Ok ladies here goes.. As you may remember in a previous post i stated that i was wanting to a void a c-section as much as possible .. But now ... I have changed my mind.. My Ob,Specialist and midwife said that if Twin A doesn't turn by 33 weeks well i'll more than likely be up for a c-section at 36 or 37 weeks.. I am now opting to have an elective c-section because of twin B would more than likely still be in breech positon at that stage. I am NOT chosing the easy way out i have given birth twice before (naturally) i am just wanting whats best for babies & me. Any thoughts on this? D.H is wanting whats best for us aswell.

P.S Done my 2 hour GTT test today that stuff taste like cr*p *LOL*

I hardly think that choosing to have a c/s is the 'easy' way out. You are doing what is best for you and your babies.

I understand your not wanting a c/s - I would never consider one, but now that I am pregnant with Twins I see that I have to do what is best for my health and the health of my babies.
Good luck with your birth - not long to go now

Hi Jennifer,

Don't worry - a c-section is not the easy way out and if anyone says it is then tell them to get stuffed!! I wish i had elected for an elective c-section instead of undergoing 20 hours of labour and then having an emergency c-section (i tried natural labour because i didn't want anyone to think i was going the easy way - now i wouldn't care what anyone thought). The recovery from a c-section is very hard (especially with twins to look after!!) and you need lots of support. Good luck with it and i hope that they turn for you. I was also in the same position and really by the end did not care how i delivered them as long as they were healthy!

Rach

Agree with the other girls here too! What needs to be done for the arrival of safe and happy babies/Mum is what counts. At least if you can get your head around all of it now, it will be an easier concept and proceedure to accept and understand.
I am now really excited and will soon have a 'Birthday' booked for our twin suprises and it is making more positive about reaching the end IYKWIM.
~No way is easy I am sure~ Even when they get here, it wont be easy, no matter which way they are delivered!
Bree - 34+3 and counting......

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No of course you are not wrong to change your mind, I think it's great that you are seriously looking at what is best for you and your babies.
Right now they are in difficult positions and a c-section is the best way to go in your mind. It's not an "easy way out" and don't think like that!
You may find that if their position change then maybe your decision will change again..and that's fine as well!
Honestly with a twin birth so many things can happen, just keep an open mind and see what happens, prepare in your mind that you may have a c-section but don't be afraid to go for a natural birth if you and the Drs think it is possible.
The most important focus is to stay relaxed and try to enjoy the birth of your babies no matter how they are delivered!

Jo

Hi Jennifer,

C section is definately not the easy was out (I think everyone would agree there) but it is the safest option with twins if there are any concerns. I didn't want one but was so glad I did as when they had trouble getting my second one out as he had wedged himself under my ribs (no wonder I was so uncomfortable) and was really hard to get out ,the next day my Dr came in and said that even if I had of delivered Tom Naturally I still would have had to have a c section for Jack and the outcome would not have been as good.

I think you have made your mind up and don't even worry what anyone else says as it's your body and you know what is best for your babies.

take care

I wanted a natural birth although my ob wanted to do a c/s, so I spent some of my pregnancy searching for an OB who would do a natural birth for twins in a first pregnancy. (not many are keen to do it) They all made me aware of the risks and in the end I opted for an elective c/s which once I got used to the idea I was happy about and managed to relax for the few weeks before the girls arrived. Once you make your decision about whats best for your babies, you can then enjoy being pregnant before your babies arrive and get some rest! My babies still surprised me by having to come a day early 38+4 weeks and not a moment too soon in my opinion! Both my babies were breech up until the end and i'm glad I had a chance to get my head around the thought of it being a c/s rather than having to go for an emergency c/s and it be out of my control.

Best of luck in whatever you decide and aslong as they arrive in this world safe and well is all we can hope for.
Heather

I just wanted to thank all you ladies who have replied to my post. It has totally put my mind at ease. All we want is whats best for babies and me. I'll keep you all posted on my u/s and Ob appointment updates. (Friday next week) Thank you all once again your advice is well worth my posting. xox
CROCKS ~ I definatley think Twin B has wedged himself up under my ribs too. I am so much pain day in day out.



This message was edited by Jennifer72 on Thursday, 3 March 2005 @ 2:10 PM

Hi there!

I just want to say that if twin A is not in breech you may want to go for a natural delivery even if twin B is still in breech, as once twin A is out twin B has the space to turn.
I am a twin--I was breech but once my brother was born I turned and came out the right way. Mum says my birth was the easiest of her 4 births--it took 7 minutes and she barely noticed me coming our as the peri was already stretched by my brother!

If I were in your shoes I think I would probably try for vaginal, especially having birthed vaginally before. A c/s is a major operation and I'm sure you realise it will be harder for you to recover which is a big minus with 2 newborns to care for.

Whatever you decide don't feel bad about it. Congratulation and Good luck!
Lainey.

you are not choosing the easy way out - just the best for your babies. i wanted to have a natural birth also but was told early that my boys were both breach. i had a c section at 35 weeks. think of it this way at least you have had the chance to have a vaginal birth and now you can try the other option.

Hi I too searched high and low for a doc to deliver twins naturally as i didn't want a c/section. But eventually I got my head around it. Amber was breech and Olivia was head down ready to go at 34 weeks. I went in for a c/section at 38 weeks and in hind sight am really glad I did. Olivia had breathing problems and now I think what would have happen to her during a tougher than normal birth. Well done to the few twin mums who have achieved it!!!!!!

Your outcome no matter what type of birth is to have 2 healthy babies. And for twins that just happens to be more often than not a c/section. GOOD LUCK... Rebecca

You are definitely not choosing the easier option (I know from first hand experience)

You need to do what is best for your bubba's. Mine were breech and breech/transverse so not alternative but to go c-section. BUT let me tell you it certainly isn't the easy option - I had DD1 naturally and the recovery time etc was so much better, than the c-section.

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy

Cheers

Mags