my thoughts on a cesarean

So, I've been thinking about compiling my thoughts on the subject of c-section for a while, the bottom line being I love it.

I will say I understand why many people avoid surgery and try every possible option before resorting to said surgery but I am not one of them. 

I think I realized what bothers me the most is when people assume I hated it, and can't believe I wouldn't try for a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean).  I have a little bit of a hard time not being a little sensitive when people say things like "I'm sorry" (really, because I'm not), or "find a new Doctor"

1. I like my Doctor, and I trust him.  He's delivered thousands of babies and I have now had two.  Worst case scenario for me would be laboring for hours (days maybe??) and end up in surgery anyway. Recovering from 'both'? no bueno.
2. My Doctor doesn't do VBACs.  Again, I like my Dr, and didn't want to try to find someone else in a short amount of time.
3. I have had two children and have NO CLUE what a contraction feels like. . . . .  . I hear they suck.
4. Being able to schedule your child's birthday (and TIME) is AWESOME! Yes, the day before can be a bit overwhelming but that's just one day, and although its only one week 'early' I feel it greatly reduces the ticking time bomb of anticipated labor.
5. I actually like being able to stay in the hospital an extra day or two:  yes, the first night in the hospital isn't pleasant (is 5 am really the BEST time to turn on all the lights and draw blood? but blood would be drawn no matter what the form of delivery).  This time around the nurses timed checking on me (blood pressure/temp) with feeding times so I needed to wake up anyway.  Having a call button is awesome.  I think the hospital food is good, and I don't have to think about meals (I also get vouchers for guests meals too).  I take advantage of the option to send the baby to the nursery in the middle of the night.
6.We don't want 6 (or more) kids.  Sorry Grandparents.  Maybe its somewhat of a mis-conception that c-sections limit the number of children you can have.  We asked the Dr about that one and he said 'no'.  His personal 'record' is 6 on the same Mother, and since we don't plan on having 6+ kids in this life, that's not a problem.
7. Recovery. Drugs - problem solved. But seriously, maybe I'm lucky enough to simply recover well but recovery isn't painful.  Yes, my incision is sore for a few days but unless a toddler pushes directly against it with all her weight I hardly notice. Furthermore, is there really anything wrong with not being able to do anything but snuggle your newborn for a few days?

8. In my opinion a preventative scheduled c-section is head over tails better than dealing with a ruptured uterus.

Ok, the 'liquid only' diet after surgery isn't the most enjoyable.  I will say, without getting into all the specifics, it was much easier this time than with Rylee.

I was also a bit more nervous towards the end this time around, as when Rylee was born, we didn't have other children to care for at home, so being in the hospital the 'extra' time didn't matter.  Turns out, its not that big of a deal.  Thanks to some amazing friends, a fantastic husband, and a wonderful (visiting) Mother.  Anticipating leaving Rylee for the evening (for the first time) was much harder than actually leaving her.

Granted, a c-section is all I've known (unlike most that complain about them).

Many people have argued women have been having babies for centuries without resulting to surgery, while this is true, way back then childbirth was also the leading cause of death.

I guess the moral of my rant is instead of complaining about it, I'm finding the positive in what I've been given.  Having c-sections have brought me two of the most beautiful, precious girls and I couldn't be happier.