Welcome, Fall!

Anyone else feeling like we're being ripped off of our summer heat? I'm a heat lover. I could spend all day and all night out in the sun and booming heat...this year has been slightly disappointment. Sure makes me glad I took advantage of the 3 hot days we've had and spent them waterfront!

We should be enjoying this:

But instead, we're seeing this:

Yuck! Rain, rain...go away!

we've got time on our side...

AHHHhhhhh....

So here I sit; 14 weeks and 3 days pregnant with my second love child. For those of you that don't remember (don't worry, I don't expect you to...) here's my story on Kingston's labour and delivery:

Part One: Labour
Part Two: Kingston's Birth Story

To summarize, my labour was a total of 44, yes...44 long f@%king hours of labour. I did get all the way to 10cm on my own with no pitocin or "help" from the doctors. I took an epidural after 32 hours or so and relaxed slightly; although I had weird circles of pain that I still felt every ounce of. To make the really long story a bit shorter, I ended up with a c-section (thank the LORD after that many hours of contractions!).

SO....here's where I'm at...

I met with the surgeon yesterday who would perform my repeat c-section. He gave me a few things to think about and basically left me feeling like the decision would be totally up to me.

I know I can labour...hell, I survived 44 hours the first time around. I'm almost positive (although never certain obviously) that my body COULD deliver a baby. I don't remember clearly because I was so thankful to just be over and done with my delivery, but I do think that the reason for my c-section the first time around was solely because Kingston was coming through sideways...like 1/4 of a turn posterior (also helps explain the wicked back labour I was having).

After seeing a different doctor today, he really left me feeling so positive about attempting a VBAC...but only after I can see the delivery records from Kingston's delivery to confirm that he WAS indeed coming through sort of in a posterior position. The doctor today basically said that if I were his daughter or daughter-in-law, AND if Kingston was indeed in a semi-posterior (face up position for those that haven't been here before), then he would most definitely recommend a VBAC for me. IF, and that's a big IF, he was coming through face down and was having his heartrate drop due to distress, then he would without question say to just go with a repeat c-section.

I'm just so confused by it all. I really do want to keep an open mind about it all...but it's a scary and stressful situation to be placed in. And maybe you're wondering why I'm feeling such a dilemma?

My deliveries will be just over 18 months apart...for those that aren't aware, between 18 and 24 months there are increased risks involved. Having said that, I would be monitored in the hospital very closely and would almost be prepped for a c-section prior to delivery...just to be on the safe side.

Here's a great read on the guidelines for a VBAC: http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/public/155E-CPG-February2005.pdf

Okay...so thoughts???? Help me out...give me your opinions, your thoughts, your experiences...be honest!

Thanks everyone! I see the doctor and the surgeon again in August and will hopefully have more of a clear mindset on what I'm leaning towards....

Hello summer!

This week has been amazing for me! I have gotten so much one-on-one time with Kingston and have thuroughly enjoyed every second of it! We spent two afternoons up at Harrison Hot Springs and spent yesterday walking Tynehead Park and visiting with friends in Langley. Kingston has had such a fun time in the sun.

This week has made me really thankful that I was blessed with a child who loves the outdoors. He doesn't even need to be in the hustle bustle of everything, even playing on our deck is a great time for him. He can be fussy as all hell and then I open the door in the kitchen to the deck outside and he smiles and runs for it. I absolutely love the simple joy that a child sees in life.

Getting ready to enjoy the Canada Day parade!

Kingston is such a mover these days. He's walking everywhere. He hasn't quite learned to stand up on his own and still uses things to pull himself up...but he really only crawls when he's desperate for something to pull him up. Amazing how fast they learn these tricks!

He LOVED the parade. He waved his flag, showed off his tattoo, did plenty of clapping, and lots of dancing!

He's learning new words every day too! He now says cat, dog, car, carkeys (in his own verbiage), mama, daddy, dadda, and a few others I'm sure. I'm always amazed at how much he actually understands too. It's such a wonderful thing to get to watch a child grow up. They change daily!

I'm enjoying my last day with him today before I work tomorrow morning and Saturday night. I love being a mom to this sweet little man!!!

Have a great day!