And although I’ll always love what she did, my style has changed a bit as well. I don’t know how long the new look will stick around, but it’s good to see things changed a bit. It’s not perfect but my brain can only handle so much html. Here’s the new simple header with added social media buttons at the top to find links more easily:
You can find all sorts of great colors of social media buttons HERE on Carrie Loves. I sure appreciated the work being done for me already! I used THIS post on Code it Pretty to help me install the buttons a smaller size. What I tried from the first post didn’t work for me to change the button sizes, but that second link helped.
The little labels on the sidebar just match the header:
And really, that’s it! Just simple changes. My goal is to get a decent photo of myself to post—I’ve always liked seeing the person whose blog I’m reading right there on the sidebar, along with their name for me to see. I had it there once upon a time, but I just need an updated picture.
As I get closer to the due date of this sweet little one, I’m starting to get nervous about the birth. Mostly because I’ve had two c-sections and to try a VBA2C kind of scares me. Last week I was all for it, but the more I think about it, the more I’m leaning towards a scheduled repeat c-section, as crumby as the recovery can be from those.
My first, Mr. Zippy, was induced. I was 6 days late which wasn’t the reason I was induced, but I had an ultrasound and my fluid was too low. But he didn’t handle labor well and so I only pushed two times before the doctor broke out the forceps. My second, Sunshine, was breeched and they turned him successfully, however his little arm went before his head and I had started having contractions so they decided to go ahead with a c-section. I went in to have Poppy hoping for a VBAC, but she wasn’t handling the labor well, either. I was super thankful that I got to experience going into labor with her (also 6 days late), since I didn’t know what it was like to start on my own. Another factor in this all is the fact that Poppy was born with craniosynostosis, which can cause problems during a vaginal birth. Once you’ve had one child born with it, the chances increase of you having another with it. They tried to check on the ultrasound if this one looks like she has it but it was hard to tell.
I know the risk of your uterus rupturing isn’t huge, but what if you were that one that it happened to, ya know? And I know there are risks with c-sections as well. I’ve read tons and tons of articles and now I’m just torn.
I hope this isn’t coming across as whiny and overly concerned–it’s just a hard call to make when you have the choice. So we’ll take it to the Lord and we’ll see how my hubby and I feel ;). Of course that will be the best way to know what to do, but I love to hear what others have to say about it also. I’m also very aware that although we might make a birth plan, things can and often do not work the way you planned, and I’m totally ok with that. As long as this little one arrives safely, I’ll be happy.
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The new look us perfect! I need to nest :) as for the birth, I wish I could ease fears and give advice. I’m praying for you, though. And I’ll be here for whatever you need no matter which direction things go.
I really like the clean new look! Way to go being able to do it yourself! Man, you’re doing good nesting wise. I never really did nest before my baby (my first) was born a year ago. Well, except the week before he was born I cooked up a storm- lasagna, home made pizza, it was kinda crazy. I hadn’t cooked like that the whole pregnancy! :)
As for the birth, oh man I hope everything works out okay. I came very close to a c-section (after he came at 9lbs 3 oz AND his shoulder was stuck, I knew why he was taking 30 hours to get out of a 5ft 1in mommma!), and always get nervous thinking about the possibility of a second baby/delivery. I hope that you can feel peace about everything and that the doctors will be prompted to do what’s best for you and your baby. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for sure!
I feel your dilemma! I am 39 weeks and the doc is starting to threaten induction. Did that with my first and was totally defeated when I could not handle the pain from the pitocin. My second delivery was a dream, but this pregnancy had gone sideways from day one.
Good luck making your decision. I will be praying right along with you to be inspired for what is best for our little ones :)
Thank you Sarah, and best of luck with your delivery!
I love your new blog look! Each baby is so different…each of my four was at least. It’ll all work out and soon you’ll be holding a little miracle <3
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Thanks for your words of encouragement!
I love the new look! I feel like I’m due for a new look too, it always seems to re-motivate with blogging :). And I can’t believe you only have 10 weeks left! I hope that whatever you decide that it works out for the better, I’m sure you’ll make the right choice!
it’s so cute!!! you work wonders lady! And love the clean up story, I love spring for that reason. Good luck with that babe, I’m sure you’ll know the right thing to do when the time comes. :)
I like what you said about taking it to the Lord. It’s amazing to be able to “do it all on your own,” but the most important thing is a healthy baby and a healthy mommy. In my experience with each of my three, I realized one of the most important things is being able to trust your doctors/midwives. Then you are comfortable going along with what they suggest because you aren’t worried they have an agenda; they just want you to have the birth you want and they will of course also keep you and little one safe. Have you been able to talk to your caregivers openly about it all? Wishing you well. Site looks GREAT!! Nice and clean. Nice and lemon squeezy ;)
Thanks, Shifrah! I have talked with the doctor but I might be switching doctors and get a little bit more info from them. Thank you for your thoughts and ideas!
I like the fresh new look! In my own research, I discovered that the risk of rupture is greatly increased with any form of induction. It’s one of those crystal ball moments. I had a hard time deciding where to birth my twins, and ended up regretting the decision to birth at home like my others. Everything ended up fine in the long run, but we were teetering on the verge of disaster, and baby B was born with an APGAR of 2. Yikes! I wish you peace in whatever decision you make.
Bekah, I am so glad that your twins are alright! What a scary thing, and such a hard decision. Yes, I also saw that induction is not a good idea with vbacs. As of now, I am leaning towards just a scheduled c-section. So we’ll see:). Thanks!
Whatever you do, you’ll be in the Lord’s hands regardless. :) I keep planning to have a completely unassisted (medically) birth and Jackson is the closest I came. (Had been partially induced when I stalled out just past 4cm with Nicole and fully induced with giant overdue Olivia.) Went into labour slowly over the afternoon, thought he was coming at 1am as I was 9cm and waters bulging; they broke my water thinking he would basically ride the wave out. My contractions stopped almost entirely! Like, I fell asleep, and I wasn’t on any pain meds of any kind. I was so determined to wait it out and have my planned birth! Finally at something like 8am I caved and decided to go with the drip, and he was born at 2pm. Still no epidural or anything but I was a bit frustrated. Can’t I just have what I want??! ;) Well, I got what I wanted in the end, my sweet baby boy. We all come out with the same prize! :)