Terrified of repeat C-Section

jwhite022681

I'm 35 weeks and will be scheduling my c-section date tomorrow. This will be my 3rd and I'm absolutely terrified. Both of previous sections went well so that gives me some comfort. Anyone else feeling scared about an upcoming section? Anyone have success stories? Thanks!

reneetsu

I am scared as well. This will be my second C. I am dreading the healing and hurting for the two weeks that follow!

ecotton1234

Yes! This will be my third and final and I am really starting to freak out. I don't know why, my first two were fine. I think it's because it will be at a military hospital this time. I have been googling csection complications like a nut job. I wish I could just relax but each day I am getting more nervous.

stlmomof2

This will be my first c section and I am terrified!!! I do not know what to expect or how quickly I will heal. My biggest fear is feeling pain during surgery. I do not want to feel any blades cutting through me!

BowWowBowie

I was petrified but had my RCS yesterday. My first was an emergency one and I felt them cut me. Had it been planned I'm sure it would have been painless, the epidural failed me.

This time I got the spinal (did not hurt at all! Had the weird pressure down my spine and hips but that was it!) I was completely numb and didn't cry out once.

I admit I did freak out when they inverted the table and told them frantically that I couldn't breathe, they responded yes you can if you're talking. I told them I was "too fucking fat for this shit, I can't breathe, set me up straight." I'm so glad none of them held that against me.

The only downfall is that I'm a bleeder and was on the verge of hemorrhaging so time in the recovery room was more painful and longer, also my son swallowed some fluid when he was born, so he's having very minor breathing complications.

All in all I would do it again. My OB reused my scar line, the pain has been minimal. I'm over 12 hours post op and just now accepted 5 mg of oxy (and that's just because my Tylenol was late and I needed something then to stop the hurt.)

I'm actually excited to get up, walk and shower later today.

Remember you ladies are miracles. You've grown a human life. If you're scared shitless like I was talk to your OB, talk to the anesthesiologist and get the facts they give you (not Google!)
It's gonna hurt when you heal (hopefully not in surgery!) but you've also got a brand new baby to heal for. Makes all the pain worth it in my opinion.

You've got this!

stlmomof2

BowWowBowie said:

I was petrified but had my RCS yesterday. My first was an emergency one and I felt them cut me. Had it been planned I'm sure it would have been painless, the epidural failed me.

This time I got the spinal (did not hurt at all! Had the weird pressure down my spine and hips but that was it!) I was completely numb and didn't cry out once.

I admit I did freak out when they inverted the table and told them frantically that I couldn't breathe, they responded yes you can if you're talking. I told them I was "too fucking fat for this shit, I can't breathe, set me up straight." I'm so glad none of them held that against me.

The only downfall is that I'm a bleeder and was on the verge of hemorrhaging so time in the recovery room was more painful and longer, also my son swallowed some fluid when he was born, so he's having very minor breathing complications.

All in all I would do it again. My OB reused my scar line, the pain has been minimal. I'm over 12 hours post op and just now accepted 5 mg of oxy (and that's just because my Tylenol was late and I needed something then to stop the hurt.)

I'm actually excited to get up, walk and shower later today.

Remember you ladies are miracles. You've grown a human life. If you're scared shitless like I was talk to your OB, talk to the anesthesiologist and get the facts they give you (not Google!)
It's gonna hurt when you heal (hopefully not in surgery!) but you've also got a brand new baby to heal for. Makes all the pain worth it in my opinion.

You've got this!

See... I'm scared as shit of them not numbing me all the way and feeling them cut me open. Your story wasn't the first, second or third I've heard that it has happened to someone. I know there are many women that go through it painlessly but I'm scared.

BowWowBowie

And I understand completely! The spinal is so much better than the epidural and since csection is planned, you'll more than likely have the spinal. I barely felt any pressure! The weirdest part was them stitching me back together, because you feel the motions.

My epidural failed me with my DD, I labored for a very long time with no progress and they had to get her out. They did knock me out as soon as they cut her cord though, so it's not like they wanted me to suffer, but yes. It was rough, it was terrifying and it made me sob and puke all week leading up to this one.

i was scared that since the epidural didn't work last time, the spinal wouldn't take. It took, wonderfully. Also, since yours is planned, there is no huge rush, talk to your doctor, they will test you to see if you feel pain; they'll prick you with something sharp starting high and moving lower. If you're in pain, they won't cut you open, being knocked out isn't the first choice because it's not the greatest for your baby but it can still be a route taken if it needs to be. Deep breaths, and when at your dr'a appt and day of, talk to all the people you can about it!

amm0512

I had a section scheduled with DS at 39+2, but went into labor at 36+6. They placed the spinal and I let them know I still had feeling on my right side. They made an effort to fix that, but I felt them cutting me so the anesthesialogist sedated me pretty heavily. The medical staff is not there to torture you; they will stop any pain as quickly as they can. So even if you do become an emergency section, try to remain as calm as possible and communicate with the team. I'm scheduled for a RCS with DD at 39+6...pretty sure I won't make it that far, so bracing myself just in case it goes the same as last time.

blended10

@BowWowBowie congratulations on your son!! How exciting he's here!
Glad you are recovering well.
I'm also scheduled for a repeat c. Hoping for as good an experience as you've had!
Hope you continue to heal quickly & your son is breathing easier

soulfish

I'm scheduled for my 3rd at 39+2. I wasn't at all worried until this past weekend. SO and I got into an argument and he said some things that he didn't mean. Ever since I feel a huge wave of anxiety everytime someone mentions the c section. I'm terrfied of being sewn back up and being by myself in OR. Probably irrational but the thought is even invading my dreams. Ugh

katy4128

I am scheduling my section at my next appt. My first one was planned. I had a spinal that worked wonderful. My dr. didn't even tell me when they started. I was just laying there and then he said I see the baby! It was actually really nice that he didnt say anything when he began to cut. I am a huge worrier and think I would have said I felt something I didn't. Haha I didn't feel him stitch me back up either. I am hoping for a smooth section this time too!

discohiker

I'm scared, but only because it IS a major surgery and I have two little ones at home already who depend on me. I'm also pretty realistic about the fact that mistakes happen and I could be a victim of one. What keeps me calm? Prayer and my faith that everything is going to be ok. Mindset means a lot in the healing process!
I have had an emergency c-section after failure to progress (longest 38 hours of my life) and a scheduled c-section. I'd take the scheduled one over the first trial any day. That said, I'm still hoping that somehow this one decides to come quickly and naturally before the knife hits my skin.

Stacy112699

This is my 3rd. First was an emergency and second was planned. I am super worried about this one because it is so close to my last one and there can be a lot more complications because of it per my doctor. I am trying to think positive but it's hard.

holly1811

Yes 3rd csection booked for 2 weeks on tuesday. I gave my self a panic attack yesterday over thinking it, today im going to try and change my mentality and stop putting so much thought into the actual surgery and rather focus on meeting my baby and all the nice stuff that follows. Honestly though dont listen to the scare stories, If you want to seek online support i've found googling positive elective csection stories has really helped ease my anxiety. In terms of my last csection (which was planned) it was a lovely experience once your baby is in your arms every things dissapears into the background.