How are we getting the smell out of clothes? I’ve tried vinegar, downy free and gentle rinse out odor, lysol free and clear laundry sanitizer, air dying clothes, etc. Anything we use, we try to avoid fragrances because of skin sensitivies. The smells will not leave 😩 Any advice?
I am 36+1 today. I am starting to have Braxton Hicks contractions pretty regularly, especially at night. Throughout my pregnancy I have experienced some uncomfortable itching/slight burning along my incision that usually subsides after a few minutes. I’ve been told that this is probably just scar tissue/adhesions loosening up as pregnancy progresses.
Last night when I woke my scar was very, very uncomfortable. The burning was much more intense, and it lasted for two hours. If I moved a certain way, I would feel a slight, sharp pull at times as well. I took a warm shower, and that allowed me to find a comfortable enough position in bed to fall back asleep. Today it just feels dull and achey. Baby is moving just fine though and heartbeat sounded good at my scheduled 36wk check this morning. My belly does look noticeably lower this morning, and I’m wondering if that pressure is what’s causing this? I also probably did a bit too much yesterday (in full blown nesting mode)
Has anyone experienced this before though? It’s starting to make me second guess if a VBAC is a good idea for me.
35 weeks and feeling a bit frustrated with my circumstances. If you can read through and offer any advice at all, it would be greatly appreciated ♥️
Before conceiving this time around, I interviewed OBs to be sure the next place I delivered supported a VBAC. (With my first, I delivered in a hospital setting with a midwife. Since that ended in a section, I could no longer see her.) The place I chose assured me it was an option, and I didn’t receive any push back at any prenatal appointments… until 28 weeks.
By 32 weeks, I was able to switch to another hospital and provider. My options were pretty limited in my area, and I decided on this location after seeing a few moms in the VBAC link group post their success stories. Unfortunately for me, it feels like I traded one problem for new ones.
While this doctor has assured me that he will not stop me from trying for a VBAC unless medically necessary, he’s really giving me a hard time in other areas. I don’t know if I’m overreacting, or I need to pick and choose my battles wisely. It was hard enough to switch at 32, and I’m afraid if I push too much he will drop me. Here are my concerns…
- He wanted to complete a “physical” at 32 weeks despite having my yearly exam within the last year. During this exam he wanted to swab my vaginal canal for various things, as well as measure my pelvis. I was able to deny the vaginal swabs, but not the pelvic exam. He said my pelvis was “constricted,” still thinks my odds are 50/50, but did not discourage still trying.
- Weight concerns. I’ve always been on the leaner/petite side. I started this pregnancy at 114 and I am now 137. He says I have not gained enough weight and flagged it as a risk factor in my chart. With my first, I was the exact same stating out as well as this far in the pregnancy. No one was concerned. Google says 25-35lbs is typical. Why am I being flagged as underweight?
- So much testing. With my first, I never did anything after my 20 week anatomy scan. I declined cervical checks until my 39 week appointment. This doctor had me do a 32 week scan (okay, fine) but now wants me to do weekly NSTs and ultrasounds to check fluid levels (mine was 14) Why so much testing? I’m more of a less is more person, and this seems like a lot. Would agreeing to the NSTs but declining the ultrasounds be a good compromise?
- This is a petty gripe because I know it’s not guaranteed.. But a firm no and cease of discussion on me doing my own GBS swab. I did my own with my first and they willingly gave me the option.
I’m just afraid of how I feel now, and that it will carry into the labor and delivery. I’m hoping it will be easier to decline and stand my ground then … anyone have similar experiences? Thank you.