C-Section Support Thread - Page 2

[MaryLang]

Count me in here too. I have a RCS scheduled for Nov. 19th, just 4 days before EDD, so pretty happy about that, I was afraid they would want to do it too soon. This will be my 4th c/s. My first was an attempt at NCB at a birthing center, she got stuck after 2 1/2 hrs pushing. Second attempted VBAC, but the doctor was pushy and after 24hrs of labor I gave in . Third was planned VBAC that ended with a bleeding out previa. So now my scar is too messed up to VBAC. I've come to terms with it, mostly . I still wish a doc would give me a trial of labor, but can't find one willing to take me with my history. Too concerned to do a hb at this point.
Anyways, I agree with everyone saying take the pain meds. It makes such a big difference. But at the same time, don't do too much take it easy, listen to your body. And IME, it gets sooo much easier with every one. My last two c/s's I was begging them to let me up and walking pretty much right after recovery. I get so anxious in hospitals anyways, I like getting up quick. And walking a bit really helps you feel better. The scar pain gets pretty achey if your laying around too long.

[mama kate]

here too. Mine is scheduled for the 20th of November. I am FREAKING out. DD was an emergency followed up by 2 weeks in the NICU being GBS+. I am having major, major anxiety about being seperated from the baby. DD went to the nursery & DH was to get her in 1 hour - when he went to get her she was gone to the NICU & nobody had bothered to come tell him. so I am a bit freaked about being seperated. Plus I've never been away from DD for more than 12 hours.


I'm stocking my pantry & freezer with easy peasy meals.

[louloubean]

hi mama kate!
that sucks what happened with them moving the babe to NICU and not alerting you all. grr.

i think i'd make a real pest of myself for this go around and make it very clear that if the baby goes anywhere, there had better be a parent with them or else they will hear from your lawyer. it's tough to be recovering from major surgery and then to have stress like that isn't fair.

sending you good vibes and good wishes for and easier and more cozy experience this time around!

[Sage_SS]

Hi ladies.. I'm here too. I was counting on a VBAC, but I was told yesterday its not going to happen.

My last one was an emergency section. I had been induced but she was soooo active during labor!! My OB did a VE and said "well, you're 4 cm and thats not a head anymore" I was rushed in because my labor history is fast.
They had my dates off by 3 weeks, so she was 34 weeks instead of 37. She was still 6 lbs 4 oz, but she had low blood oxygen so she was in NICU for three days, two of them in an incubator the last one just because she woudn't eat and was dropping weight fast.
My liver metabolizes drugs really fast, I usually require at least twice of what most people need. That pushed my time in recovery to SEVEN hours. I was the only person in their and the nurse I had had recently been transferred from hell. She was cruel and cold. When they took my daughter out of me the surgeon said "Oh, she is NOT 3 weeks early, her skull is still in three pieces!" and then a NICU team rushed her out the door. That was the last I heard from anyone until I finally got back up to a room. The nurse refused to call up to tell me how my daughter was doing, she said they'd be too busy. It was awful.

I'm told planned sections are much easier and go smoothly. I'm counting on that. I don't know what will happen with my recovery but this time I'm going to tell the anesthesiologist about my drug processing time. See if I can keep myself out of a long stay in recovery.

So currently I'm scheduled for the 19th. But my OB is trying to get me in for the 12th. I guess we'll find out within the next few days.

[Mrs-Mama]

Originally Posted by slinginhipmama

I think this thread is a great idea. This will be my 3rd c-section. I was really hoping for a vba2c but it wasn't in the cards. I felt upset at first but I have come to terms and I am ok as long as baby is ok. My c-sec is set for Nov.5th and I am really hoping (like mrs-mama) to go into labor before than...although I will only be 37 weeks so there is little chance of that.

I do not fear the c-section itself, but the aftermath. I worry that they will seperate me and baby too long (I waited 3 hrs to hold ds1). This will not happen again! I fear that this baby will be jaundice and they will try to convince me to supplement with formula. I am prepared to fight tooth and nail Both my other boys were jaundiced and NEVER supplemented, however, when I spoke to nurse at hospital she said "it was hospital procedure". Well, I say they can shove hospital procedure up their you-know-whats!!!!:

I wrote an "after-birth plan" for all the important stuff and have quite a few articles about breastfeeding and jaundice printed out. So I feel prepared....somewhat

So, thanks Mrs-Mama for starting this thread

Just saw your birth announcement!! Congrats on going into labor before your scheduled date

[Sage_SS]

I'm booked for the 13th.

[Mrs-Mama]

I think I over-did it

I'm happy to say that I'm feeling great 3 weeks post-c/s, but I'm having a hard time taking it easy with two kids to take care of during the day. Also, at my 2 week pp checkup, my OB said that I'm unlikely to damage anything at this point...it's more a matter of being sore. She probably shouldn't have told me that.

I've been carrying DD in the infant carrier from the house to the car and back with ease so this morning I decided to carry her in it while I took DS into preschool . Well, I shouldn't have done that b/c my lower abs are killing me now. I actually had to take some ibuprofen this afternoon.

Take it easy on those c/s recoveries!

[MaryLang]

Sorry your feeling sore again. It's easy to do. I found especially if its not your first c/s, recovery is so much easier, you think you can jump right back into things.

I'm going in first thing in the morning- 6am arrival time. Today has been so emotional for me, I keep going from super-excited about meeting her, to freaking out, I know its not so bad, but I just keep thinking about the spinal , even though it doesn't really hurt and this is my 4th, I know what to expect. By this time tomorrow night I'll be holding my little one, who right now remains nameless. Oh I can't wait until tomorrow!

[E's Mama]

Good luck, MaryLang! You will forget about that spinal as soon as you hear those sweet cries! Sending you fast recovery vibes :

[Mrs-Mama]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the spinal, either, but at least it allows us to be awake for our children's births. Since I went into labor before my scheduled C, and was in active labor, nearing transition, I'm ashamed to admit that I got to a point where I was actually looking forward to the spinal taking away all the pain :