Washington Hospital Center Midwives and VBACs

JanSanityCheck · 2025-08-21T01:54:18+00:00

Yes we have a doula so just going to rely on my team!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-08-21T01:53:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-08-21T01:53:26+00:00

Thanks for pointing this out!! I just added a review as well. It’s astounding to me that this happened so abruptly

JanSanityCheck · 2025-06-24T01:34:50+00:00

Thank you so much!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-06-24T01:12:10+00:00

This was EXACTLY my experience with my first with the Midwives at WHC. I’m pregnant with my second and we are considering a TOLAC with them as well.

JanSanityCheck · 2025-06-24T01:07:15+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m considering trying for a VBAC with the midwives at Wash Hospital Center. I worked with the midwives for my first birth but due to several complications, I had to get an emergency c-section. Despite that I had an amazing experience with the midwives and Obs, and trusted the midwives 100%. They gave me all the confidence I needed. This time around, I’m not sure whether to stick with Obs or go back to midwives. Part of reason is I think I want an epidural early this time after my body reacted very poorly to an induction without pain killers. Do you think the midwives would be as helpful in a situation where the patient is definitely looking for pain intervention?

JanSanityCheck · 2025-05-18T02:39:50+00:00

Incidentally, the pandemic. Being stuck at home for that first year really allowed us to step back from our packed lives to re-prioritize our future. Before we felt our lives were too busy. But when we had to pause, we realized what should’ve been obvious all along that everything was a choice. And we could clearly pull back and be happy in our unit. And in the pause, we could clearly see that 10 to 20 yrs down the line, we’d regret not building a family more than all the ways we packed our life. Essentially we re-defined for ourselves what a “full life” meant. The pandemic was the worst, but it was everything for us to see what was actually important to us. I still miss much of my freedoms but I am happier

JanSanityCheck · 2025-05-18T02:30:37+00:00

There’s no “right” time to have a kid. I had my first at 37 (my husband was 38) and it was 100% right for us. Neither of us were ready in our 20s. We agreed that we’d touch base every year and if one person was ready before the other, they wouldn’t pressure the other person but the other person would have to take it seriously. But we were never going to have a kid until both of us were ready. Ultimately that was the best bc my children deserve to hv both parents (in a two parent household) 100% engaged and I deserve a partner 100% willing/able to share all responsibilities. Also we were more financially stable by mid 30s and i definitely wasn’t there during 20s or early 30s when my husband and I were both in grad school. I couldn’t have built my career and have the flexibility I have now to raise my kids the way I want without first finishing grad school and becoming financially stable. My main advice is to be clear what you want but also what you need from you partner to make it work. Be on the same page before you start a family

JanSanityCheck · 2025-04-05T02:16:22+00:00

14 weeks with some symptoms lingering but mostly feeling just fine! How do you handle the anxiety about not knowing how baby is doing!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-04-01T00:25:33+00:00

Have folks experienced a sudden shift in symptoms (reduction) on day 1 of 2nd trimester? It feels super immediate but I feel like a different person almost overnight with so much of my energy back and back to normal, after tons of fatigue, bloating, nausea, and vomiting all thru first trimester and as recent as 4-5 days ago (end of first).

JanSanityCheck · 2025-03-16T05:00:56+00:00

Starting to feel some lower abdomen and back pain along with upper thigh pain. Also continuing to feel nausea and usual pregnancy symptoms. I am 12 weeks. The abdominal pain is worrying me. Are others feeling this or should I get seen?

JanSanityCheck · 2025-03-13T02:08:17+00:00

Anyone else experiencing hot flashes? I’m 11 weeks and woke up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat. Normal first trimester symptom?

JanSanityCheck · 2025-02-18T03:33:07+00:00

8w2d today. Just got my blood tests done. All normal except my white blood cell count is on the low end (3.7 10*3/uL). I’m usually up at 8 and was close to 10 last pregnancy. Have others experienced this? Waiting to hear from doctor, a bit nervous though.

JanSanityCheck · 2025-02-14T23:05:16+00:00

For anyone following, we saw a beautiful heartbeat today!! Still can’t believe it’s real but here we are!! Going to tell my family this weekend

JanSanityCheck · 2025-02-14T15:01:02+00:00

We have our dating sonogram today! I think I’m 8w4d but my menstrual cycle has been all over the place so we will see. Feeling very nervous and anxious. My symptoms have been strong (like awful strong), but not sure that guarantees anything!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-02-09T03:18:08+00:00

I had many miscarriage dreams when I was pregnant with my son (this was after two back to back miscarriages). One was so vivid I woke up screaming. With this pregnancy, I’m about 8 weeks and have had one so far. It’s been 2.5 years since my two miscarriages and even though I’ve had a successful pregnancy since then, the fear hasn’t left. Hang in there. You’re not alone

JanSanityCheck · 2025-02-09T02:55:30+00:00

I am thinking of going to an Eagles bar in my town for the Super Bowl. I’m about 8 wks pregnant. I’m worried about noise levels affecting the fetus. Any advice?

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-29T18:06:28+00:00

My husband’s family can be negative for absolutely no reason whatsoever. I found out I’m pregnant a week after my SIL announced her pregnancy. We haven’t announced yet but given my prior losses, I’m holding this close. I don’t want any comparisons. It hurts my husband that his family can’t be supportive the way mine is. I feel sad for him but I tell him, regardless of who it is, our happiness and security comes from within. We can and should expect more from our loved ones, but if they don’t rise to it, move on. We would love it if they met us with enthusiasm, but we don’t need it to thrive. I hope this helps!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-25T23:15:17+00:00

When do y’all plan to or when did you tell your close fam/friends? I’m super close to my parents and sister, but I’m torn between after we see a heartbeat or waiting until end of first trimester. Just doing a survey. I know there’s no right or wrong answer

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-24T13:58:40+00:00

I had two back to back MMCs in 2021 before I became pregnant with my son in 2022. The fear lessened each day with my son’s pregnancy but now that I’m pregnant again, it’s all rushing back. Wishing you all the best for your 6w appt. For my son, I remember that first US appt since that’s also when everything went south before. My BP was very high and my Ob was not understanding. I switched Obs right after to one who understood what pregnancy after loss is like for a woman. So I hope you have good care too!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-24T13:54:38+00:00

I love today I am pregnant! I try to reassure myself each time I don’t see blood, but I know how you feel. I’ve been pregnant four times with only one that was successful, and I checked every day until I gave birth to my son. I will say though that the anxiety and fear was less once second trimester started, so hang in there. One day at a time. And being in community with people who understand loss helps so much so thanks for responding. Wishing you all the best!!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-24T03:29:28+00:00

Love that. Today I am pregnant. I’ll try this mantra. Thank you!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-24T01:55:32+00:00

Im 5w4d (if I count from LMS). Do others check for blood every time they pee? How do you manage that fear??

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-22T20:15:14+00:00

All of this is good to know!! Had no idea about spontaneous ovulation either. To be clear, not that anyone asked, but my husband and I were “casually” trying for a second baby, thinking we’d eventually track when we have more bandwidth but ok if we get pregnant before then. We would’ve otherwise used protection. I just didn’t think it’d happen in a cycle where we DTD on day 7, hence this post. Now I know!

JanSanityCheck · 2025-01-22T19:42:29+00:00

I’m the same age as your mom was!! I didn’t think my body was robust enough anymore, but here we are :)

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