We set a tentative c-section date for May 22 (see below), so Baby L 2.0 will be here in fewer than 8 weeks. Holy cow!
Total weight gain: 16lbs
Belly button in or out? flat
Belly: I thought the growth had plateaued, but the comments today convinced me otherwise.
32 weeks
33 weeks
Sleep: Up once to pee
Best moment this week: Ashlee and Scott's wedding celebration
Food cravings: Nothing really
Movement: It probably peaked between 31 and 32 weeks. Now a lot of the movement is rolls and repositioning rather than jabs or kicks. Mondays are still his most active date.
Fitness: My legs get tired walking up the stairs at work. I'm out of shape.
Upcoming Pregnancy milestones: We just started biweekly Dr's appointments.
What I miss: Belts.
Doctor update: On Monday, Stephen and I went in for my 32 week appointment. Everything was fine, but we talked about some little things that I had been concerned about (like not moving all night) with the doctor.
The more important part of the conversation focused on whether I'll try for a VBAC or have a repeat c-section. I'm completely torn on this decision--my pros and cons for both pretty much balancce out.
VBAC pros:
I'd like to have a VBAC, it's safer for women who want multiple births, and I certainly would like the baby to choose his birthday. I'd like to be able to hold him right after birth too.
Cons:
It could (and will likely) hurt a lot afterwards. In a different spot. Every step could hurt. I'd hate to try a VBAC and fail-- both because I don't want to be disappointed in the birth process and because that would make the recovery from the resulting c-section more painful.
C-section pros:
Can be scheduled and I know I had an easy recovery last time so this time, without any labor, I'd probably have an easier recovery.
Cons:
I can't hold baby right away. And it's not great to have multiple c-sections.
I learned my lesson last time: You can plan all you want, but ultimately the baby and your body determine the type of birth you have. Unfortunately, we can't just go with the no-plan plan.
So what'd we decide?
As of now (and it could change), our plan is to attempt a VBAC. If things look like they are stalling or the baby is in distress, I'll have a c-section. And I'll be okay with it. A repeat c-section is scheduled for May 22. That's 5 days after his due date (and incidently would make him a Gemini and not a Taurus). He's been measuring to a May 13 due date so that actually gives him a lot of extra time to come naturally. Since Chase was born the day after his due date, the doctor thinks this baby will come within a few days of his due date--we're just not sure which one!
