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C section

christinaschreinerchristinaschreiner member
in April 2015 Moms
My baby has presented breech since 20 something weeks, I tried everything to get he/she to flip...so csection it is. Anyone else in the same boat?
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  • Flowerstar1023Flowerstar1023 member
    Same here. Scheduled for 39 + 2.
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  • BabyIxolibBabyIxolib member
    Yep, same here. She hasn't budged and frankly I'm ok w/c-section. I was JUST having one of those irrational aggravated moments where is was thinking of all the people who are "praying she flips" and hoping that I can have her "naturally" and avoid the c-section.
    My MIL literally told me last night that she prays baby flips every day so she can be born natural.
    I told her to stop praying for that since her son, the baby's father is deployed and due home just days before the c-section, if baby flips then we won't control the birthdate and c-sections are a perfectly safe way to have a child.
    I also think it's amusing that I'm an event planner and this baby girls decision to stick in her upright backwards position allows me to plan her daddy's return day, his welcome home party and then her birthdate and coordinate my family being in town. Thank you baby girl for sticking to the schedule, so far:) I can tell we're going to be a great team.

    Now my irrational fear of the spinal block is a whole nother story...
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  • cmather11cmather11 member
    My baby is breech too, and I'm low on amniotic fluid so doc said there's really no chance of baby flipping :-/ so I'm scheduled for a c-section on Thursday! And I'm kinda freaked out by the idea of the spinal too. And recovery from surgery, bc I'm a wuss. But my husband is also in the military, and it does make our lives a LOT easier knowing exactly when baby will arrive! Yes, I'd rather be able to deliver vaginally. But I'm gonna make the best of having a c-section, and plan on doing my hair and makeup so at least I'll look good in pictures!
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  • JAP09-02JAP09-02 member
    I'm having a c-section.  Baby was breech, and I'm unsure if he still is.  It wouldn't matter anyways because I've had two c-sections already and would have chosen it again anyways.  My scheduled c-section was mounds better than my unplanned c-section after laboring first. 

    Here's my take on it: It's not the end of the world like a lot of people make it out to be.  I loathe when people say, "Oh a c-section is the last thing I'd ever want." Really?!? Having multiple women in my life who've lost children THAT is the last thing I'd want.  Perspective people (not you, just people in general)!!!  

    Other pluses in my book include not having to play the waiting game, keeping all in tact in the vaginal area, having a plan in place for my kids (not that baby couldn't come early...), and doing hair and makeup before going (I'm not usually high maintenance, but hey why not look good for pictures?). 

    I completely understand the fear of getting a spinal, but it really isn't that bad.  They numb the area first before placing it.  It feels kind of cold.  Just remember to breathe! 
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  • kjdean96kjdean96 member
    I'm having a c section too! On the 8th of april. As my babys breech and won't move! Even tried manipulation she wouldn't turn at all. Very nervous though!xx
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  • brirhynebrirhyne member
    edited March 2015
    Thanks, @JAP09-02 for reminding us of what's really important. :) I'm having a c-section too because my little one is breech and will not turn no matter what we try. I'm certainly disappointed because it's not how I envisioned the birth, but of course a healthy baby at the end is the ultimate goal. @cmather11, my c-section is on Thursday too! Super nervous. I wish you ladies the best with your deliveries!
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  • caird01caird01 member
    I had my csection on Thursday due the baby being breech, the spinal really isn't that bad ladies don't worry, my baby girl is absolutely perfect. Elouise Nicole, 6lb 15oz, so happy
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  • mamaparker19mamaparker19 member
    Had one early Friday morning due to dd being breech. The spinal isn't bad at all. For me the worst part is trying to get out of bed for the first time afterwardss
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  • taahirataahira member
    I had one on Friday morning, I was surprised that it wasn't as bad as I had expected. My vaginally delivery with a 3rd degree tear was way worse. The spinal was ok, and I recommend stay on top of your pain relief.
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  • thope1thope1 member
    I'm scheduled for a csec tomorrow morning! I'm nervous as well but also excited to meet my baby boy as well as not being pregnant anymore!
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  • BabyIxolibBabyIxolib member
    OMG!!! What is the deal with people NOT WANTING ME to have a c-section????
    First, baby is so incredibly breech, kind of sideways, and backwards, a C-section is the safest way for us to successfully go through birth!
    Second, with her being so incredibly breech and not initiating any labor (no dilation, no baby dropping, no ripening/softening etc...) allows me to feel confident that her soldier daddy will be home for her birth, my second priority behind health.
    Last night I had two women (one who had "natural" birth, and one who has never had kids) and two men (gay with no children) who lectured me about how awful it was that I had to have a c-section. The one girl who has never had kids kept repeating "do you know they cut through that muscle and you will never get rid of that pouch". Now one of the guys actually called me and apologized and said he had no right to even talk to me about it and i really was ok about it, I just don't care what other ppl think.
    BUT, just now, another guy asked me why I needed a c-section and was it caused by a birth defect or genetics. WTF???
    My solution is no one is going to hear that I'm going in on a scheduled date or c-section anymore. The ppl above were actually friends I'm not telling random people my business, just happened that all those people were there.

