EDITED TO ADD:
yes i will be discussing all of this with my OB and the doctor who will be preforming my c-section once i go back for my next appointment since they are not the same person. i wanted to hear from others to see if they had the choice so i could advocate harder for myself if needed.
hi everyone
im currently 24 weeks with my second baby.
9 years ago when i had my daughter, i had a very rough pregnancy and a traumatic birth experience. i was only 18 at the time and i had cholestasis. i was induced, in labor for 37 hours, had a cord prolapse and so i had an emergency c-section.
i was put under and woke up to my daughter in her bassinet next to me.
but now that im getting closer to delivering im starting to get scared.
my doctor and i agreed another c-section is best for me and VBAC is not an option.
however, i dont know that i can be awake for it.
i know the prep will be very different, and i wouldnt be alone in the room this time.
but the thought of feeling pressure, hearing everything, and just being awake during such a procedure does not make me feel good and gives me a lot of anxiety to the point that i lose sleep thinking about it.
i understand im missing a lot this way but, mentally i dont know that i can handle it. im already struggling with some an anxiety and depression and thinking about this makes it worse.
has anyone in florida opted to be put under for their c-section?