Struggling to Commit

bumpuser2548131

Anyone else struggling to commit to a VBAC?

When DS was breech last pregnancy, it took me COMPLETELY by surprise. Had no idea it was coming. I think that I am struggling to fully commit to a VBAC now because I'm so scared that this LO will be breech, too. Then, all my research would be for naught, and I'll have to undergo those same feelings of disappointment again.

Anyone else know how I'm feeling? Or have any words of wisdom to share??

juicycute909

If your comfortable GO FOR IT! There a lot ladies who have done it successfully and others who wanted a repeat c section. Totally up to you and how you feel.

fishguy78

It's ok. I flip flopped. I canceled my repeat csection the day before. Although I did let my dr know that was a strong possibility. I had a vbac with no complications. I used my daughter as motivation. She was only 14 months and I knew she wouldn't understand why mommy couldn't pick her up. I hated the csection. The experience and the recovery. I had no complications with the recovery but it took months to be able to run again. Running makes me happy so that was difficult. It took months to be able not feel pain. I hated every second of it. On a side note I never took anything stronger then ibuprofen. I was nursing.
The vbac was better. But I had some stitches and couldn't sit comfortably for about two weeks. I would do it again. I would never choose a csection.
I had an epidural at 5 cm and it was pretty smooth sailing from there. Pushed for 30 mins.
Good luck with your decision. You will know what's best for you. Don't let anyone scare you into anything. Go with your gut. Picture the birth both ways and see which one makes you happier.
I know that if I never tried for a vbac I would regret it. I felt that even I I tried and failed I would know I did everything I could do.
Best of luck with your birth!