>>A c-section isn't the end of the world. <<
I agree. I had one natural (28 hours of induced labor)and one C-section.
I'd take the section anytime!
That's what my wife said after having our 10lb even son in Feb of '02. Now he's the size of a small 7 yr old and he's only 4.
I agree. I had a c-section and a VBAC, and the c-section was easier with a quicker recovery time. Not that either way was a picnic, since both were over 9 lbs!
That being said--prayers up, and good luck, CaPagrl.
I probably should have had a c-section. My insurance didn't cover ultrasound at the time, believe it or not. My sister had big babies, the doctors insisted on inducing early, as much as 3 weeks. She was able to deliver without surgical intervention. A friend was scared into a planned c-section, mostly to help the doctor keep his holiday plans she found out later.