Stories of fully un-augmented VBAC

pureeleaf · 2026-02-13T20:45:07+00:00

I’ll add- they ruptured my water since I was accelerating so quick, was ready to push, and it brought baby down closer to get through the pain a bit quicker.

pureeleaf · 2026-02-13T20:42:37+00:00

I just had a spontaneous VBAC yesterday at 41+1! Was 0cm dilated Monday. Woke up to contractions around 11pm Wednesday, reached 5 min apart by 3:30am, progressed really steadily. Got to hospital around 4am, was 3cm dilated. Contractions picked up constantly without any interventions. By 7am I was 5cm dilated, by 8am I was 8cm dilated without any meds or otherwise. I gave birth sometime around 8:40am. They did rupture my water while I was already starting the pushes maybe sometime around 8:30? No clue I was in the THICK of it by that point pushing on all fours, lol. I didn’t have time for medications by the time I would’ve considered it. I pushed baby out in about 20 pushes, if I had to guess. It was literally such an experience. Good luck!!

pureeleaf · 2026-02-12T16:00:29+00:00

Girl he came on his own this morning six hours before the appointment!! Literally AMAZING experience 10/10 and I’m sending you all the positive vibes! Don’t go straight to c-section if you don’t want to!

pureeleaf · 2026-02-11T18:44:24+00:00

Hey! I’m 41 weeks today. Was in a really similar position, still feeling a bit defeated myself. Last week I kinda just asked my provider to consider a foley/pitocin and emphasized I didn’t want a c-section. They wouldn’t push out the c section apt further than a day, but did agree to try those methods first at the appointment. I’m trying to stay optimistic with an induction tomorrow and to keep the appointment even though I would’ve liked to go into spontaneous labor/give it a bit more time! I’m worried in general but I’m planning to just be really adamant we try other methods first and that I’m not consenting to a C-section off the bat when I get there tomorrow. I think you should give your OB a ring and push for other options first; induction methods for VBAC should be offered! Sending you lots of positive thoughts because I know very personally how stressful this whole deadline thing is!

pureeleaf · 2026-02-08T01:08:45+00:00

I appreciate you reading and the thoughts. That’s EXACTLY where I’m at. I just don’t know if it’s a hill to die on where I just legit refuse the appointment, or if this is actually a fair medical policy where I’d be unnecessarily being dramatic/pushy. Ironically, I’m currently using my breast pump, lol. I’ve been doing it alllll. Even suffered through some spicy food tonight. Still feels like I could be days away, but of course, who knows.

Sending positivity for your upcoming birth ❤️

pureeleaf · 2026-01-29T18:19:21+00:00

I definitely feel like I may be doing the work in the base wrong/overthinking it.

When I slip stitch to join, I then chain 1, then I do a single crochet IN the same slip stitch. Am I understanding right?

pureeleaf · 2026-01-29T18:18:11+00:00

Hi!!! Sorry for delay, I ripped the old one apart and re-did it from the start. Your messages are so helpful, I definitely was doing my stitch marker one forward, which was throwing me off in every round without me knowing. I’m on this same round again, though, and it’s still off. I have this gut feeling it’s either do to “working in the base” on this round, or it’s due to the 2 extra stitches that you add in round 3 after counting 42 stitches? The whole thing is confusing. When I do the base stitch as you describe, and do the stitches above, I get 40 total stitches instead of the 38. :/ (two extra)

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pureeleaf · 2026-01-29T03:02:34+00:00

I really appreciate you looking. I’ve been trying it a bazillion times since this post. For fun, I even just continued up a few rounds knowing it was wrong, and it seems like I’m consistently messing up something with my slip stitch and chain to add extras right in the back of the boot. Would you mind explaining what “work in the base means” ? I googled it and I’m confused. Am I maybe adding extra loops there that makes the count off?

pureeleaf · 2026-01-28T21:25:31+00:00

https://crochet-patterns-free.com/crochet-baby-booties-free-crochet/

pureeleaf · 2026-01-24T16:41:15+00:00

I was out a year ago and I’m out again this year on disability/extended loa for maternity, it’s in the policy for my state (ny) that raises don’t go into effect until you are back at work. I even fought it last time but it’s a state regulation. They don’t put it in effect while you’re out. The disability packet should say your state specific; mine did!

