Starry, I am in no way offended or feel disrespected by your post - or by any others for that matter!
I reserve the right, though, not to change my words. I stand by them. That said, it is certainly not my intention to belittle people's experiences.
I don't like women being made to feel as they have failed or should somehow feel guilty for having a caesarean (whatever the reason). Not delivering your child vaginally is not a moral failing. It is not something to be ashamed of, nor does it make us less worthy as mothers. Sure, if you were aiming for a vaginal birth, feel disappointed, but a "failure"....????? I don't think so.
eta: it may help to look at it this way, would you call someone else a "failure" because they had a caesarean?
Last edited by nothing2lose; July 29th, 2011 at 04:20 PM.
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