Monday, May 30, 2016

..:Why I decided to have a c-section:..

My labor with Emma was a painful and unprogressive for a little over 15 hours and I ended up having an emergency c-section. I barely dialated, Emma's heartbeat kept dropping and her cord was wrapped around her neck twice. Yes, childbirth is painful, emotionally and physically exhausting.

As much as I want to try a natural birth because of my first c-section, I don't want to risk a uterine rupture, even if it is just 2%. I am not ready to say, "I am done with babies."

This is enough for me to decide that I want a c-section. I know that I am choosing the "not natural way," and yes, this way takes longer to heal. This healing process is familiar to me. This is my choice.

I've been reading so many blogs and testimonials about how a schedule c-section is so different from what I had the first time, an emergency c-section. I am so excited to meet baby Julian! I am excited to have my baby in my arms! I am even more excited to introduce Julian to Emma. Everyday Emma and I talk about Julian and we read books about siblings. She hugs, kisses and hugs my belly.