I've made up my mind

[SophieRose]

I'm going to go for an elective c-section. And i don't give a crap if DP makes a big deal about it.

I'm doing it because i have a medical condition which i don't want to harm my baby, and the chance of that happening is pretty much wiped out with a c-section.

So DP and his "i don't want you to get a CS because i want you to have that experience of giving birth" can go poo themselves.
That's my choice isn't it?

I'm really sick of being bullied by him about this whole thing. It's my bloody choice, not his.
So basically i'm going to book myself in for an elective CS whether he likes it or not.

So there!

Lol
Sorry, just really over DP and his "thing" with this whole CS thing.

[Tinks]

Yep, it's your body and your choice. Do what you feel is best for you and your child.

[BeautifulMadness]

u would think ur DP would want whats best for his partner and child? if u want one then go for it.

[misty]

OMG.
I will give him a kick up the bum for you if you want.
Men....

[Evie76]

Sophie are people thinking child birth is a form of martydom or something? What's with that suggestion? You can do whatever you want and whatever you feel is least risk to your baby. It's not up to anyone else, even your DP.

If DP so seriously wants to experience child birth while you're having a C-section - put his balls in a vice - tighten then loosen, tighten then loosen - do that four at least 14 hours. Then there might be some feeling of fulfilment there.

Boy, I'm sarcastic and nasty today. Week 24 is upon me!! I like the week 24 Evie. She's a cracker!!

[Rommy'sMummy]

Go for it! Your this baby's mum and your job is to do what is right for the bub - and that means what is right for you too.

There are lots of ways to personalize the section now too. I have even heard of women lifting the baby out themselves (not for me BTW).

My sons birth was a non-laboring emergency section. It was more physically demanding on me during the birth than what I had imagined so I was able to use all the breathing techniques that DH and I had learnt together - he helped me through it.

You need to feel safe in what you are doing and it sounds like your baby is at the center of your decision - just where bubs needs to be. Congrats!

[Arimeh]

Your body - your choice.

Never be afraid to express what you want to do with it. Its nobody else's business what you do.

FWIW - I had a totally elective c-section with DS - no medical reason. (I was horribly uneducated, but thats beside the point)