u/lem0nsand

Hello!! Hoping to hear from people (we are few but mighty) who had a face presentation lead to a c-section and then went on to have a VBAC (or a CBAC!). I had previously been told that I had a 60% chance of a successful VBAC according to the VBAC calculator (an imperfect tool I know) but today my OB told me that, bc my son had face presentation that sent me to a c-section the first time around, I have a 70% chance of needing a repeat CS this time.

Obviously these numbers are quite different, so I am confused and stressed (not to mention trying to be okay with a CS anyway--I know there's a chance for everyone, and it isn't even like my first was that bad or traumatizing or anything, it was just a somewhat difficult recovery that I'd like to avoid).

My OB said all this info should be in a ~TOLAC~ consent form I need to sign, but I don't see that in MyChart, so I am not sure where this 70% number came from.

Anyway, I welcome any and all thoughts and perspectives here. Personal stories, research, opinions, whatever.

curious what bags (styles or specific bags) people who walk a ton wear. i think the comfort level of a daily bag can be quite a bit different if you spend most of your commuting time driving versus walking (similar to shoes). this isn’t necessarily me asking for recommendations, more a topic of discussion, tho I’ll personally be getting inspo from the post!

hi! I’m relatively uneducated about bags and am new here so pls forgive the amateur q. I’m considering between a Coach Chelsea 30 and a Mansur Gavriel Lady Flap (resale obviously). any thoughts on why someone should get one vs the other? my main concern w the Coach is that it does not have a crossbody option; my concern w the MG is that it may already be dated (a very minor concern) or that there may be quality issues of which I am unaware, particularly with resale. talk to me like I’m a total idiot cos in this regard I am! thank you!!

(ps. about me: I’m a mom of a toddler and pregnant w baby two, 5’ tall, work from home, mostly want a nicer version of my everyday Everlane leather bucket bag which I do not find super comfy. I need to be able to fit wallet, snacks, and a paperback book or my iPad in the bag.)