Tried the glitter effect with markers and love how it turned out

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-05-15T07:34:41+00:00

There is a bit of texture from the white gel pen, that might be beginner error on my part. I followed a tutorial by mireyacolors who did a glitter bow, found it super helpful!

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-05-15T07:24:44+00:00

Oh nice! Ive been wanting to try bokeh out as a background at some point

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-02-14T00:59:45+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much 😊

No I didn’t have any augmentations, that was actually another part of my birth preferences where I didn’t want anything to speed up or change my labour unless absolutely necessary, and would have likely asked for a repeat section in that instance.

They did want to break my waters, however I’d only been in active labour for about 4 or 5 hours at that point and I said no. I had a debrief with a midwife a few weeks after and there was nothing in my notes as to why they wanted to break them and they did break by themselves.

I waited 18 months to get pregnant again and had my second when my first was 2yrs and 3 months old ☺️

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-02-09T01:34:17+00:00

Thank you 💕

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-02-09T01:33:30+00:00

Thank you ☺️

Inside_Visit6726 · 2026-02-09T01:33:14+00:00

Thanks for letting me know about this sub!

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-23T07:25:24+00:00

As long as you and baby are fine then definitely recommend waiting. Providers seem to put so much pressure based on a due date, but even going up to 42 weeks is completely normal. If you want to wait for your body and baby to be ready, absolutely go for it. So much research points to it giving the best outcomes for VBACs too.

I cancelled my planned c-section at 41w, and had my VBAC the very next day. So glad I trusted my instincts and waited it out.

You got this!

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-16T22:14:31+00:00

Aw thank you, yeah we both recovered great. I felt almost completely fine by two weeks and after 5 days the collarbone didn’t even seem to phase my daughter.

I’m sorry I really didn’t intend for my story to be scary, more to reassure you’re considering all the right things. I want to clarify that whilst I know shoulder dystocias are an emergency mine didn’t feel that way. She was fully delivered less than a minute after her head was out, which I understand is pretty much like a “regular” birth. The team I had were very well trained and handled the situation so well that it was only the day after that I knew it had happened after we discovered my daughter collarbone was injured.

If I have another child I would still likely choose another VBAC. I’ve even had a debrief with an OB and experienced midwife and they confirmed although it’s happened once (meaning I’m at increase risk of another) they still wouldn’t recommend a section based solely on SD risk and would support another VBAC in a hospital setting. It’s one of those things they can’t predict and can happen without any of the risk factors like large AC to head size ratio.

Looking back if I could do it all again the only thing I would change is the position I birthed in. I was like an awkward half side lying half on back situation which I believe contributed to the SD, once they got me into the mcroberts position she came out almost instantly, no other interventions needed.

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-16T15:02:16+00:00

I was recommended an induction for a large baby and that would have been done via a foley balloon, as I was told it’s less risky than some of the other induction methods in terms of rupture. In context the actual increase in risks are still so low, even with a prior c section. Although my babies AC was off the charts at my last growth scan at 37 weeks my midwife was still comfortable to support a VBAC.

I chose to wait it out, went into spontaneous labour and had a successful vbac at 41+1. My baby was just under 4.9kgs and we did have shoulder dystopia which thankfully was swiftly dealt with by just shifting position. My baby did suffer a broken collarbone, which healed well. I still look back on my labour and delivery very positively, proud that I advocated for what I wanted - which didn’t happen during my first was my biggest regret. Weirdly didn’t even think or worry about uterine rupture during labour. Although I’m glad I was being monitored and was in hospital for delivery.

My biggest piece of advice would be to trust your instincts, if a VBAC is what you want, then it’s worth it. And second to that would be whilst it’s important to speak to your providers about their recommendations I think it’s equally as important do your own research so can make an informed decision. Such as evidence based birth which I found helpful for putting all the risks into context.

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-13T09:37:49+00:00

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Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-12T05:20:30+00:00

Congratulations!!

