(: hello

[morgann_06]

I just wanted to say hi && congrats on everyones new little babies!! Im due april 12.. 13 wks 4 dys ((:  im actually surprised tht I have a little baby bump half way to my belly button already!! nervous cuz my last pregnancy was a c section (emergency) so this time around I have to have another...needa brush up on coping w. Tht lol!!!

Well nice to meet everYone my name is morgan any questions feel free to askk!(:

[MrsChristie]

I've heard that my whole life, I'm 30. Lol.

[Ashelen]

I only breastfed my daughter for 2 months and my son for about 3, but I had some other complications that were involved.

I'm glad you're going to a new hospital too sounds like the last one wasn't the best fit!

[morgann_06]

See... They told me no... I had a hirrible experience w. All tht the c section the hospital afterwards the drs... So happy its a new hospital this time..but knowing I can take meds and breastfeed is amazing to hear lol!! How lond dud you breastfeed

[Ashelen]

I'm glad you're looking into all your options :-).

You actually can breastfeed while on hydrocodone. I was on percocet after my son was born and morphine after my daughter was born (for different complications) and I was able to breastfeed both of them without any sort of problem. I would wait to take my dose of pain medicine until right after a feeding session, and usually by the time the baby wanted to feed again the medicine had cycled through my system enough that they got a minimal amount.

It's not ideal, but if you do have to take it you'll be on it a very short amount of time and it's vital to breastfeed through that window. plenty of women who have c-sections and are on pain medicine go on to breastfeed...a lactation consultant can advise you on this after delivery as well :-).

[morgann_06]

Wow I am so surprised to see ow many of you guys went on to have vbacs I really do needa look into tht website so I can get info on my two options && go w. Wat ever i feel better about,.although I really wanna cntinue looking into planned c sections as well!! I truly am amzed to see how many of yu ladies actually responded.... A very friendly group of girls
((: eboni yu look really young!! Lol how old r yu..imma young one too haa but ive gone thru this all before so if yu have ANY questions id be happy to help out!!
&& some of yu ladies be expecting alot of messages w. All my questions about vabcs ans planned c sections!!

Quick question, when I had my last c section they gave me hydocodone for the pain I trued tylenol first && it did nothing... I wa.ted to end up breastfeeding but couldnt with the medicane..this time im determined to breastfeed...if I decide to have another c section how would I go about this!?

[MrsChristie]

Just wanted to say welcome! I'm Eboni and I'm 14 weeks and 5 days!! This is our first child, so I'm really a newbie lol.

[mum2beagain]

Welcome. I am due April 12th 2012. My first birth (March 04) was natural but my last birth (Jan 07) was a c section and my midwife fully supports me trying for a natural vaginal birth with this baby. Of course I intend to deliver in hospital so that in the event of any complications I am in the right place should a c sect prove to be necessary.

[super_mommy11]

I wish i would have known about all this info when i had my second child... i was tottaly scared about vbac. I was told i could have a vbac but was scared that my uterus would rupture.  to morgan i would be happy to give you any advice on a c section.....just masg me .... we have two girls and would like to have a boy but im happy as long as its healthy...i dont have a baby bump to early... good luck

[MrsPincince]

Hi and welcome:) Congrats on your bundle of joy!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

You do NOT NEED to have another c-section.  As long as there are no risk factors that would normally lead to a c-section there is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON why you can not have a Vaginal birth.  I had an emergency c-section with my first and went on to have FIVE very successful vaginal births.  Even after having had THREE Vbacs the docs in the area I moved to were insisting on a c-section and I flat refused.  I got my vaginal births.  Check out the documentary Ashelen suggested.  Google "ICAN online" and "the unnecesarean"  They all have wonderful information for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.  Any doc that tells you that you HAVE to have a c/s again is full of bologna.  Docs just like to do them for liability purposes and becuase it is easier on them to schedule births.  The fact is that your chance of uterine rupture is extremely small.  A vaginal birth is the best and healthiest way for you AND your baby as long as no other risk factors are present. Good luck!

