Why you shouldn't feel bad about my C-section

It's been decided that baby Jase will be arriving via scheduled C-section.

When I've told people this I've been slightly amused at the reactions... In fact, I'm pretty sure the election is the only thing more polarizing.

So, while I'll never elect to get into political debates on social media, here are my top reasons of why you shouldn't feel bad about my C-Section:

1. I. Chose. This.

2. I am going to have an awesome scar that I can threaten to bust out when my son gets to those sassy teenage years.

3. My labor story will predictable (with a pre-planned date night the day before) instead of the following scenarios:

- Going into labor during an important work meeting (followed with the unfortunate soul who happens to be closest to me being automatically volunteered to take me to the hospital).

- Going into labor during the busiest traffic time of day... of course there's going to be a wreck on the highway. Ultimately I'll be the jerk who had traffic at a complete standstill as I deliver on the side of the road. Sure I'll get my "baby delivery deposit" back but I'll have also ruined the leather seats in my new car.

- Take the above scenario with running out of gas...

- Justin is out of town and Molly and Juno become my labor coaches. Considering a busy bone is not involved in the process - they'll be useless.

4. There's a chance the incision may mess up my tattoo. While this is not preferred, it will further prove my parents were right about my "Look at me - I'm 18 and an adult" decisions... Future parenting lesson already learned hours into it!

5. Because no matter how you decide to bring a baby into the world - you're pretty awesome in my book.