lol I should not have read this thread on the morning my anti-anxiety meds withdrawals are at their worst. Gave me a bit of a cry.
Ryatha, I'm sorry it didn't happen the way you wanted but, you are right. I think I'm going to stick that quote on my fridge.
In answer to you old question Sarah, yes mine was necessary. Am I good with it? Yes and No.
My csection saved the life of my precious baby boy and probably saved me from serious health issues. It also means I cannot have any more babies - ever.
My story is a bit like Nai's, ruptured cscar. Mine though had been ruptured not in labour but 15 weeks prior to it even starting.
What they thought was a possible abruption, turned out to be my scar tearing. Nate's life was saved for 15 weeks by the strength of his membranes. My waters ruptured by themselves, but my body did nothing about it. No niggles, no effacement - nada. Turns out it was doing me and him a huge favour.
I'm glad that I agreed to the section and didn't be pig headed and demand more of a go at a vbac (that I so desperatley wanted).
I'm not glad of the way my first labour was managed that put both of us in that position and now will forever have me wishing for another baby - we had always planned four.
I am glad that I knew how I wanted my ceasar managed and that predominently I got what I wanted.

Sorry, that was a bit long and rambled....Mel I'm sending you and this baby all my positive energy left.