Your baby will benefit from as much womb time as possible. Although 38 weeks is considered full term, all babies develop differently. So maybe consider having your c/s closer to 39 weeks??? Your baby might naturally come at 41 weeks, so delivering him at 38 would be 3 weeks before he is ready. I know you have been told he is big, but big doesn't neccesarily mean fully developed. And I'm sure you know how inaccurate these guesstimations can be.
Sa?a
I agree 1000% There are so many studies that show the benefits of longer gestation with elective c/s, even that extra week is a benefit (39 weeks as apposed to 38). In fact waiting until labour begins is the best for your bub. Labour really does do wonders for an unborn bub it is stimulated by the readiness of baby's lungs and releases lost of good hormones for you both.... just a suggestion.