It's very different here in the US. I had to do a complete switch of providers, because the OB practice who delivered my first via cc-section had a policy of just doing repeats no matter what. And that's not uncommon. Luckily I found a practice that encourages VBACs, and said that the reasons I was given by the…

I don't know if it's the size of the outside incision (the one on the inside is way bigger, apparently), but the orientation of it is very important. VBAC is not recommended with a vertical incision. Most of the time they're horizontal nowadays, though.

A VBAC, assuming all conditions are good, is recommended as a safer birth choice by ACOG. Repeat c-sections have a higher rate of mortality for the mothers, greater risk of complication, and so on. If you are an average patient and have a decently competent doctor, chances are you'll be just fine with a repeat c - but…

No. I had a VBAC and so did a few of my friends. It's actually not difficult (and it's recommended as a safer choice than a repeat c-section), but it depends on the hospital, your OB/midwife, your overall health, the reason for the first one, and the length of time since the previous delivery. I had 20 months between…

I would not mind comfortable Spanx, actually. I'm not as saggy as I could be because I work out, but, you know, my ass is never going to be what it was.

Ah, I see. I have Target and Old Navy stuff that I've had for years, too. I think the secret is not to put them in the dryer.n

I do not understand your point. I work out five to seven times a week, and buy my workout wear from Target and Old Navy. Why would I spend $100 on it when the cheaper stuff is good-quality and long-lasting? I do not get why I'd want to spend that much money on stuff that will only be seen by fellow gym-goers, and when…

There are some random brand recs scattered below: shall we consolidate? Shill your favorite sunblock here!

We do the same thing. It requires a quick response, though, which sometimes results in less-than-ideal substitutes: like "holy chips!" for "holy shit!" Because who can remember to say something as dumb as "holy chips"?

I especially love hearing "you're going to regret that someday!" and "you're just doing it to be trendy" said by people who are likely 20ish years younger than me. First of all, my today IS your "someday"...and "trendy" stopped being relevant in the 90s.

They don't age well if they're poorly done and/or you don't take care of them. Mine look great and will continue to look that way for a long time. And when they need freshening they will be touched up.

I've heard people say this before, and I don't get it. Yes, lots of people have tattoos, so they are (let's say for the sake of argument) all the same. Then there are people without tattoos, and they are...all totally original and unique?

Well, he wanted "louche" to be his signature word, but he couldn't pronounce or spell it, so he went with "jeah" instead.

My two-year-old loves him. I don't know how he even knows about this guy, but whenever he catches sight of him he does a turn-it-up fist pump and yells "Ryan Lochte! Jeah!" I WISH I WERE KIDDING.

Pretty much everyone I know held on to their extra pounds while breastfeeding - your body needs extra fat stores to make adequate milk, and it also makes you HUNGRY. Me, I bottle fed, and didn't lose weight like crazy either. Can it be possible that having babies changes your body shape and metabolism?!

I have one little quibble. You could consider circumcision as being a cosmetic surgery. Based on my totally anecdotal evidence, it seems like parents decide based less on whatever data is floating around saying yay or nay, and much more based on what they themselves feel comfortable with seeing.

Oh wow, both of my kid's names (boys) have sailed upward in popularity. Zeitgeist, I suppose.

Good luck! I had two miscarriages and then the third stuck. I hope it works out the same for you.

Because it's a huge, life-changing, and (for those who did it on purpose) happy time. If you love someone, their joys become yours, and you celebrate with them.

That's it! Hooray!