VBAC vs C/S- What swayed your decision?

[BeautifulMadness]

my c/s was an emergancy one so....i hated every moment of it and everything about it.

my 2nd was a vbac and i was so much happier and i got to bond better with my bubbs

so i am hoping for a 2nd successful one.


just do what you think is right for you and bubbs

[penesaar]

I ended up with an "elective c-section" after going back and forth the whole pregnancy. There was only 15 months between births. First was emergency ceaser after failed induction. It sucked.
In the end I chose ceaser, more coz I was still waking 2-3 times per night for #1 and had NO energy... I didn't think that I'd make it thru labour, not to mention having to push! Also, I was told that as it was under 18 months, there was a slightly higher risk at the scar rupturing. I didn't want to put myself thru it. They're the reasons I remember anyway!
That all being said, my second ceaser was COMPLETELY different! Same hospital, less than 18 months apart. #2 was with me the whole time after he came out (except when hubby took him so i could finish vomitting.. something that happened both c-sections right after bubs being "evicted"). I was b/feeding in recovery, and he was in my arms while i was transported from recovery to my room. The atmosphere was completely different. maybe coz it wasn't "emergency" and therefore, they didn't have the "rush" attitude... Mind you, i did have issues getting the spinal block in in the first place. 45 mins of repeatedly having needles pushed into your back is not my idea of fun!
All I can say is that no birth is the same, even with ceasers! Just be comfortable with your decision! I don't regret my ceaser, as it was the right thing for me at the time. I couldn't pick up #1 for a few weeks, but she survived.
That being said, I'm also all for vbac, and this time, I'll be attempting a vba2c! (well, assuming I don't talk myself out of it again!) The hospital isn't too encouraging this time around!

Good luck!

[Tegam]

I'll be attempting a vba2c!

Yay good luck

[Me+him+bub]

I am VBACing hopefully anyday now, my reason was the recovery time especially with another child to chase after this time and also the bonding issues I had with my DS and the trouble I had with breastfeeding, I also was very emotionally traumatised with my CS and want to feel accomplishment this time. whatever you choose YOU have to feel good about. best of luck!

[Purple Penguin]

My first was an emergency c-section, it was incredibly traumatising for me and I ended up with PND and PTSD, 2nd time round I had an elective c-section because it was 'better' for my mental health, I was absolutely terrified of the though of going through another labour, but that is just my story, good luck with whatever you decide.