In the lead up to Noah’s birth I read hundreds of birth stories, and re-read Audrey’s birth story many times. It reminded me of what I was about to go through, what I didn’t want for this birth and that feeling of pure joy when your child is born. It helped me to prepare, especially leading up to 40 weeks pregnant when I felt like I was going to be pregnant forever! So, if birth stories are your jam, read on my friends.
Coming up to 40 weeks
I’ve never actually gone to full term with any of my pregnancies prior to this one (Hannah was born at 37 weeks [c-section due to being breech] and Audrey at 38+5 [VBAC]) so when I reached 39+5 weeks, then 39+6 weeks this time I was well and truly OVER IT. And I was so disappointed every morning when I woke up and hadn’t gone into labour overnight. It’s not a great feeling and I truly feel for everyone who has reached 40, 41, 42 weeks!
Because I had a previous c-section, the option for me to book in for a caesarean was always there, but as last time I had a successful VBAC with no complications, I wanted to go down that route again. For me the recovery was easier than the c-section and having two kids at home I wanted to be able to be up and on my feet as soon as possible. However, if it came to a c-section, I was mentally prepared for that, too.
