lixy…when I think about it I’m pretty much a man-made amenity junkie. I could survive on berries and my wits for all of about 3 hours. lol I’m becoming convinced an epi is the way to go. thank you!

steph… yep, an there ain’t much cuter than a baby all wrapped up in one. thanks for the luck :)

lilith…I can dig that idea... it makes so much more sense that way.

scotziodman…bigbad was there for the c-sec also and watched the whole damn thing and I’ve wondered many times how he did it. I’ve made myself nauseous just cleaning out a chicken carcass and filling it with stuffing :) hats off to you for doing the same. not to mention the fact that you had to choose whom to watch over: your brand new fragile baby or your wife who just went through major surgery.

steph…i don’t think pot counts :rolleyes: :p :)

oldfart…you were there for THREE? that makes you wholly competent to post here…thanks

huntersgirl…a water birth huh? I’ve read about them but never spoken with someone who’s done it. fascinating! and thank you lots and lots

lakritze…thank you, doll. and yes, nowadays you can go for what they call a VBAC if the c-sec incision was transverse across your belly. the temptation to just schedule another c-sec was huge. “I will have this baby at 9:30 am on aug 18th” lol

bigtone…I really and most sincerely thank you for your wishes :)

I don't know how long ago "back then" was, but I do know that in recent years they've changed the angle of incision, to going with the grain of the muscle instead of across...the old way took longer to heal, & left a weak spot along the scar that made subsequent normal delivery too risky...I know the new method is at least 13 years old, when our 2nd was delivered c-section as a footling breech.

I am just here to wish you luck and that your nerves can get calmed soon. Easy for me to say I know. But we all are thinking about you!

I have the jitters too....I am going tomorrow to have my first ultrasound to begin artificial insimination.....

HUGS ARE BEING SENT TO YOU!

IWM, Good Luck tomarrow!!

Wyndhy I wish you luck also. I was not allowed to have anything, so when the contractions hit right before lunch, it was turning off the lights and cold wash clothes that help me. The labor part I thought was easy. But like Lilith said each person is different. It will all work out. With your family and all the docs and nurses, you'll be just fine. ((((((((((wyndhy)))))))))))

imagine... thank you and i wish YOU the best, too!!!!!

sodalostsoul... thanks!! (easy labor...you lucky girl! :) )

LOL For a change, I wasn't talking about pot but the epidural. :D

Keep us posted!

I was there for the birth of both my children, they were born naturally and both came quickly.

My wife (we are now separated) certainly had pain but she was full of joy after the birth.

I am sure you will make the best decisions on what is right for you.

Wishing you all the best for a safe delivery and a lovely healthy baby.

Hugs from Grumble

I said I was there, but I never said I watched anything ;) they had the tent up, so I was there to give moral support to the wife...& of course I wanted to be one of the 1st to see my son, right after they wiped him off a little ;)

thank you grumble!

quick update...i'm in the final weeks now so i had my last ultrasound and we are in a "go" position, lol, so hopefully i won't be havin another c-sec. i'm gonna go for the epi, too. thanks again to all of you!