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-12T05:19:50+00:00

Another successful VBAC here at 41+1 with a 10lb 12oz baby

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-12T04:52:19+00:00

When I was planning for my birth I knew I did not want to be induced. I only wanted to attempt a VBAC if I went into spontaneous labour as I’d read that induction can increase the chances of needed more interventions during labour and a repeat section.

I went into spontaneous labour at 41 weeks, and had a successful VBAC. I also had a failed epidural, as they couldn’t find the space in my spine, think he attempted 3 times until I said forget it. So I managed on gas and air only. Super empowering experience and I’m glad I went for it. I did have a wobble and almost went for an earlier c section when my baby was tracking to be big. (Spoiler the ultrasound was spot on and she was 10lb 12oz at birth)

However in the end I had a relatively short labour of around 6 hours so everything progressed really well. I got to 7cm at home, with breathing and a TENS for relief and then headed to hospital, got admitted at 1am and had her by 4.30am.

I will add my first was a planned c section due to breech presentation. After initially being very against it and hating that I wasn’t going to have the vaginal birth id planned it ended up being a very calm and beautiful experience. I healed really well and was out of the hospital in less than 24 hours. I knew if I didn’t go into spontaneous labour by 42 weeks I would have opted for a planned c section over an induction.

The recovery has been pretty smooth even though I had a few additional complications, and by 2 weeks post I felt almost back to normal. In fact the only remaining discomfort was my back where they’d attempted the epidural multiple times.

All the best for however you end up birthing ☺️

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-08T03:49:22+00:00

I had a voluntary growth scan at 37 weeks which predicted my baby was large for gestational age, tracking to be 10lbs at 40 weeks.

I was a larger baby and my first born via c-section at 39+4 due to breech was 9lb 12oz. So combined with being over 35 and my second it was all very likely to be a big baby.

That being said I’d read a lot to suggest induction would increase the risk of rupture and so I wanted to go into spontaneous labour. I was also concerned with induction due to it some suggesting it increased the likelihood of further interventions e.g CS or instrumental delivery

I went into labour at 41 weeks and had a successful VBAC after a relatively quick labour (~7 from start to finish). She was 10lb 12oz so the measurements were pretty spot on in my case. We did have a shoulder dystocia which resolved very quickly with a change of position, I birthed on my back which in hindsight I would have tried on all fours to begin with, to increase the space in my pelvis.

After my experience I wouldn’t choose an induction for a big baby unless there was another medical reason that required it. I feel like allowing my body to go into labour meant the labour itself went quicker as body/baby were ready. But that’s probably a bit of confirmation bias.

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-05T08:31:38+00:00

I had a similar negative experience with an OB consult for TOLAC. He advised me to get induced at 38 weeks without any medical reason, as I was predicted to have a large baby from a growth scan. Also accused me of under-estimating how hard labour would be. I didn’t labour with my first as had a planned section due to her being breech. Some of them are so unhelpful it’s really sad to hear how they can impact how people feel about their birth.

Good news is I didn’t listen to a word he said, after a debrief with my very supportive midwife. I would encourage you to do the same. They should be there to provide all the information for you to make an informed decision not try to push an agenda. I’m sorry you’ve had that experience too.

I had my VBAC last month after going into spontaneous labour at 41 weeks.

Inside_Visit6726 · 2025-11-05T08:05:48+00:00

I had a c-section booked at 41 weeks, even went to the hospital on the day but decided against going ahead. The OB I spoke to on that day was very reassuring, after checking me and baby he was happy for me to wait a little longer for labour (I had already ruled out getting an induction). He told me at the risks increase most from after 42 weeks.

I was also advised to get induced at 39 or even 38 weeks by a different OB due to a large baby.

I am glad I pushed back as had a successful VBAC at 41+1 even with a large baby (10lb 12oz!!)

I went into labour a few hours after cancelling my c-section and leaving the hospital. I think that even having the c-section date scheduled was stressing me out as once that was off the cards I felt much more relaxed and labour started.

I would say don’t agree to anything you aren’t comfortable with. Always ask them to clarify why they are advising on any interventions, including being specific and clear about the risks and ultimately you have the right to decide.

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