helpful (and emotional) to read your story and how you prepared yourself. I started on your post about the best way to prepare for labor (found via pinterest) and ended up here. I guess any kinds of intervention can bring about a very similar emotional response second time round.... <br /><br />:-) I'm babbling and stumbling over my words. I just really want to say a big thank you. <br />Thank you for being so open, and vulnerable with your heart. <br /><br />Take care xxo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-72795835563398998032014-03-02T15:07:35.643-06:002014-03-02T15:07:35.643-06:00Thank you for sharing your story. I stumbled upon ...Thank you for sharing your story. I stumbled upon it looking for info on OFP and for some reason it is more encouraging to me than all the others I've read. I'm planning a VBAC in about three months after a 3 day labor on my first where even pitocin didn't do much. I've been convinced that my body doesn't know how to do this, so your story is very encouraging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-20498823322534022912013-09-19T07:48:05.933-05:002013-09-19T07:48:05.933-05:00Oh Roslyn, Thank you for sharing. I felt so much l...Oh Roslyn, Thank you for sharing. I felt so much like you did and went through all that too! My family especially were worried about me. (Watching "The Business of Being Born" helped my mom to trust my midwife much more. -- But don't watch the VBAC episode of the second edition, and DONT let your family watch it -- its full of scare info.) If you ever wanted to get in touch with me. You can email me at 1lydiajohnson[at]gmail[dot]com. You will be on my heart.<br />I just did a post recently you may or may not find helpful where I share the most emotionally difficult parts of my second pregnancy (during which I feared giving birth.) http://walkingwithdancers.blogspot.com/2013/09/waiting-is-painful-part-1.html<br />I have shared lots of my heart along the way and after the fact. I hope you can find some encouragement or helpful information through out.<br />As my c-section was due to my daughter being malpositioned, I also blogged lots of information I learned this time from my midwife about how to have a healthy pregnancy and how to help my baby be in a good postion for birth. You can find that here: http://walkingwithdancers.blogspot.com/p/healthy-pregnancy.html Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834453573285443355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-62913749198363215632013-09-19T01:39:07.882-05:002013-09-19T01:39:07.882-05:00My sister sent me a link to your birth story and h...My sister sent me a link to your birth story and having had a c-section with my 2 year old daughter and not being entirely healed emotionally from it yet, I hesitated on clicking. My husband and I really want another child but were so tramatized by the first birth that we are both hesitant. I really want to have a VBAC at home as well, but everyone upon hearing my dream loves to share their fears with me and I cannot help but be affected by them. Your birth story is absolutely beautiful and I feel so lucky to have read it and that you were brave enough to share it. You have made me remember my dream. Thank you so much. Roslynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-29400470915176124272013-07-30T22:13:58.342-05:002013-07-30T22:13:58.342-05:00This was beautiful!This was beautiful!hannah46https://www.blogger.com/profile/17327198805769820846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-38451730254933773702013-07-24T04:36:27.675-05:002013-07-24T04:36:27.675-05:00I don't even know how I came across your post,...I don't even know how I came across your post, but I'm so glad I did! I am at the business end of a planned vbac and I could have written all the fears and emotions you have expressed. Although I completely trust my baby and body, and I am definitely frightened of assuming I am in labour as I didn't get a chance before I was induced last time. I am bookmarking this page so that when my doubts creep in I can feed off some of the energy you have given me through your encouraging and inspiring birth story. Thank you for that, I really hope I can stay strong to have a positive result like yourself :-D Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314884127573588489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-35359923092435750882012-12-17T09:20:33.992-06:002012-12-17T09:20:33.992-06:00Aw...what a sweet story! Going through with a VBAC...Aw...what a sweet story! Going through with a VBAC is sort of surreal, isn't it??? Especially giving birth at home after a cesarean. Beautiful baby! (I followed your link from a comment you left on my guest post at Growing Home: "You've Had How Many Cesareans?!")Treasures from a shoeboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365888492682303470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-81911136176896792012-09-22T08:07:10.255-05:002012-09-22T08:07:10.255-05:00I just stumbled onto this VBAC story while reading...I just stumbled onto this VBAC story while reading up on how a maternity belt might help with fetal position in late pregnancy. I'm 38 1/2 weeks pregnant, have been pretty diligent about fetal position, and baby is LOP - not ideal, but better than last time thus far. I can relate to so many of the emotions you shared, and imagine that if I make it to a vaginal birth, many of the other feelings will be the same. I guess we'll see! It's always helpful for me to read VBAC stories where the women didn't entirely believe they would pull it off. I get it in my head that "well, if I don't believe I can do it, I probably can't" - so there is this new pressure to be very optimistic! When really, I just need to be optimistic, also realistic, and just prepare and hope for the best. I also loved the pictures you made, I will probably look at them a few more times over the next couple weeks!. Thanks for a great story!!Susan Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-3960247821653973772012-08-03T11:33:10.578-05:002012-08-03T11:33:10.578-05:00What a beautiful journey Lydia. Absolutely awe ins...What a beautiful journey Lydia. Absolutely awe inspiring and so beautiful.Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-58564474006757466342012-07-24T18:22:35.694-05:002012-07-24T18:22:35.694-05:00at this point (through tears) i can't remember...at this point (through tears) i can't remember how i found your blog. i love birth stories, my daughter has had 4 home births and one transfer (all was fine, he just got stuck). i've been blessed to be at and participate in three of her births. what a miracle birth is, how amazing the birthing journey is. you did an amazing job! i'm so glad i stumbled onto your story. it was precious as is your family. <br />blessings, <br />CindiCindi @RustiqueArthttp://www.rustiqueartblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-66910596474458264752012-07-23T21:02:02.710-05:002012-07-23T21:02:02.710-05:00Beautiful birth story! You did a GREAT job! Cong...Beautiful birth story! You did a GREAT job! Congratulations.Enjoy Birthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227246774801636777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-15561314796008022412012-07-22T23:33:41.415-05:002012-07-22T23:33:41.415-05:00Amazing story. I'm so so so very proud of you ...Amazing story. I'm so so so very proud of you Lydia. I can relate to so many different things in your story, both with your first birth and your second birth. I know what you mean about feeling completely healed from the first birth with the second birth. Such a beautiful story - thank you for sharing! And very excited that it was a home birth - that was an unexpected surprise. Isn't home birth just an amazing experience? Awesome post!Swimming-duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634254954329528126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-25059610201319158172012-07-17T07:10:08.625-05:002012-07-17T07:10:08.625-05:00Loved every bit of your story friend! It's be...Loved every bit of your story friend! It's beautiful and tear jerking! So proud of you and all of your hardwork and the healing that God did and is still doing in you! Love you!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219220557883958299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110052640237660954.post-67742651265438961552012-07-14T17:54:52.990-05:002012-07-14T17:54:52.990-05:00That was really beautiful Lydia and so well writte...That was really beautiful Lydia and so well written. I could almost picture it all. So happy that everything worked out so well. You are very brave and have a beautiful family. So proud of you!Debi Heavnernoreply@blogger.com