Need reassurance

kderham

I had a C-section 3 years ago and it was a nightmare. Its hard to explain but I literally have needed therapy to deal with it all. I'm on pregnancy #2 and was planning to VBAC until some major complications hit. The doctors don't want to let me even try for a VBAC which is fine because obviously baby's health is way more important! But I am struggling with having to go through this again. Ever since we scheduled the C-section (at 37 weeks due to complications) I haven't been able to sleep and have been having minor anxiety attacks. I'm looking for some c-section "success" stories if you have them to help calm me down. I was super drugged after my last C-section so I can't even recall how bad the pain was or how long it took me to be "functional" again, if that makes sense. Anything positive would be helpful!

tracij12

Sorry to hear your first was so bad. Was that one planned or emergency? I just had my repeat c 2 weeks ago. My first was emergency and this one was planned. The experience was completely different this time. My last wasn't terrible, but I also felt out of it. I remember being scared to hold my baby because I was so shaky and having to be in a weird recovery room alone while my husband was with baby. This time, I was calm and everything felt very methodical. I was able to do skin to skin with baby for what felt like hours (was about 45 mins) while the dr closed me up and was back in my room with baby and husband immediately. I was up and walking (slowly) within 12 hours and was in my own clothes on day 2.

I was super nervous before surgery as well and I think it's normal....especially in your case....but I can vouch for the fact that every surgery and recovery are different.

Fingers crossed for a much smoother experience this time around!

massey25

Mine was emergency, but turned out great! They helped me hold him immediately( only for a minute).. Then dad and babe went for cleanup and newborn tests while I went to recovery. Reunited after an hour.

I had to wait 8 hours to walk( when they removed the catheter) I could've had it done at 6, but my legs were still VERY NUMB( could be from 2 epidurals AND a spinal block, hello overkill!!) so I wanted to wait a bit longer.

I put on my own pjs shortly after I walked and then showered the next morning. I'm a giant baby and managed the pain with just ibuprofen and the ever-amazing stool softeners. You will do fantastic again I'm sure!

jessiedee13

I'm headed toward my 3rd c section in may. My first was emergency and although it went well, I can't even remember it. I was drugged out of my mind. My second one however, was just in December and it was great! I remember it, and was ready to get up and walk around the second my spinal wore off! Was off all the monitors and iv's the next day, managed my pain with ibuprofen and they even sent me home a day early because I was doing to well! You got this mama! You'll do fantastic

Edit because I hit the post button too soon lol

SLGILL1978

Hang in there, Mama!
I had a great c section. I knew through out my pregnancy there was a chance I could have one. Lol.. I was so prepared for a c section, I was very nervous about giving birth vaginally. I was induced, due to a pre existing medical condition. I labored for 12-12.5 hours. I also had my epidural withing 1-2 hours of my induction. I was nice and relaxed all day. When my doctor checked on my just after 7pm, he said I have been in labor long enough, and it's time to go ahead and do the c section. I felt a lot of relief. I didn't feel anything! No pushing, pulling, tugging, etc when my daughter was born. I was up walking around and even showered on my own the next morning.