question about c-section scar

I had my son via c-section January 2003. I am now 36 weeks 5 days with baby #2. I have been experiencing major pain in my incision scar (inside) when the baby bumps it. It brings me to tears.

I have an OB appt tomorrow and am going to make sure that I mention this to my OB. He is supposed to be checking my cervix to see if I am starting to dilate, if I am, he has said that he will break my water. I am unsure if that is a good idea now. I don't want to go through labor if my incision scar is being REALLY stretched.

Is this normal?? Should I be overly concerned about it??

[JJety]

Bringing you to tears sounds major.  They might not want you to try a VBAC if you're in so much pain.  I know you're really wanting that, though.  :-(

[4my3boys]

I have had three c-sections and I am going to have my 4th in April.  I think that is normal, I actually have been feeling the same thing.  The doctor told me that it was from the scar tissue.

[jackiemoo]

Yes scar tissue can cause great discomfort. Tell your doctor so he can check for possible infection, but most likley everything will be OK. Good luck, I know you will do just fine either way!!

[Adevotee]

Thanks everyone!!

I am really hoping that I can try for a VBAC but if I can't then that is ok too. As long as this baby and I are healthy, then it doesn't matter how he/she got here.

I will update when I get back from my appt tomorrow, hopefully. If I can't (due to having my water broke) :), I will post a birth story asap.