I wrote a big long blog bitching about how much I dislike being pregnant. But I decided no one really wants to read that. Let's just say I strained some muscles in my back. So now I am sitting around, unable to drive or take AJ anywhere fun. On one hand, I am not a sitting-around type of person and not being able to exercise is really killing me. On the other hand, maybe I just need to be taking it easier on my body this time.
APY and I have been talking a lot about how old we are. We have age-related ailments that bother us every day. We both keep getting sick. We have no energy and can not even begin to keep up with AJ. For APY, this may be related more to his rheumatoid arthritis but for me I suppose it's just pregnancy. And life in the midwest, I guess.
This morning (sick day at home for all) we watched some old videos from our life in Connecticut. APY and I were engaged but not married. A few observations: I was hanging on to some extra pounds. We ate a lot of junk food. We slept massive amounts. We spoke very nicely to one another (not that we are mean to each other now, but when you have a child, jobs, a house, crazy cats, etc. things tend to get stressful). We were so young and lovely. And now we feel old and slow and unattractive! haha.
Anyway, I am thinking about getting this baby out and getting on with life. Here are my options:
1. Go for VBAC; end up having c-section at 40 weeks (Dec. 28)
2. Go for VBAC; end up with lovely early delivery before Christmas
3. Have scheduled c-section on Dec. 21 with family around to help for a few weeks and APY home from work.
Obviously number two is the best option but we don't get to plan these things out in life. So I guess at some point I will have to decide whether to schedule that c-section or wait it out. I really would like to avoid the c-section but it sure would be nice to have family around to help. And frankly I am a little nervous about the VBAC risks. I am hoping to go into labor early so I do not have to make a decision...but that's just not something I can count on!
So we have a lot to think about these days.
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I so feel your pain! I feel old with no energy all the time and I'm not pregnant.
I had to make the same decisions about my birth with Gwen as well. I ended up scheduling the c-section because I wanted her birthday to be 4/5/06. But for me, I knew my body wasn't going to go into labor naturally and I had MAJOR anxiety issues during the pregnancy so I wanted it to be over sooner rather than later. I wish I could have done the VBAC, my sister did it with her second and it went great! I guess you just have to do what is best for you and your family.
I wish you all the best!
If it happens naturally and the baby is born on Christmas...don't worry! My family always made it special (you can ask APY) and I'd be happy to provide some advice. :)
Oh my. Just found your blog, such decisions. I am so sorry to hear of all your back pain! We are around until Wednesday this week, so if you want me to pick Audrey Monday or Tuesday to run her wiggles out I can. I guess that should be an email opposed to a comment, but it's already said.
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