Update...
I Decided to call Dr. Bolero-Anderer to make an appointment. She is all by herself now, so her first available appointment was the first week of Oct. I made the apt. and right at the end of the conversation I asked if she does V-backs. Her receptionist said, "no, she doesn't do those anymore." So I decided to try to give Dr. McNeil a call. Her receptionist was EXTREMELY rude and short, and Dr. McNeil is not taking patients that WANT to get pregnant, only new patients that ALREADY ARE pregnant. She rudely asked if I wanted to try someone else in the office but she was so RUDE (did I mention she was rude? ) that I said no. Now what? Has anyone who reads this had a VBAC??? Comments please...
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I forget to mention... ALL of the front office people are RUDE!! And I've made it known to the nurse and dr. and they were both surprised by my comment!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought they were RUDE! :) I can't think of anyone else right now, but I'll ask around. Good Luck!
I have honestly heard REALLY great things about everyone in there. That's where Leighton is. I know I mentioned him. Besides, if you have three at one time, a VBAC may not even be a option. ;)
i dont know what a vback is but did you try my doctor? Let me know
I know Dr. Holmes does VBACs but I'm sure it also depends on the situation. Not sure how he is with fertility issues though. Good luck!
Um, no (obviously). But in my reading about the subject I have found that midwives are often more supportive of that than the average doctor. But then that also depends if the midwife is working for "the average doctor". I can see it is pretty frustrating for you, and I don't know if you would even consider using a midwife or not.
I saw a ob/gyn when I first got pregnant and hated being treated as an object and then charged $200 for it. I'm really loving the birth center here and the warm and friendly feeling I have when I visit there. Well, good luck!
Wow, that's really unfortunate that the receptionist was super rude. Not a great way to gain and retain patients.
Good luck with your OB hunting. And with getting prego. We'll pray you find the right one with the right advice.
Love you tons.
Unfortunately I've heard that not many docs are doing VBACs anymore for liability reasons but keep shopping around because my sister is getting ready for her 2nd VBAC. (she lives in ID or I'd give you her dr's number.) I'm part of the herd that sees Dr. Tutt but I went to Izenberg (who used to be in w/Bolero-Anderer) & Huff for kids #2 and 3 so if you want any opinions about them, I'd be happy to give them. :)
I haven't had one, but one of my old roomies has had one and she loved it. She healed great and said that unless she absolutely needs a c-section she isn't ever going to go that route again. Good luck on finding a doctor!!
Good luck. I have no recommendations for doctors but I would definitely recommend NOT attemptimg a VBAC with a midwife. Although likely more personable and cheaper than the an OB/GYN, no matter how experienced and well trained, the midwife is not going to be able to do much in the unlikely event of a uterine rupture. The rate of uterine rupture is about 1% (assuming a horizontal uterine incision was made with Jaxon). There are 5 criteria to be met to be a candidate for VBAC: 1-no other conditions that require Cesarean, 2-only one prior low transverse uterine incision, 3-no uterine scars or prior rupture, 4-no pelvic problems that prevent vaginal delivery,5-the baby is head down. Assuming the above there is a 60-80% success rate of VBAC. Love ya sis.
P.S. Please mail the $200 consultation fee to my home address.
WOW! Thanks T- I think I fit all the criterion...so I am still looking. And while I absolutely respect others desires to use a midwife, it is not something I will ever do!
Ashley- I didn't think there was anything wrong with your answer. I didn't post it because it had nothing to do with the post. It was more of a reply to my comment (on your blog), so other people reading it would have been confused because they wouldn't have been aware of the conversation. I wasn't offended and know that a lot of people think differently than me- esp. friends and family. But I did get it, so no worries there. :)
This is Liz's friend, Stacy, from Aqua last night (which was very fun and funny). This may creep you out but I actually was on your blog the other day. I think I hopped on from Cicily's blog, but I don't remember for sure. I was actually interested in your photography. I didn't realize that you and the blog were the same until I saw the comment you posted on Liz's blog about her puke story.
Anyway, I was asking Liz about you last night and she told me that you're trying and struggling to have a 2nd baby. Me too! My daughter (who's conception was also a struggle) will be 4 in November and we've been "trying" off and on (mostly on) since her 1st birthday. We've also done a few rounds with fertility treatments to no avail. So I think I might know how you feel. I am always looking for someone with whom I can relate and share because it seems as though I am surrounded by unbelievably fertile people. And it's so hard!
Also, I had a cesarean with my 1st,and although I think I've made up my mind about a VBAC, it is something that I'm still debating. But I'm more concerned with getting pregnant right now. The mode of delivery is the least of my worries at this point;).
Anyway, it was fun to meet you last night and if you're ever looking for someone with whom you can commiserate, let me know!
Good luck and sorry for the long comment.
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