Cesarean Section Support Only Thread June 2005 - Page 8

[chantald]

Originally Posted by Storm Bride

So...this one may be a VBA2C, but I know it may be a section. I think that I'd be okay with my next baby (if there is one) being another section if that happened...but how do you know for sure? I thought I'd be okay with this one, and when it came down to it, I'm not okay with it at all....

My first was a totally unexpected c/s and I was devasteted by it. It sent me into a terrible downward spiral of PPD that took nearly a year to fight my way out of...on my own.. suffereing in silence because I didn't say anything.. and I looked "fine" on the outside...

When I got pregnant with my second child, I was terrified that I would have another c/s. I was not really scared of the surgery or recovery, I had had a good experience with both with the first one.. but I was so scared I would spiral down into deep PPD again and I knew I could not survive it. So I shared my feelings with my DH and my MW and my family.. so they all knew.. if I should not get the birth I wanted.. that I would need help...

And I didn't get the birth I wanted.. and I was sure I would be just devastated again.. But I wasn't.. I was sad.. dissapointed.. but not overwhelmed by it.. and that surprised me. I think it had a lot to do with how I prepared everyone to help me cope.. and that helped me. I also think that it helped that I had labored long and hard, my body worked.. but it was just rotten luck that I ended up with a secon c/s.. nothing I did or could have done would have really changed that.. and I believe that firmly.. and that has helped me feel a little less sad about my second c/s. I still grieve it.. but not like the first...
I also think it helped that I was able to see and hold my baby minutes after she was born.. that my DH has photos of her being born.. that I was able to nurse her as soon as I returned to my room.. and that she was not in the NICU.. I think all those things helped me feel more "in control" than the first time..

We are starting to think about #3.. and I am considering a vba2c.. even if I have to do it at home.. But I am keeping my options open.. We are not planning on getting pregnant for at least a year yet.. and things may change.. I do know.. that if I have a third c/s.. this will probably be the last baby.. The risks of repeated c/s make me uncomfortable and I am not willing to risk my babies growing up without a mother...

Chantal

[OnTheFence]

anxious

I am starting to get anxious. Four days from now I should have a baby in my arms. Its hard for me to imagine I am going to have four children. I just switched meds for PPD. I am now on Effexor XR and I like it much better.

Everything is set, almost too perfect.

I talked to my neighbor who is going to assist the anest. on Friday for my cesarean. He said he did a csection with my doctor on Friday and it took her 16minutes from cut to close. I was shocked and in awe at the same time.

Just thought I would check in!

Kim

[Henry's_Mamma]

Originally Posted by OnTheFence

I am starting to get anxious. Four days from now I should have a baby in my arms.

It's that time already??? Wow time flies! Good luck ... we'll be thinking about you ...

[chantald]

Kim
The very very best to you. Wishing you a wonderful birth!

Chantal

[Ligmom]

Kim,
I am so excited for you LMK, if you need anything. Can't wait to meet your baby girl

OT: If you get time, call me...I want to pick your brain about something. :LOL

[its_our_family]

OTF-- I haven't posted here in a bit but I just remember the date...you are so close!!

How exciting!! I pray that sll goes well and that you and your babe have a wonderufl birthing experience

[OnTheFence]

Originally Posted by Ligmom

Kim,
I am so excited for you LMK, if you need anything. Can't wait to meet your baby girl

OT: If you get time, call me...I want to pick your brain about something. :LOL

I was actually going to call you today!

Not so sure if you want to pick my brain these days tho!

[Storm Bride]

Hey, Kim - looking forward to reading all about the arrival of Katie. I hope everything goes perfectly!

[OnTheFence]

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm nervous.

Four kids. FOUR. I can't imagine.

[Storm Bride]

Originally Posted by OnTheFence

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm nervous.

Four kids. FOUR. I can't imagine.

You're going to have your hands full - that's for sure. I hope you have a chance to pop in and let us know how it went. Good luck - I'm sure everything will go well...and you'll be holding Katie Rose soon.

[melixxa]

Thinking of you!

NAK. I was very nervous the day before, two and a half weeks ago. In fact, I started to freak out a little and talk about not showing up at the hosp. DP gave me a glass of wine to calm my nerves, and his sister and her family (4 YO + 2 YO) came over with dinner. which was a nice distraction. I got it out of my system and was fine the next morning.

I hope all goes smoothly for you. I am sure you've thought of everything. You'll have a new baby in your arms before you know it (the best part!).

[mightymoo]

I was nervous too, but I was so uncomfortable I couldn't sleep the night before, so I was glad I didn't have to be pregnant anymore!

The day of the c/s we went into the L&D ward where we were told to show up and I walked up and joked 'Hey, is this the place to have a baby?' and all the nurses looked at me like I had three heads - then I said we had a scheduled c/s for 2pm and they said 'Ugh we don't have one scheduled'! I NEARLY DIED! Luckily they straightened it all out and we had the operation at the time we had planned.

So when you are all nervous beforehand, finding out that the place that is supposed to do the operation doesn't even know who you are is not fun!

[OnTheFence]

OB appointment today, Baby Tomorrow

Well, I had my last OB appointment today. Baby is super active. I had to wait over an hour to see the doctor because she was delivering a baby. I was calm and relaxed, chatting with another girl who is due in a few weeks but being induced next week due to some health complications.

Anyway, my blood pressure was 20pts higher on the bottom, and 20pts higher on the top. I laid down for awhile on my left side, and it was even higher. My OB said she wasn't going to tell me what my protein was in my urine because she didn't want me to be paranoid all night long and we were having the baby tomorrow so it really wasn't all that important. I did have pre-e in my last pregnancy starting around 33 weeks, and so it looks like I did pretty good making it this far without any problems in that area. I also lost 2lbs.

I will post more later. I need to go eat!

[Stayinhom]

Me too, Me too

I'm scheduled for my c/sec for tomorrow (the 24th) too. I am nervous/excited/scared/anxious/happy/relieved...you name it, I'm feeling it! This will be our second daughter.
Onthefence...let me know how yours goes. I am scheduled for 10 am. Isn't it just surreal?
Best wishes

[OnTheFence]

I am scheduled for 12:30.

My legs and ankles are badly swollen and I've been seeing floaters. I can't sleep either.

I only have an hour and a half left to eat. LOL

[its_our_family]

OTF!! Congrats! Today is the big day! Happy birthing to you!!

Stayinhom-- We have never met but congrats and good luck to you too! Happy birthing!

2 new babies meet their mommies tomorrow!!

[chantald]

to you both!!

Chantal

[Ligmom]

Just wanted to update y'all

Finally managed to talk to Kim (she's been calling since Fri., but I had a family crisis)...She and Katie Rose are doing fine I'll let her share the details with y'all, but I didn't want to leave you hangin' any longer.


Congrats, OTF!!!! Hurray for your beautiful baby girl!!!!t t

[its_our_family]

Thanks for letting us know!! YAY KIM!!

[chantald]

YAY!!! Congratulations KIM!!!!! Welcome Katie Rose!!

Stayinhom: Hope all went well!!

Chantal