c-section question

[ChikeeMomma]

Yeah, being induced is no fun at all. Was with the first. Not with the second. Makes a huge difference!

 

[FireTigeris]

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I went into labor 14th, induced the 17th - birthed late the 17th ... all in Dec- don't breed in lat feb/ early march

= dec babies get it rough (I and my husband are both Dec babies)

 

[CherokeeCowgirl]

I forgot to mention about the lovely scar you get when you get a c-section. You get a scar that you might end up hating really bad. I am a little vain I guess. I eat right, excersise, tan and try to look really good and I now have this ugly scar that I absolutly hate. Of course, no one sees it but my husaband but still it makes me really self conscious about my body now. It just looks funky because half of it is almost invisible but about 3 inches of it got irritated while the staples were in and now that part of the scar is twice as wide as the other 3 inches and bulky looking. I hate it.

That is something to consider too.

Other posters are right. There is more pain and more recovery time in a c-section.

 

[agnes_day]

i dont think i would care about a scar...my poor stomach looks like a road map from having 6 kids anyways!

as for induction, i have been induced with all but 1 of my kids and i actually prefer that..get it started and over with!

i am glad for all the different opinions, it helps in deciding which way to go, thats for sure.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

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Wow! Stories like this make me very thankful that I chose an OB practice that has 8 MDs and 1 CNM... there should ALWAYS be someone available to deliver me!

 

[Robin'sBrood]

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Same here, sista!

What is the longest amount of time it has taken for you to push a baby out?

 

[Fraurloth]

I'll say this; You've managed to push out six other children, what makes you think you can't do a 7th? I hate to say it, but if you've given birth to large babies, your body is already prepared for this birth. Once your birth canal is stretched, it's pretty well stretched for life. Why do you think when they find bones they can identify whether a woman was pregnant or not? Because her pelvic bones become slightly spaced.

You know it's mainly here in America where women complain so often about labor. You know the easiest way to resolve that problem? Stop having sex on your fertile days. Then, you don't have to complain about being something that millions of other women manage to deal with. There are women that would die to be in your position, but it's obvious you are not humbled by your blessings.

Just be patient, let your baby come when IT'S READY, and have your vaginal birth. If there's any complcations, you said you were in a setting where you could be taken care of, so stop worrying. It's about the health of your baby for crying out loud, not you personal comfort.

Sorry if anyone got upset, but so many women are electing for surgeries and drugs without considering the health of their newborns. This is especially prevalent in the U.S. where I hear so many women complain about giving birth. Birth is not a horrific, terrifying experience like your good doctor or Hollywood may present to you. If you are one of the women who has experienced a traumatic birth my deepest sympathies go out to you. But, there are techniques to conquer this fear, and yes, they do work.

Just know that MOST women give completely healthy, natural births without complications and there are thousands, probably millions of women that can vouche for this statement.

Kind regards,
Rachel

 

[agnes_day]

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wrong. it IS about my personal comfort. i have no desire to be a martyr for any of my children and if i can give birth without the pain and hassle, i am all for it.
and as for being humbled...giving birth makes me no more special than the next woman..seriously. i am happy about my new little one, but i am not going to just lay down and die over the fact i am pregnant. and for your information, we do use the calendar method, which obviously failed that month.

 

[OccamsTazer]

Um. Wow, yikes hostility.
Where'd all that come from?
Sorry you got chewed out, I hope you find the solution that makes you happiest!

Also re: the fertility thing, someone over on SufficientSelf reccomended to me the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Obviously you don't need it, but I loved the book so much I'm recommending it to everyone who will listen. I considered myself pretty informed about stuff (always the one lecturing girlfriends about reproductive health, always shocked at how clueless they are), and it was loaded with stuff that was new to me and very interesting!

 

[Fraurloth]

I'm not being hostile, I'm just giving you the straight forward truth. There are many women who would LOVE to just get pregnant and have a normal pregnancy. Then, someone like Mother comes along, blessed with fertility yet she complains at every passing moment. She has proudly stated herself that it's all about her comfort. It might shock you, but this seems to be the typical attitude and for some reason it's highly accepted by our culture.

Well, did you not realize that pregnancy was uncomfortable with your first? This is where personal responsibility comes into play. It has nothing to do with emotions, hostility, or irrational thinking.

But really, there's no use in telling her anything, because she's not listening anyways.

All I can say is that it's very disheartening to see these types of scenarios, sorry.