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I think it's normal to feel like that. You feel like you're being cheated out of doing what your body was made to do. You will still have a birth experience, it will just be a different one. Most hospitals will let your husband be present during most of the c-section, and will allow a camera (but not a videocamera) in the operating room. You will get to hear your baby's first cry, and you and your baby will have some time to bond right after the birth. And most important, you will be a mother when it's all done.

Dont feel ashamed!!!! I had a c-section after a very long labor and 2 hours of pushing. My dr. gave me the option and I have regretted it ever since. So its not silly to feel that way, but its important to remember that you are still going to have an amazing baby after.

What you want is a healthy mom, a healthy delivery, and a healthy baby. How you get there doesn't matter. What matters is that mom and baby are all ok! I had a c-section after nearly a full day of labor and I never in a million years thought I would have a c-section. I felt a little like you afterwards but then I looked at my baby and was so thankful that c-sections are available when needed. My baby and I may not have made it had the c-section not been available. You will have all of the wonderful memories of your baby's birthday just as you would with a v____al birth. Every birth is different but all of them are special. I think it is normal for you to feel the way you do but I think once you hear the first cry and hold your baby you will feel a lot better!

Thanks,to all of you,who have gave me answers.I try to feel better,it's just hard.I want my baby to be healthy.Im glad these feelings i have are normal.Thanks again for your kindness.

Without getting too nosy, may I ask how you already know you are having a c-section? I know there are many reasons for them that are not commonly known and that are VERY private matters. Not intending to pry, but if you don't have a "no other way" situation, try labor first. I see alot about emergency c's on here, but most hospitals are on alert for c-sections any time they have a laboring mother on the floor. My brother's girlfriend had an active herpes outbreak when she went into labor and so they had to do a c-section because of danger to the baby. She was so depressed it took professional help to ease her guilt about high school foolishness. She is okay now and recently had my niece via VBAC. Your feelings are normal when faced with a different version of your birth thrust upon you.

Hi Rhonda, I understand what you're feeling. I'm going in for my c-section March 4 and this is my first child. I feel like I may be missing something from giving birth v____ally. I'm sure I'll get even more nervous as the time gets closer. I know it's what my dr thinks is best for me and baby so I just try to take comfort in that.

Your not being nosy,I had a baby 12mos ago.She came at almost 42wks,she was 8lbs&1oz&she just would not fit through the birth ca___l,so i ended up having a c-section.And my dr told me he wants me to have a repeat c-section.He said i would probably do good with a vbac,but hes going by statistics-saying it's a little safer for a repeat c then a vbac.I just want my baby to be safe,I also have 3 kida at home under the age of 4,and i have no one to help me when i get out of the hospital&a c-section is harder to recover from then a v____al delivery.My dr said if i come to the hospital before my c-section date&im in labor&dialated to 9 then he would let me have a v____al delivery.I just wanted so badly to deliver v____ally-alot of the reason is my other kids,i have to care for them when i get home&it would be so much harder to do by having a c-section.

Hey RK,How are you doing?Im glad your not on total bedrest anymore.I bet that was hard.Make sure you let me know when you have your baby.Bye.

Hey Rhonda, I'm doing ok thanks. I hope this kid comes before March 4! I know my dr will do a c section either way but I just want this over with! Let me know when you have yours too!! Our dates are close! Hang in there!

RK, I will let you know when i have my baby.Have you packed your hospital bag yet?Why am i too depressed to even begin packing mine?I have packed one for the baby though.If you want to give me your e-mail address we can keep in contact after we have the babys&we can compare our healing process.&our babys progress.

Hey there, I've had my bag packed for a few weeks now since I had premature labor. I figured it's better to have one packed just in case. My email is njgirl8888@aol.com if you ever want to talk. I'm slowly feeling better about the c-section because I'm scared to death of labor! lol

I think i will say a few words,if i may.so may i

csections are bad business.my cousin had one and nearly died.they cut her bowel and now she she has diarea all the time.i feel sorry for you.unless you get lucky