    Sorry for the long post I'm just fuming.
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  • keifekmkeifekm member
    BabyIxolib said:

    OMG!!! What is the deal with people NOT WANTING ME to have a c-section????
    First, baby is so incredibly breech, kind of sideways, and backwards, a C-section is the safest way for us to successfully go through birth!
    Second, with her being so incredibly breech and not initiating any labor (no dilation, no baby dropping, no ripening/softening etc...) allows me to feel confident that her soldier daddy will be home for her birth, my second priority behind health.
    Last night I had two women (one who had "natural" birth, and one who has never had kids) and two men (gay with no children) who lectured me about how awful it was that I had to have a c-section. The one girl who has never had kids kept repeating "do you know they cut through that muscle and you will never get rid of that pouch". Now one of the guys actually called me and apologized and said he had no right to even talk to me about it and i really was ok about it, I just don't care what other ppl think.
    BUT, just now, another guy asked me why I needed a c-section and was it caused by a birth defect or genetics. WTF???
    My solution is no one is going to hear that I'm going in on a scheduled date or c-section anymore. The ppl above were actually friends I'm not telling random people my business, just happened that all those people were there.

    Sorry for the long post I'm just fuming.

    I have had similar responses about my upcoming c section. I am having a repeat c section because my doctor said that my pelvic bones were too narrow to deliver DD. When she was born via c section she had a little cone head and the doctor said only the softer portion of her head was passing through my pelvis. Having that visual proof and the medical advice of my doctor has allowed me to come to terms with our RCS.

    It isn't easy though. Many people are very opinionated about everything that has to do with our children. I would love to have a natural birth but when I was told a failed VBAC could put my life and the life of my child in danger I just am not willing to take that risk. I wish you a safe birth and less judgement in the future. :(
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  • Emarie763Emarie763 member
    I just found out this past Wednesday that my baby is in frank breach position. My midwife wanted me to do the external caphalic version procedure, which scares the crap out of me for some reason! I'm currently 38 weeks today. I'm trying the Moxibustion technique, (look it up) if you want to try and get baby to flip still! you basically apply heat to your little toes (it's an acupuncture line) and it's supposed to help get baby active. it's crazy, within minutes she starts shifting around!! I'm hoping this will get her to flip!! obviously ask your doc or mid wife first but I've heard great things about it, fingers crossed! either way we will all have our little ones here soon
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  • babyingermanybabyingermany member
    I have one scheduled for next Thursday. I think I am most nervous about the fact that I know exactly when my baby is coming and the minute the clinic gave me the date I started panicking about everything I haven't done yet or may have forgotten. Not a fan of a healing incision (because I dislike anything that looks sore) but am more focussed on bubs being healthy!
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  • JAP09-02JAP09-02 member
    BabyIxolib said:

    OMG!!! What is the deal with people NOT WANTING ME to have a c-section????
    First, baby is so incredibly breech, kind of sideways, and backwards, a C-section is the safest way for us to successfully go through birth!
    Second, with her being so incredibly breech and not initiating any labor (no dilation, no baby dropping, no ripening/softening etc...) allows me to feel confident that her soldier daddy will be home for her birth, my second priority behind health.
    Last night I had two women (one who had "natural" birth, and one who has never had kids) and two men (gay with no children) who lectured me about how awful it was that I had to have a c-section. The one girl who has never had kids kept repeating "do you know they cut through that muscle and you will never get rid of that pouch". Now one of the guys actually called me and apologized and said he had no right to even talk to me about it and i really was ok about it, I just don't care what other ppl think.
    BUT, just now, another guy asked me why I needed a c-section and was it caused by a birth defect or genetics. WTF???
    My solution is no one is going to hear that I'm going in on a scheduled date or c-section anymore. The ppl above were actually friends I'm not telling random people my business, just happened that all those people were there.

    Sorry for the long post I'm just fuming.

    I think that society has played it up as this evil thing.  Most of us are probably aware that vaginal birth is the the best for most women, but sometimes it just isn't.  I'm in a similar situation to keifekm & would much rather have a c-section than a failed VBAC.  I did the labor with c-section once, and that was enough for me.  
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