Because my mind is always moving...

I have a few more questions, to drive you all crazy with, for my last few weeks...

First off- I wanna say, Thank you to everyone who helped me through in making my BIG decsion, and helping me to feel I made the right one.

Im someone who believe things ALWAYS happen for a reason, and in light of recent events (as some of you already know, from reading my thread in families helping families) SHortly after making my decision I found out my father has been activated..and being shipped out...

I cant help but feel-my very uncomfortable journey these past few weeks, happened specifically so in the end they would take the baby 2 weeks early and he could be here for the birth and to meet his first grandchild, before leaving..

Call me superstious but thats just me! With all this said-Ive never felt more confident in ANY decision...I stronly feel if God brought me to it, he'll get me through it!

ANYWAYS- When I had gone to the DR. this past week, she had said we would schedule the apt. to be induced next week..for the following week (which is 38 weeks..SOmewhere between 10/6-10th)

We discussed the greater risk of having a c-section due to being induced...and she explained how risks are much higher when, you dont start making progress on your own (which Im not) SHe also said where c-section is less stressful on the baby its alot harder on the mother...and so on... Depending on my progress..a c-section was to be discussed..

Now I know this decision is not up to me, however I dont know where I stand on this when she discusses it with me... SOmetimes I think absolutely not..Im doing this vaginally, and other times I say..do I really wanna put my body and baby through all the stress of being induced..just for it to end in c-section..?

As I said before...as my DR said she is going to let me body tell her... but Id like to have some grounds to stand on...

I know girls who have had c-sections, and had a great experience..and those who had horrid ones.. But that goes for those with vaginal births as well... If they tore or had an episiotomoy..they were uncomfortable for days afterwards as well....

If she says..well your making no progress...and it looks as if your chances of being induced will most likely end in a c-section...due I just schedule that from the getco..or due I say no I wanna try this vaginally first?

I cant help but think in the back of my mind...the baby and my body has been under a great deal of stress due to the lack of sleep and meds. Ive been on the past month, plus he is coming 2 weeks sooner...do I really wanna stress him out...just go in and get him the easiest way and Ill worry about myself later on...

Where would you stand? How would you feel? Thanks girls..as always

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Wow...you've been through so much throughout your pregnancy...you should be proud of yourself for being so strong.



I'm not 100% sure what I would do in your situation...I know this really isn't an answer to your question...but, maybe you can explain to your dr. that you want so much to deliver vaginally - can they let you try as long as you can without adding stress to yourself and the baby...and then do the C-section if that doesn't work?

Like I said, I know that probably didn't help you at all...but, you're going to get through this and you're going to have your little boy in your arms so soon!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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They are saying I might end up having a c-section also, because of the size of the baby, and that really does freak me out. I always planned on having a vag birth. The thought of a c-section is just so scary to me, and my SIL is heavy also, like me, and she was in the hospital for like 2 weeks after because she became infected, which is an increased risk when you are overweight like myself, so i'm worried about that happening.

When I went to the tour of the hospital last weekend the nurse giving the tour and I spoke for a few minutes before I left, and she actually reassured me a lot. Although v-birth is always prefered, sometimes c-sections are necessary. But she said they wouldn't do it unless it really was necessary, and if it comes down to that scenario, you don't want to fight it because the health of your baby is the most important thing.

Express to your doctor how important it is to you to deliver vaginally if at all possible. But if they have to do a c-section, and it sounds like your doctor is really good at weighing all options, then that must be what is best for your baby and hopefully you'll both have a speedy and healthy recovery and all will go well.

I'll be thinking about you and try not to stress too much!!

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Thanks!!!

I dont think she is gonna FORCE me to have a c-section...I think she just wanted to let me know that being induced when your bodys not progressing...it sometimes ends this way...

These next 2 weeks cant pass fast enough...all I do is think!lol

Re: Because my mind is always moving...

Did you get my FM?