Sorry about the VBAC controversy

March 1, 2004

Thank you to all who have responded with their experiences and opinions on VBAC.

I had no idea that it was such a controversial subject.

It has given me a lot to think about and I still have no idea what to do.

My husband wants me to go for the VBAC because his mother had her 6 children

that way and all of his 5 sisters have done it this way. He makes me feel like

a failure because I had the c-section although I know he doesn't mean to.

With both the vbac and csection I am frightened.

My c-section before was absolutely humiliating, I did not like laying there all

fat and naked for everyone to see...and I still don't understand why I couldn't

have at least have worn my sports bra for a little modesty. The c-section was

not terribly physically painful, I was up and around as soon as the epidural

wore off and didn't use many pain meds because I was breastfeeding. I was out

shopping for our baby the day I was released from the hospital. I was the same

when I had my WLS...I barely used the pain meds and bugged the nurses to let me

up and walk.

I really just wish that people in this country were less worried about lawsuits.

Because I am now considered high risk because of my blood conditions I feel as

though I will not be able to do as I want.

If I decide to have a VBAC...they will stick that stupid monitor on me and not

let me move when I want to and they'll give me an epidural and leave me on my

back and I will probably not progress at all.

With the c-section my hubby will be disappointed with me but at least I know

what to expect.

As I said I still have a lot to think about.

I live less than 1/2 mile from a hospital...a very good hospital. I wish I

could just labor here at home and then drive the half a mile to the ER/hospital.

But I know that's just not possible since the Dr.'s all seem to want you to come

in as soon as you feel a tingle. At least that was how it was when I had my son.

Thank you again for all the information...luckily for me I still have a few

monthes to think about all this!

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

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