1st Visit with the Doctor

I had my first visit today. I started with the office people who are in charge of the money and contracts and policy. They told me, as a level 1 hospital, "We do NOT do VBAC's under any circumstances." And I signed the contract and paid for a c-section.

Then I was with the nurse practitioner who told me, "That's ridiculous. You have had 3 VBAC's. There is no reason to for you to have a c-section." So now I am confused. I have already paid the higher down payment and contracted for a c-section. And since I want to have a tubal ligation anyway, I am still going to have to be cut open. But...If I have a VBAC....I may not do the tubal. I was just going to do it because I thought I was having a c-section. Following this??? Or are you just as confused as I am. So, I am going to give this some serious prayer and consideration. If I do the VBAC and then have a tubal, it will cost almost as much as the c-section. And if I don't have the tubal, then I am still at risk of another pregnancy. And yes....I am considering it a risk. I am thrilled with this surprise pregnancy. But I would like to avoid further possible surprises. Especially since I am getting older each day. I just found out that my friend Mary is pregnant with her 9th. And the baby has Down's Syndrome. Wow! Sobering. I know my chances are higher, but I am not dwelling on that as it is still unlikely.

But other than this LOL!!! I liked the office. I liked the staff. I think once the VBAC/C-section question is resolved, then everything will be fine.

Everything is going well so far. Even though I took 2 PG tests, I still feel a little as if it isn't real until the doctor says, "Yes, you are pregnant." And getting the yes today felt good. I am supposed to be 7 weeks and 3 days, according to my cycle. If anything...I may have ovulated later and have not been pregnant as long. But according to the nurse practitioner, I am a good 8 weeks along based on the size of my uterus. So what does this mean? Heck if I know. But there it is.

I was told that I should gain a little weight. A very little. But if I didn't gain any...that would be ok too, as long as I keep eating healthy food and taking my vitamins. I just am not allowed to lose any...since I have already lost about 7 pounds. I'm not trying to lose, but I still am. What am I going to do if I keep losing? I refuse to eat more. I am already getting enough.

The kids go back to school tomorrow. Oh GLORY!!! I am thrilled. My joy is full :)