@alliecat_, That's just how my Dr has been all along, until today when she determined it will have to be a c-section. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! 😊 💓

and thank you! I hope all goes well for you as well 😊

my doc was kinda the same way. she talked about it a lot but it was for me just to know it might have to happen. she was all for vaginal but all for cesarean if needed.

@alliecat_, and I hope you're dealing well with all the healing and everything else related to have the surgery. 💓

*I'm very sorry you had such a difficult labor @alliecat_

@alliecat_, Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm very you had such a difficult labor, but so happy you & your baby are ok! That is the type of scenario my Dr described to me and wants me to avoid. I did not want a c-section, and would not have 1 if it was a safe option for me. I feel pressured by my Dr, but also want to just trust that she knows what she's talking about.

thanks im hoping that I won't have to but like you said if I have I will.

I have never had a vaginal birth , and it was incredibly hard. I was up 6 hours after, the pain, and all the hormone changes, the postpartum depression I got (which I heard was common with caesareans), the healing process, the journey all around was hard...for me. a lot of women deal. but mine opened up in the corner 10 weeks after. I personally don't wanna do it again. but IF I have to, I WILL! good luck, hun! @mamaofangelbaby0610

they had to put me on pitocin because I was stuck at 1cm for so long. then 4cm then 6cm for 4 hours. no change. she was positioned in my pelvis odd. and she was a big baby. she was 9lbs 7.3oz and I couldn't do it any longer. waiting any more than I did, would put us at risk.

Thank you, @kmally I appreciate it! 😊

Sounds like an excellent plan! Good luck! ❤️

@kmally, Thank you. She is the only 1 at her office and has been the only OB I've been with my entire pregnancy. She has had me go to a very well known hospital in our area for growth scans since I was about 3 months. The Drs there have also been concerned with the baby's size compared to mine (In 5'2" and fairly thin). I am going there again tomorrow morning for a final measurement so my Dr can compare their measurement to hers. I am planning to ask the Dr there if she feels I can deliver naturally or recommends a c-section.

Is there another OB at your office you could talk to and get a second opinion? I would try that and then make the decision that feels best for you and your baby <3

@mamaofangelbaby0610, Thank you, it really hurts to hear that from my mom & sister, and has me very emotional. I agree with you and want to trust my Dr and do what's best for my baby's health (and mine). I'm sorry for the difficulties you had with your last pregnancy. I wish all the best for you with this one. When are you due?

@lilyandkaidynsmommy, @nerdmamatn @ngujen @kmally @soontobemomof5 @swtlilangl Thank you all for your replies. My baby has been measuring large all along, and the entire time I've made it clear with my Dr that I want to try for a vaginal birth regardless of size. Now that I'm almost due, and he's still not in position, but is estimated large, she thinks it's safest for me & him to have a c-section. I don't know what to tell her at this point, to keep waiting another week and see if I make progress? Request to be induced and see if I can push him vaginally? I'm so confused. I didn't want a c-section, but I also don't know what is the safest & smartest decision.