The best advice I received was from one of best friends Megan who told me to go in the direction that I wanted. To do what was best for my baby and my birthing experience. So that's what I did, and so far I'm really happy with my decision. I'm completely open to adjusting my birthing plan as necessary because I know that in reality I can talk until the cows come home, but ultimately it's not up to me. It's completely out of my hands.
The 2nd best advice I received, was from an article that was posted on Facebook:
"What it ultimately boils down to: you get a baby in your arms soon, regardless how he/she comes out. Focus on the end result, trust your body, work with what you have, and enjoy what you can. And know this: your identity and strength as a woman is not measured in how your baby is born. "
This is something that I really took to heart. Who cares if I have a natural/medicated/induced/c-section birth? No one. It doesn't matter.
Sigh of relief. I'm going to do what I feel is best, until there is a need to be concerned.
