Hi Dee - I am having a planned c-s. I had an emergency c-s with DS after 30 hours of being in hospital. I was induced initally and then induced again after 6 hrs. 24 hours after my initial induction I had only dialated 3cm. I had the hormone drip inserted as the contractions were not progressing in anyway. DS's heart rate dropped and was in distress and a c-s was advised. He basically had gotten stuck and he was in the posterior position (being born face up). It was inconclusive as to whether his position, my size or his size (over 4kgs) were the reasons for him getting stuck. If it was clearer and I could be assured of the reason not happening again, I would try a VBAC. But as we are not sure, I don't want my new bub to suffer in the same way. Also, I was not convinced I could go thru labour without an epidural which is not permitted for VBACs. There is also a good chance that this baby is bigger than DS was. That said, I have decided to return for a repeat c-s, knowing that the risks are higher in general for c-s than VBACs, but I feel reassured that I am in a surgical environment in case a problem occurred at the last minute. I also have a low lying placenta which needs to be scanned again in a week's time.
My ideal with DS was to not have an epidural or a c-section. I had both and do not remember feeling jibbed in any way - only that my baby was going to be delivered to me safely and for that I am grateful. If i had had a general like Spice, I think I would have felt jibbed.