I already feel like I am being judged.

[kelsbels]

I am having an elective Caesar at 38 weeks and I HAVEN'T been through what you have, hugs.

I couldn't care less what people think of my decision, it's not something that was taken lightly and it was done in discussion with my ob after my failed induction with DD. I've already copped it from a mother at playgroup who told me it was obviously more convenient for me and She assumed it was too hard for me to try a vbac. This from a mother who didn't breastfeed for absolutely no good reason, did I judge her for that? No cos it wasn't my decision to make.

We are judged through our entire journey as a mother but I think you have to make a decision and take responsibility for that decision and to hell with what anyone else thinks. Don't defend yourself, why should you? You have absolutely no reason to.

Fwiw, I loved my Caesar and I hope you will too hon!

[Ahurani]

Your right. I dont know why Im letting insignificant people make me feel like this. I am happy with my decision, so is DF. Oh I have dreams about this c section. How great it will be. Hearing a screaming baby etc. Maybe I will just focus on that

[blessedatlast]

Oh I have dreams about this c section. How great it will be. Hearing a screaming baby etc. Maybe I will just focus on that

Me too hun, for both of us

[~mamaspice~]

Your right. I dont know why Im letting insignificant people make me feel like this. I am happy with my decision, so is DF. Oh I have dreams about this c section. How great it will be. Hearing a screaming baby etc. Maybe I will just focus on that

Ahurani, you're CS will be beautiful. Hearing your baby cry for the first time will be the sweetest sound in the world. If I was you I think I'd have an elective CS at 37 weeks too. I think a major componant of having a positive birth is being in control of the decisions and doing what you're comfortable with, so you're off to a good start

[KitFaerie]

I think you're doing the right thing. You can't sacrifice your peace of mind and mental health in order to make others happy. Screw them. Your getting your baby and your getting them the best way you know how.