OK- I have an odd question. When I was younger I got pregnant and chose to give the baby up for adoption. When I went into labor the baby was breached so they had to do an emergency C section.
The fact that I was pregnant before is a secret to everyone except my husband and my 3 best friends. Can anyone help me with a reason why I will be doing a C-section again?
I suppose I could just go with the excuse of a breached baby again, but if I could get a different reason from the creative minds out here it would be great!
Or, even better a reason I can tell people now that I am planning a Scheduled C section? ITs a little tricky with my mom because she lives out of state and wants to fly in a week before I am due.... If I can give her a good reason why I am doing a c section it would give me so much ease!
my Dr. said women who have herpies or some other STD can't deliver vaginally I could use that... he was joking of course, but I would almost rather tell my family that then tell them my other secret!
Any ideas would be appreciated.. please don't judge me, it was one of the hardest things I ever did.. even 15 years later I have no regrets!
Re: Have a wierd question.....
M/C #2 - October 2016
MMC #1 - April 2016
How did you have a c-section and your mom not know? thats a little strange to me.
As for lieing, I'd just say too big or breech. Both are valid reasons for a c-section..
Breached baby I would say
I agree with the c/s without parents knowledge being somewhat suspect.
Why are you having another c/s? It's not necessary simply b/c of a prior one. But why do you need to give anyone a reason? Lying is only going to end up tripping you up down the road.
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
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Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
I was 18, living with my girlfriends and my family all lived out of state...
You can try for a VBAC, and say that it ended up being an emergency csection.
You can have a csection for a breech baby, one that is too big, or if you have placenta previa (where the placenta covers the cervix opening). There are other, more rare possibilities but those are the most common.
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This. It's been 15 years since the section. That's more than enough time to heal and go for a VBAC. But if you really prefer a section, then large baby or breech are great reasons...even if your baby ends up weighing 6-7 lbs. The U/S weight estimates are wrong a lot. I have a few friends/family who were told they were going to have 9-10 lbs babies and a section was recommended. In every single instance baby was nowhere near that big and OB would just shrug it off and say "well estimates can by off by as much as 2 lbs." It is a very common thing. You can say the this happened to you.
Just say you have placenta previa. That's always a scheduled c/s.
a large baby is not a valid reason for a c/s, so I definitely wouldn't use that one.
DD2 8.22.13
MMC 1.4.17 at 16w
Expecting #3, EDD 1.29.18
This. In all honesty we also are doing a RCS and when people ask why I tell them because that is what is best for us. In the end its none of their business.
Lying about a serious pregnancy complication? Um, like I said earlier, lying is going to lead to a mess down the road. Lying about a serious condition is not advised.
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
My thoughts exactly. No one needs to know the details. If you're having a C section and someone has the audacity to ask why simply say that it's the right choice for you and the baby and leave it at that. No one needs to know anything else.
Well, I agree with you regarding the lying. I would just come clean, personally. But just like you usually yell at the masses for giving opinions on say, an early induction when that's not what the OP asked about I chose not to touch the lying part because, well, that's not what she asked about.
DD2 8.22.13
MMC 1.4.17 at 16w
Expecting #3, EDD 1.29.18
This exactly. Your body your choice. If you haven't told others of this chapter of your life I would just go with the truth of "I'm having a c section because that is what I choose/what is best for me."
Being a c section mom I feel like I always have to justify it. Which is crazy. My body, my health history, and that is all people need to know.
Good for you for your decision 15 years ago.
Breech or Placenta Previa. But breech will be the simplest lie. PP will require explanation since its not as understood by those who haven't dealt with it. You 'll have to lie more with that one IMO.
No judgement here. I have done things I would do anything to keep from my parents - even still at the age of 34.
This is where I am at. Tell her your doctor has said its the best option for you medically and that's it. There is no reason to have to get into details with her.
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No judgment here...giving a child up for adoption is a brave and heroic choice IMO.
Honestly, you don't owe anyone anything here. I think the easiest thing to do is to say baby is breech. Nobody has any way of verifying whether or not it's true, and its something I would never question myself if a friend or family member told me. But I agree with PP who asked if you've considered VBAC?
Personally, I would much rather tell people my baby is breech than say I have herpes! Especially when you don't have herpes:)
Good Luck.
Hmm...this post is strange. I kinda have a feeling it's MUD, but whatever.
Why would you even consider lying about have an STD, when you can use a perfectly good excuse that your baby is breech?
I think that you did the right thing by giving your baby up for adoption, however; why would you want to keep that a secret from your family?
Not everyone is as close with their families--physically or emotionally. If I hadn't called my family to tell them I was pregnant and sent them photos, I could easily keep it a secret. I have been out of the house and independent since 17. I was never on their phone plans, health insurance, or anything like that. They live in the Midwest and I live in So Cal.
It really wouldn't be difficult to hide a pregnancy and birth for people in similar circumstances.
As for the C/S issue, I agree with the other posters. Just say your doctor is recommending it for medical reasons and you're comfortable with following the doctor's orders.
You really can't understand why someone might keep that from their family?
I think breech is a perfect excuse, so is saying the dr thinks your pelvis is too small for vaginal delivery.
PS... I think its very admirable that you chose adoption, if it was the right decision for you and your baby, you have every right not to have any regrets
High blood pressure, fluid levels dropping, big baby, breech baby
All lies. Y'all are so comfortable being this dishonest?!
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
Breech seems like the easiest. no one will ask any further questions. having had placenta previa, do NOT say that! You aren't supposed to exercise, lift anything etc... people will ask lots of questions.
having said that, at this point in your life maybe you should get the weight off your chest and let your family/friends know. I think it might just be healthier to be honest. you have nothing to be ashamed of (although, at 18, I totally get why you kept it a huge secret).
This EXACTLY. Way to go.
Oh please, get over your high and mighty self.
Oh FFS. When it comes to keeping something private that I want to keep private? Sure.
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
It's possible. But you have to start somewhere...
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
Weird, I posted this morning and it got eaten.
I'm not being high and mighty. I do believe that lies beget lies and it's awful to have this LO come into a web of lies about their very entrance into the world. I'm not judging OP, other than her belief that she needs to lie about why is having a RCS. I agree that it's really nobody's business. I was just surprised at the number of people who feel that lying is necessary or appropriate in this situation.
Dx: balanced translocation and LPD
TTC since Oct 2011
BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)
IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)
I thought I was the only one thinking this about the STD part.
Either way, I think its bad karma to lie about something so serious, but since it was pointed out that your morals are not the point of the post.. I would say big baby. Its common for doctors to schedule CS for this reason.
I would lie through my teeth. Its something private and you want to keep it that way. Baby is measuring too big or breech would be the best IMO.
If someone had an illness and chose to lie about or lie why they go to the dr so often so be it. Its their life and their decisions. It isnt hurting anyone. GL OP
Yes. I really can't understand why someone would want to keep something like this from their family. Adoption is a beautiful thing. It certainly shouldn't be a secret kept from family.
This post is more then likely MUD anyway- as OP only has a history of two post, and she hasn't returned, also...she asked if telling a lie about having an STD would be a good excuse to use as to why she's having a C- Section!!! I mean...really?? MUD!!!!