[smjmekg]

Hi! I'm not pregnant, but Ashlen requested a success story with a VBAC because you were being told you have to have another c-section. First off, ican! Google it. It tells you about all of your options and that you CAN VBAC. I don't know why you had a c-section, but YOU CAN HAVE A VAGINAL BIRTH! I had a c-section with my son and had a successful VBAC with my daughter, who was 8lbs 7oz at birth. If you'd like to send me a message with any questions, I'd be more than willing to give you some advice and answer anything I can. I was SO afraid of having another c-section because mine was NOT a pleasant experience. I'll tell you first off, MOST drs tell you that you need another c-section to cover their own butts. I completely agree with what Ashelen said. I was up and walking within a two hours after I had my daughter, and it was MUCH better than my c-section. I did tear with her, and it was a little painful at first. But SO much better, I had more energy, I wasn't in as much pain, unless you experience it you won't really know what I mean. How long ago did you have your first baby? And if you don't mind me asking why did you have a c-section? I know a few women who have actually had VBACs and were told by their current dr they could not do it, but in the end they did again. In the end it is your choice, and no one wants to try to tell you what you should do, I just want you to know you DO have options.

[Ashelen]

goodness a friend just reminded me...look up the movie/documentary "the business of being born" it's got some AMAZING information about childbirth and statistics

[Ashelen]

Please look into the real facts about VBACs...many doctors don't like to do them because c-sections are MUCH easier from the doctor's point of view. But the reality is that the risks with VBACs are much lower than those with a repeat c-section for many reasons. But don't let me do the talking, look up some statistics with groups like iCan.org and talk to some of the women here who have had VBACs....some doctors just aren't up to date with the idea that a VBAC actually has a very low chance of uterine rupture and is a good plan if you want any future pregnancies.

It is, of course, your choice....but after 2 vaginal deliveries I can tell you that the recovery time and pain of a normal vaginal birth are amazing..I was up and walking around minutes after my son was born and with almost no pain whatsoever...totally worth it.

but all of that aside...boy or girl I don't care which since I already am blessed with one of each! I have a bump (posted a picture) and have felt a little movement...this is when the fun part of pregnancy begins for me!

what about you? hope for a boy or girl?

[morgann_06]

aww you ladies are all too sweet((: first iff sierra, I would really like to know about how the whole procedure works out when planned!! Also I have sevre anxiety since my daughter was born so thts one of my worrys, having an atfack mid surgery lol :0
&& ahelen believe me tht was my first question for my doc!! Can I go natural and he said well you can but yur pretty much putting your life in danger with a strong possibility of uterine rupture and hemridging!! So yikes tht scared
me!!

&& douugla32 nice to meet yu((:

Wat are yu ladies hoping for boy or girl...belly bumps yet..or movement!?

[dougla32]

hi there, welcome, i just recently joined about a week ago, i'm due April 3rd, will  be 15 weeks 2moro.. good luck in your pregnancy :)

[Ashelen]

Hi there Morgan!
Welcome! I'm due right around April 4th/5th, so I'm almost 15 weeks, and this is my third baby. I have a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. My name is Ivy and feel free to ask me anything.

I wanted to let you know...just because you had a c-section before does NOT mean you have to again! You have options, and rights, and you do NOT have to be forced to have major abdominal surgery if you choose not to...there are some awesome groups out there and some great support here on the forum from women who have gone on to have VBACs (vaginal births after c-sections) and can give you some awesome info. Look up iCan.org .

But if you end up with another c-section no biggie! at least you know what to expect ;-).

[super_mommy11]

Hi! first off congrats on the new bundle of joy.... im only 5 wks and 3 days. lol this is my third. my name is seara (sierra)! Dont be nervous about a c-section, its a whole lot easier the second go around.  i have had two one emergency like you and the second scheduled.  it was so much easier because i wasnt scared we werent rushing around or anything like that, they kept me calm and informed about everything.. i would have loved to deliever vaginally but it just wasnt in my cards i guess.. but i have a healthy 4yr old and healthly 2 1/2 yr old. if you need anything feel free to ask!!