The great debate!

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything went smooth. We started discussing options for delivery. I had a C-section with Carli so I have that as an option but because there wasn't a problem with my body actually delivering a baby...I just never got into full labor, I also could do a vbac (vaginal birth after C-section). She explained the risks of both and now we have a decision to make.
The pros and cons of each:


Vbac
Pros-
-Not getting cut open (this one is kind of big)
-Faster recovery time (this will be important with 2 kids)
-Less hospital time
-Different birthing experience than with Carli


Cons-
-Risk of rupture in uterus b/c of existing incision....1 out of 100. If this happens there is greater risk for other problems for both me and baby.
-Only 60-80% of women's body's can do a vbac so could still end up with C-section after labor.
-Doctors can't do anything to induce or speed along labor (Pitocin) so it happens when it happens....


C-section
Pro's
-It is scheduled and planned
-Arrangement for Carli are made
-I know what to expect
-Little risk to baby


Cons-
-Slower recovery time. This will be tough for Carli and I...she likes to cuddle mama.
-Longer hospital stay
-Normal surgery risk (hemorrhaging, blood clots, infection)




Needless to say, we will continue to discuss. My doctor said I am a good candidate for either and she supports whatever I decide. With that being said, because the OR at Ohio State books up fast, she did go ahead and schedule our C-section, just to save the date, in the event that is what we decide. We are scheduled for September 30th at 10am. If that is the way we go...we will definitely have our baby girl by then. If she decides to make an earlier arrival, they will follow through with whatever course of delivery we have chosen at that point.


It is crazy to see that date on the calendar....along with the rest of my check up appointments scheduled though birth. Realistically, she could be here in as little as 8 weeks and still be considered full term.
No matter what we decide, our main priority is a safe delivery for and a healthy baby and mommy. We just have to determine her exit strategy!!