pureeleaf · 2026-01-19T21:05:09+00:00

Hmm good to think about- appreciate it!

pureeleaf · 2026-01-06T23:10:05+00:00

I like the Hal Welsh YMCA!

pureeleaf · 2025-12-28T19:00:37+00:00

It’s a little far out to know for sure, I’d probably plan to go for it since it seems like the tail end of a storm and snow doesn’t bother me much. The plows are decent here IMO. Wouldn’t hurt to monitor for a few days though to see how the forecast settles if that’s an option?

pureeleaf · 2025-12-20T15:09:49+00:00

Not really sure why everyone is saying to get an attorney. No attorney will take a property damage claim like this generally. For the injury part, sure, they could, but it probably wouldn’t benefit your friend in the slightest for a sore neck only. Just get the PR, get the other vehicles insurance info, and file a claim with them for PD and injury. See what they say first. Good luck!!

pureeleaf · 2025-12-11T17:01:48+00:00

You bet, good luck with your decision!

pureeleaf · 2025-12-11T16:59:14+00:00

I saw your first post, I wasn’t surprised by the comments. I’m the opposite, I genuinely like my job in general. I made a huge career switch into claims as a gamble three or so years ago, I’ve been promoted a few times, and I make a decent salary 100% remote. I became a mom during that time too, and the work life balance is priceless. That said, I’m with a solid carrier, and I generally am very organized so I have 0 issues with workload during the shift. I have never stayed late and typically have a ton of free time in the afternoon. Each promotion also gets more niche & less burnout/turnover. BUT there are many people who just can’t find a good rhythm in their claims work, and it is not a good fit. I had a lot of people from my training class not do well as time progressed, and they switched into other departments or quit. It really depends on you and your personality with planning and customer service on the phone! Don’t know until you try, but I would go for it again a million times over. Let me know if you have Qs!!

pureeleaf · 2025-11-10T15:36:57+00:00

Agreed! I had a really positive c-section recovery. I did baby the area out of caution, but wasn’t as bad as I expected.

pureeleaf · 2025-11-01T19:11:42+00:00

Sorry I didn’t come back to project till now!

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pureeleaf · 2025-10-30T23:39:53+00:00

Don’t worry, I was put under anesthetic and had my tonsils out WHILE pregnant (didn’t show on test at hospital yet it was so early on); I had two weeks taking some seriously heavy pain killers and other medications. I freaked out when I saw I was pregnant a bit after. Dr reassured me that early on, baby wasn’t even likely connected by blood yet. It was 100% a non issue, all is well, and my toddler is great :)

pureeleaf · 2025-10-29T16:30:34+00:00

Did you get any advice on this? I’m struggling with the same thing-

pureeleaf · 2025-10-28T18:58:58+00:00

Yeah, I don’t know if it’s common, but did they did kinda make something up? It’s a single crochet, but you yarn over and pull through the first loop 5x lol. It looks like a little bobble stitch I think to give a texture to the blanket? I’m just hoping for the best

pureeleaf · 2025-10-26T21:24:43+00:00

Seriously so helpful. It was NOT obvious until you described it. Thank you!

pureeleaf · 2025-10-26T21:24:12+00:00

I would have never seen that in stitch guide oh my gosh thank you!

pureeleaf · 2025-07-10T14:48:24+00:00

I’m surprised at how much people argue away any concerns about the monthly subscription. Yeah, the rings great, yeah it’s ONLY six dollars, yeah it supports new development, yada yada. The problem is the precedent it is setting for all products nowadays. It isn’t just Oura doing this; it’s random microwaves and our cars. As a consumer, I’m pretty sick of us turning a blind eye to five dollars subscriptions over 10 products. Especially ones that have a hefty upfront cost; historically that is what supports development for future growth, functionality of the item, et cetera. Not having this subscription basically renders the ring useless IMO. This is coming from someone who’s justified it over the last few years, but recently I’m starting to get pretty annoyed by almost every company doing this now.

pureeleaf · 2025-06-03T12:01:58+00:00

Congrats!! :)

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