Feeling conflicted, guilty and undecided about how to birth baby #2

[Blondie]

Hi Ladies,

I actually had a really great night last night. I went to bed feeling excited about having my second and all your help has definetly empowered me to make my own decision this time around. For the first time since I fell pregnant I feel like I do have a say in what happens to me and bub....

I have recieved such great support from all of you and I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. With all your help, advice and suppotive words it's helped me to realise that no one has the right to tell me how to birth my baby, and at the end of the day it's the decision for me & DH to make for us and for our family. I am also detirmined not to go into this birth scared or unsure of myself and my abilities. I am going to surround myself with supportive people and the others can get stuffed!

This thread has been an absolute lifesaver. I can't thank you all enough

Hoti - I will be sure to check out the website

Audaux - thanks for the clarification. I have just learn't what a doula is thanks to Boomba I hadn't heard of them prior to this thread. They sound like the perfect mix don't they? Supportive and knowledgable!

MadB - thank you lovely. I think demand is a good word....there is no use is in "asking" or "wishing" for something to go my way. I have to stand up and be heard!

Blessed at last - Thanks darl

Peanutter - I'm glad that you were at peace with your decision, for some it's an easy decision but I think I will be like you, needing to explore every avenue before I am comfortbale and at peace with what will happen Your very wise my friend.

[RhiChiChi]

I am so happy that you feel so supported and more at ease at making a decision for you & your family. Whatever the decision you make, again best of luck and KUP x