We went on a tour of our hospital today with about 8 other couples. I mentioned privately to the midwife doing the tour that I was due to have a CS.
When in the delivery room she did the usual stuff then said "now you've chosen to have a CS - is there anybody else?" The answer was no but dh and I found the looks we got from the others really surprising. The mw was obviously aware as when she took us to theatre to show us where it was she made a point of asking where the twin mum was (me) and suddenly people were much nicer and started talking to me.
I thought it was just me being sensitive but it was dh who actually commented as we left the hospital.
I felt like shouting "I've had a natural birth with dd1 and had only 15 mins of gas and air - I have chosen a cs but only as it is based on medical advice from a consultant!"
Sorry for long one - it just really shocked me as they didn't know any details so why give scolding looks? Has anyone else faced this?
TBH I found it all very amusing as I am more than happy with the plan and my babies are far more important than a load of judgy mums who I've never met before.
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never knew people were so judgy about elecs - the looks I got!
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PrincessScrumpy · 03/07/2011 19:26
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