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Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

My third c-section

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PartyPotato · 18/09/2025 07:01

I am booked in for an elective CS today. My other two were emergencies due to failed inductions. I guess my body just doesnt have that birth trigger and does not make any progress. I am OK with the op itself as my previous recoveries were fine, but I’m still a little sad that I’ll never get to experience vaginal birth. I tried I really did, but part of me still feels like I failed. I know that’s stupid and absolutely nobody else cares how anyone else gave birth (well except those judgy insta moms!), but it would be nice to hear some encouragement today to help me feel a bit better about it.

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Nursemumma92 · 18/09/2025 07:26

Childbirth is extremely unpredictable, you haven't failed at anything. You have still birthed 2 babies and are about to birth another!

Hope all goes well and your new bundle is in your arms soon ❤️

PartyPotato · 18/09/2025 07:28

@Nursemumma92thank you so much

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peoplepersonhere · 18/09/2025 07:32

Congratulations for today! How exciting! Let me tell you now as someone who has had vaginal, emergency and elective c sections that I felt more proud having the c sections than vaginal because it was my first act of selflessness, strength by me given to my new baby and the first act of putting my baby before my own wants or needs.

you are doing the right thing by your baby because clearly you are a great mother.

relax and take it all in today. I hope your new baby is with you soon today. Please let us know how it goes

PartyPotato · 18/09/2025 07:34

@peoplepersonherethank you that’s really nice to hear

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peoplepersonhere · 20/09/2025 07:34

how did everything go op? Hope all is well

PartyPotato · 20/09/2025 19:08

Sorry I forgot to update! It was a lovely experience, although still nerve-wracking, and I’m glad it happened that way in the end. And so many of my family & friends have said that I’ve done amazing so that makes me feel really good, like I haven’t done it the ‘wrong’ way. Thanks all for the support :)

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