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Sher J. I am pretty sure that you will not find a dr to do a vbac with that type of incision. I do believe that you must have a pfannestiel incision or bikini cut to have a vbac. But you could possibly have a c-section with an incision in the same site as TR and that would seem much better than your previous C-section. Blessings,
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Sheri, I know I felt the same way. Except my scar is side to side. I was the one who had the uterine tear with my second baby, after I tried the VBAC. My doctor at the time begged and pleaded with me to get a TL at the time but I refused. I went on to have my third baby, but by c-section only. Then I really did have my tubes tied after that. The one thing that worried me the most about having the TR was the thought of a uterine rupture. I felt like I am pushing my chances. But I can tell my that a doctor before I got pregnant with Ashley said I would be able to carry another, but another c-section. Then when I did get pregnant with Ashley my doctor really was supportive in me carrying the baby (but a scheduled c-section). Then I spoke with my OBGYN regarding the TR and my previous rupture, etc. He is so supportive in the fact that I can carry another child. He even agreed to let me go into labor on my own, although because of my own past medical history I have been told VBAC is out of the question. He put my fears at ease regarding just the part about being worried about carrying another baby, I am at ease with the fact I wont have a vaginal birth (Although, it bothered me at one time). Anyways, I just wanted to say this.
1. Search til you find a doctor that will allow you a VBAC, keep looking! And I bet with the proper observation it is possible! Even with the type of scar you have. If you end up having a rupture (Im praying you dont experience this), as long as you are in a hospital setting with a doctor monitoring you closely and ready for an emergency c-section...I think this is feasible.
2. If you cant find a doctor that will allow you a VBAC considering your scar, I am almost certain you could carry the baby full term without a problem. If you go with a scheduled c-section then you still have a baby!
I know it's hard though, as I struggled with this as well. I wanted to experience birth the natural way. And a part of me is still in awe at a woman who can use a midwife or birth at home, or in the water. It's amazing! But, for me, it came down to what was safest for me and for the baby (if God answers our prayers). I remember after I had my son, 4 and half hours of surgery, not getting to hold my baby, and blood transfusions...my Dad called and was mad that I tried for the VBAC and was persistant about it. He said "Cindy, this is NOT a competition". LOL but at the time I was very angry with him because he didnt understand. But I get it, I know how you feel.
Shop around for a doctor but also be open to whatever suggestions they have regarding a VBAC.
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hi my name is von an i had 3c-sections.an my doctor told me the same thing but nt that my uterus will rupture.But that high ectopic pregnanys.But i felt like so just didnt want me to have any more childern .that was in 2002,but as time went but my heart felt like i was still missing something.(even though i have 2 kids all ready.)But this still didnt make me happy,shortly my sister had one.When i hold her baby i knew then this was what i was missing.So i went to another dotor,in 2008.an he said yes this will be poissble for u.I was so so happy,it was like apart of me was whole again.so thats when i start googling.I talk to the nurses at CH,i give them what they needed to get me started.(but of course,i was frigened when she told me i need to fax over my OP report.)they got my report.my heart stop LOL.(All i could think o lord if this is ment to b then let this be your will not mind.)She said u are a good canidate.I found out my tubes where only cut 1cm on each side.I was so happy,but i remebered if i would have beleaved her this right now wouldnt be happening.(I dont no what will happen when i get my TR but,if theres one chance that i can be happy agian ill do it! VON
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My first son was delivered c-section because I was stuck at 3cm dilated after 12 hrs of labor and doc said there was no progress so we just delivered that way. Two years later I was due to deliver my second son, I wanted to try VBAC, I wanted to experience the "being a woman" part of delivery... at that time my doc said that studies had showed higher risk of uterine rupture after c-section... so I said ok that's fine, I've had a c-section before I'll do it again. Then had my TL, six years later had my TR through my same scar that I delivered BOTH of my boys... my husband and I delivered a very healthy baby girl(TR baby #1) July 7, 2008 via c-section same scar and am 12 weeks 5 days pregnant with TR baby #2, this baby will also be delivered c-section. I just have NEVER gone into labor on my own and my body hasn't ever shown any desire to "ripen"... I wish you the best of luck!! You have already made a FABULOUS decision in choosing Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to help you on your way through the Trying To Conceive Journey!! Lots of baby dust to you!!
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I feel a lot better now I guess everyone one is different. I will just continue to take care of my health and know anything is possible through God.
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ha sheri my name is von,i was just going to ask that same qustion.but i have a bff who had 4 also.an i beleave u can have another 1.me myself asked my doctor 2 an at the time i ask i was only 24 an now im 31.an she seams to be ok with it.but 2 its been years ago when i was bf too.anyway when ever u do it just make sure your weight is down.but im sure youll be ok.
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I have had 3 c-sections. I really don't know how I will have this 4th one once I have my TR. With my 3rd pregnancy my doctor wanted me to try a VBAC but I didn't but it was like 9 years ago when I had my last c-section. I am going to read more about it though to find out some information.
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I have had three c-sections. I had a uterine tear (to put it nicely) with my second c-section after an attempted VBAC. And they tried very hard to get me to have a TL then. I refused as I was only 19 years old. I went on to have a 3rd c-section with no problems about 6 years later, she was my biggest baby at 8 pound 6 ounces. Absolutely no problems carrying her, and when the doctor went in the third time he said my uterus actually looked really well. But I went ahead with my my TL.
I will have a 4th c-section. I did not have any trouble having my TR. Maybe that gives you some hope!! Dont let it stop you. Because it almost held me back also.
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.that was in 2002,but as time went but my heart felt like i was still missing something.(even though i have 2 kids all ready.)But this still didnt make me happy,shortly my sister had one.When i hold her baby i knew then this was what i was missing.So i went to another dotor,in 2008.an he said yes this will be poissble for u.I was so so happy,it was like apart of me was whole again.so thats when i start googling.I talk to the nurses at CH,i give them what they needed to get me started.(but of course,i was frigened when she told me i need to fax over my OP report.)they got my report.my heart stop LOL.(All i could think o lord if this is ment to b then let this be your will not mind.)She said u are a good canidate.I found out my tubes where only cut 1cm on each side.I was so happy,but i remebered if i would have beleaved her this right now wouldnt be happening.(I dont no what will happen when i get my TR but,if theres one chance that i can be happy agian ill do it! 
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