Repeat C-section anyone?

I am really stressing having another c-section. To be honest, I'm a bit terrified. This week is finally decided against the Vbac and decided to go with the c-section. I have absolutely no support on the vbac and just gave up on the idea. My dh's family is relieved that I am going with the section. But they honestly don't know the risks of either. I just am so scared to have another surgery. I am scared the recovery will be worse. and I am worried about not being able to take care of my 20 month old son.

How did you decide what to do? How did it go, how was recovery? Did you have help to take care of your other child/children? I get very anxious about surgery, I'm not sure how I am going to get my butt to the hospital without majorly freaking! 

When are you having c section? I am going to have my 3rd c section in September. I have had 2 and I am still scared but I know I will be fine!!

It sounds like you really want to try a VBAC...so why don't you?? If you're uncomfortable with another section, give the VBAC a shot. The worst that can happen is that it won't work out, and if your doctor is willing to let you try, then that's awesome. It's not your family's decision to make, it's yours!

Quoting ♥Conjoined♥:“ When are you having c section? I am going to have my 3rd c section in September. I have had 2 and I am still scared but I know I will be fine!!”

I will have it the last week of September.

glad I am not the only one that's scared! thanks!

yeah I understand what you are going through... I just now decided to go with a repeat c-section this week im having it on aug 18th

I don't really share anything pregnancy-related with my in-laws because I don't want to hear any of their opinions if they asked me how was my appt or something I would just say "fine" as long there's really nothing seriously wrong with me or the baby the reason why I don't talk to them much about my pregnancy is that they pretty much invaded my privacy and didn't respect my wishes when I had my daughter

my daughter is currently 13 months old and will be 14 months when the baby comes im scared about the recovery too but my husband will be there for me so it helps me feel bit better

Quoting Rachael!:“ It sounds like you really want to try a VBAC...so why don't you?? If you're uncomfortable with another ... [snip!] ... out, and if your doctor is willing to let you try, then that's awesome. It's not your family's decision to make, it's yours!”

I know what you mean, and I really should try if I want to. I just wish I had support you know? It would make it a lot easier. Even if they don't support my decision, they could try to be more informed and know that I am doing what I think is best.

Thanks for the reply!

Quoting Leilany's Mommy!:“ yeah I understand what you are going through... I just now decided to go with a repeat c-section this ... [snip!] ... when the baby comes im scared about the recovery too but my husband will be there for me so it helps me feel bit better”

Did you consider a vbac?

I too will have my hubby, and I am grateful for that!! And yes, I try to limit what I tell my inlaws too. But from the beginning I told them I was unsure what I was going to do, and they made sure they knew what they wanted.

Quoting ~*Katrina*~:“ Did you consider a vbac? I too will have my hubby, and I am grateful for that!! And yes, I try ... [snip!] ... too. But from the beginning I told them I was unsure what I was going to do, and they made sure they knew what they wanted.”

yeah I was going for vbac I just made my decision this week jus like you did

Quoting ~*Katrina*~:“ I will have it the last week of September. glad I am not the only one that's scared! thanks!”

Hey katrina, I know I don't have any experience but I wanted to say that you should follow your heart. If you want to try, then try. I know most of my family thinks I am nutso cause I want to go as natural as possible (no IV's or anything) but oh well, it's not their body.... It's yours... Sounds like you should have a heart to heart with your hubby about it.....

Thanks Mary! I think we will talk more about it tonight. With a toddler our nights seem to be so long these days! and by the time we have us time, he needs to get to bed to get up at 4am. BUT I will sit him down and talk with him. Then Friday I will talk with my OB, I have a list of questions ready for him.

My thing is, I am such a planner and want to make a decision and stick with it and have a plan in place. I have been putting this off because everyone keeps saying I still have time, I still have time. BUT I don't. I have maybe 8 weeks. If she waits that long. Its all just overwhelming. With the first my water broke I went to the hospital and I did whatever I was told to do. No thinking, I just did as I was supposed to. With this one, there are so many options!!!

Im having my second c-section at the end of september if this baby will wait that long. Im terrified, but vbac isnt even an option at all. My doc said it was the law here in oklahoma. But even still, I couldnt have another vaginal birth (my first was) because of a shoulder dystocia

I am having my 3rd section any day now and honestly, I am still a little scared but, I will tell you this, my second was 100% easier than my first. My first was an emergency and something I was not prepared for. Being prepared for the second made everything so much easier. Even the recovery time. With my second my ex went to Iraq when she was 7 days old so, you can do this!

I knew it was a law in OK and that insurance won't even consider it an option. Here in Wichita we only have a few doctors that will do it, mine does. I was up in Newton, north of Wichita 20 minutes. They don't do them at all there.


Good luck with your c-section!! Do you have it scheduled or will you wait for labor to start? I am just wondering if they said anything about the risk of infection going up if you wait?

Quoting hailey*n*hanna:“ I am having my 3rd section any day now and honestly, I am still a little scared but, I will tell you ... [snip!] ... so much easier. Even the recovery time. With my second my ex went to Iraq when she was 7 days old so, you can do this!”

That makes me feel better, thank you!! I am really hoping since I recovered so well with my first, that my second will be that much better! I think the surgery itself is what scares me  

Quoting ~*Katrina*~:“ That makes me feel better, thank you!! I am really hoping since I recovered so well with my first, that my second will be that much better! I think the surgery itself is what scares me  ”

I know the feeling. Even though I have done this twice already and had to have a D&C last year where I was completely put under, I still get weirded out about the thought of surgery. I think it is completely normal. For me it is because I have no control over anything and that bugs me. I mean, we have set up my date for 8/19, as a formality but, I won't even make that so... you just kinda gotta give it over to stop the stress. Not to mention with my last one I developed a severe allergy to the tape they use in between the staples to hold you together and had to be put on steriods to stop the skin from oozing off my body so I am a little curious what they are going to do this time as they are "still weighing out the options!"