tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post7719113540412584276..comments2024-03-27T02:08:24.116-05:00Comments on The Chronicles of Ruthie Hart: I loved my scheduled C sectionRuthie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15210045144412040802noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-32303502124140849832015-06-22T13:23:18.466-05:002015-06-22T13:23:18.466-05:00That is great! I am so happy it was a great experi...That is great! I am so happy it was a great experience this time around for y'all. With our second we will definitely have a scheduled c-section. After having an emergency c-section, we both decided it was best for us to do a scheduled c-section because it was a tough day that day. Beautiful, but tough day. I want to be able to have a different, less crazy experience with our second. That is what is best for me and my baby. Megan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094017944145635389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-90006506715883042362015-06-19T10:58:18.489-05:002015-06-19T10:58:18.489-05:00Thank you Ruthie, I have never commented on your b...Thank you Ruthie, I have never commented on your blog before though I have been reading a long time! I had an emergency c-section with my first and everyone asks me if I plan on trying for a VBAC with my second. Almost to the point I think they are judging when I say no way, there is an increased risk to a VBAC and I love the idea of knowing and planning my next babys birthday! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768647482734505408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-88189053102371336252015-06-18T23:34:20.307-05:002015-06-18T23:34:20.307-05:00I agree that birth plans often don't get flowe...I agree that birth plans often don't get flowed through on. I think when it's my turn, I will want to keep an open mind and take the doctors' advise for what is best for me and my babyEvelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508885584064760502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-55983770214622088952015-06-18T13:31:06.278-05:002015-06-18T13:31:06.278-05:00I have given birth vaginally twice and have snappe...I have given birth vaginally twice and have snapped back within days! My first experience was a very hard labor and birth but I never have had tearing, leaking, or any other problems after. For me, it was worth it to be able to feel my baby come out of me. Its an amazing feeling! I am very glad they have the option of c sections for those mamas that need them, but I think you can have just as great of a birth experience vaginally and without many of the risks that come with c section! As long as you have a healthy baby and a happy mama I dont think it matters which way you choose to bring them into this world! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462804463129977869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-91054741485705956072015-06-18T13:20:00.912-05:002015-06-18T13:20:00.912-05:00I went into my birth with Trent with no plan eithe...I went into my birth with Trent with no plan either (scheduled induction with pitocin, water being broken, epidural, episiotomy...the whole 9 yards) and luckily (in my opinion) the complications we had didn't result in a c-section. So I made sure to be prepared with Drew and my birth plan (and the fact that I even had one) was about as different as you could expect. Everyone told me to expect it to not go exactly as planned but hers did! It was exactly as I hoped and prayed for. I feel so blessed that it went exactly as I planned. She was a drug-free vaginal delivery and the recovery was amazing. I was pain free in about 24 hours and felt totally normal (physically) in less than a week. I think second deliveries just naturally have an easier recovery because your body remembers it. I'm so glad your second delivery was easier as well! You have 2 of the cutest kids!Allenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738835840061426517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-84321935597491460662015-06-18T11:42:30.911-05:002015-06-18T11:42:30.911-05:00Love this! I am thinking we're going to end up...Love this! I am thinking we're going to end up with another c-section, since baby boy is measuring 3 weeks ahead, just like Weston. I'm telling myself it's not a big deal, but I've been stressing about it, but this post helps me feel better about it! How was your recovery from the surgery with Ford? I'm scared of not being able to pick up Weston after the surgery! Was it hard dealing with two kids while healing? Tell me all about it my friend! :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882549118411055654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-89636945539866991042015-06-18T09:54:44.784-05:002015-06-18T09:54:44.784-05:00I had a vaginal birth and I hope to with my next o...I had a vaginal birth and I hope to with my next one as well, but I am so glad that c-Sections are avaialble to moms that need them! Thank goodness for modern medicine. <br /><br />Though I had a vaginal birth, I did experience a complication (a placenta accreta) that is most commonly associated with c-Sections, and that risk increases each time a woman has a c-section. Not an issue if you want to have 1-2 kids, but any more than that is where the stats (risks) start to really rise. <br /><br />I am expecting our second and it will be our last, so not something I'm too worried about, but just something to think about with c-Sections. Having said that, I am so glad so many women are having better birth experciences with c-Sections. They have come a long way and I am thankful they save so many moms and babies. In fact, I have had many friends who experienced better/shorter recoveries than I did and they had c-sections whereas I didn't...so you just never know! Glad your experience was great.Veronikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575345245880329712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-23602898667006489272015-06-18T09:49:44.053-05:002015-06-18T09:49:44.053-05:00Peeing yourself and pain after sex is NOT normal. ...Peeing yourself and pain after sex is NOT normal. It is a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction and it can be remedied by seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist. Don't let these things scare you from a vaginal birth. There are things that you can do both prenatal and postnatal to remedy this issue.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story, Ruthie!Raenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162483459975266510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-24313552264528156882015-06-18T09:44:24.306-05:002015-06-18T09:44:24.306-05:00I kid of WANT a c-section after reading this... My...I kid of WANT a c-section after reading this... My recovery from my vaginal birth was painful... bad tearing, painful sex, the whole sha-bang. LOL. Love you C-section mamas and what an encouraging post regardless of the way you gave birth. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410751143803957176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-70640612799520843612015-06-18T08:53:34.228-05:002015-06-18T08:53:34.228-05:00In response to Confessions of a glamor junkie, I h...In response to Confessions of a glamor junkie, I had 4 babies vaginally.<br />I'm 5ft 2in and weigh 110 lbs. my biggest baby was just under 10lbs. I have zero issues with peeing myself or pain from sex .. My recoveries were not so fun for the first few days. Other then that, zero issues. Everyone is different! Ruthies story has to be such a blessing to those<br />Moms who have to have c-sections, or those who choose too. Just don't be afraid of the vaginal way... It's not so bad :) Bec74https://www.blogger.com/profile/14696283794494250422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-75154950733313864152015-06-18T08:39:24.024-05:002015-06-18T08:39:24.024-05:00As someone thinking about getting pregnant, I'...As someone thinking about getting pregnant, I'm just wondering, would you choose to have a scheduled c-section just to avoid complications from a vaginal birth (ie sex and pain issues)? Also, how long ago did your friends with those issues have their babies?<br />Lucy is adorable!Confessions of a Glamour Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060901841361376034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-47259760998698300882015-06-18T08:02:38.544-05:002015-06-18T08:02:38.544-05:00I loved reading your thoughts on this! I am with y...I loved reading your thoughts on this! I am with you too-I LOVED both of my scheduled C's. Glad your recovery went/is going well! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104059549970550399noreply@blogger.com