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Jitske 
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 Posted: 03 September 2007 at 4:39pm |
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thanks guys as time is getting closer i am appreciating youre messages and advice so much.
you think even if you have the option of C/S or natral its still a ok to choose C/S??
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cuppatea
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Posted: 03 September 2007 at 8:15pm |
I definately think it is ok to choose to have a c/s. You should do whatever you think will be best for you and bub. It is perfectly normal to be scared, I was before mine. I got a serious case of the shakes when they were trying to do the spinal 
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kezplanet
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Posted: 03 September 2007 at 9:59pm |
FOR SURE - If I had known (hindsight is a wonderful thing) how thing were going to go, & what sort of emotional rollercoaster it was going to be like and all of the 'not knowing' which way we were going to go I think I would have opted for a c/s the second time. It sounds like you have enough to think about at the moment without having to worry about when/if baby is going to come by themself & then possibly end up with the same outcome anyway.
Give yourself a break, you are doing what works for you & it will help keep the stress levels down - all good 
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Lulu
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Posted: 04 September 2007 at 4:26pm |
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I had an elective c-section on the 9th of August and it was great! I intended on birthing naturally but my baby was breech with her legs up in the air, so it wasn't going to happen! Once I got my head around it, I could see many positives - particularly the safe arrival of my baby. I have not had any bonding issues or milk supply issues.
At the end of the day I think you must do what's best for you and your baby. Do not feel guilty or disempowered because of it. Giving birth is such a small part of Motherhood.
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caitlynsmygirl
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Posted: 12 September 2007 at 10:45am |
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Id just like to add that i think women put to much pressure on them to have "the perfect birth" and not let everyone down,for some reason a lot of women think having a c section is doing so, we already carry the baby in our tummys for 9 long months, we already deserve a medal for that lol.
I had "the perfect birth", no pain relief, no c/s.....and you know what? if theres an award that suggests because of this i have a stronger bond with my daughter than people who have c/s or that i did "a better job in labour" , well then, im still waiting for my medal in the mail
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Two Blondinis
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Posted: 15 September 2007 at 10:07am |
 caitlynsmygirl wrote:
Id just like to add that i think women put to much pressure on them to have "the perfect birth" |
Couldn't agree more! The "perfect birth" is any birth that results in a healthy baby
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kezplanet
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Posted: 20 September 2007 at 12:05am |
Hi Jitske, just wondering how things went on the 18th. Hope all is well with you and your family and that you have a new bundle of joy to hold.
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Kerryn, Mum to
Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09)
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Tashy
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Posted: 25 September 2007 at 8:14pm |
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Heya, im a bit of a late poster, hope everything went well and you have your wee bundle now. I had a natural birth first time around and c/s second time around. I didnt find bonding any different, and withg cs was feeding within the hour and natural i didnt feed until he was 4 hours old? I dont know why? but that aside, i bonded with both equally...i could have chosen to have natural 2nd time around, but after having complications after the 1st i chose to have the elective. I have never come accross anyone who has questioned my decision when i told them i had "comlications" after the first....either way you have your baby in the end = ) Noah was 2 years 3 months when riley was born, and you just adjust to them, ie bending down to them or getting them to come up to you, instead of picking up etc...but you have probably found out all about this by now, im a little late.....hope all is going well for you = )
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justme
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 8:56pm |
hey jitske,
I had my little guy 8wks ago by elective caeserean. I was really freaked out about it too... right up until it was over.. but I'm fine. I also had alot of amazing support & advice from other ladies on this site which helped me feel a bit more prepared for what was to come. Yes it takes alot longer to recover but I personally don't believe I love my baby any less because I had him by caeser. I completely adore him & no matter how he was born I know in my heart that I would feel the same as i do now.
It was the right thing to do & I know that it wasn't realistic for me to birth naturally.. do the right thing for you. It's your body..
Hope you are doing ok & Good luck
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