Repeat c-section question

JenninMA

I've been hoping for a VBAC but at my appointment today my OB told me she thinks it's highly unlikely that will happen. I have another appt next week and we're going to discuss it more then. If you had an emergency c-section the first time and a repeat section the next time was your experience any different with the scheduled section? I was in labor for two full days with Nadia after my water broke but I never dialated past one. I'm not thrilled with the idea of another c-section but I'm hoping it's easier to recover if it's not an emergency. Also, how close to your due date do they usually schedule them?

soontobemomma

I've had 2 scheduled ones, but my recovery was easy.  Although some can have complications, I didn't.  I was walking and "wireless" within 12 hours and went home in 48.  

I know people who labor then section and they always seem to have a harder time with it.  

Dr. wanted to sched at 39 weeks, I held off until 39 weeks 5 days.  DD 1 had some breathing issues and I wanted this baby to cook as long as possible.  I did run the risk of going into labor, but I was prepared just in case. (DD 1 was at 39 weeks) 

Good luck!  Get up and moving when you can 

springmom

mine was scheduled 10 days before my due date (he blocked off that week and told me to pick a day). ?It's much easier than being in labor for so long before it. ?I was a little more sore the second time around, but i think it was more emotional/mental. ?I was still out and about with no problems within a few days of delivery. ?

Bellisimo

My repeat C was a dream!  It was SO much easier in every way.  I had a normal labor with #1 but pushed for 2.5 hours and DS's head simply would not fit.  So, I went with a repeat C since DD was estimated to weigh exactly the same as DS did.  Both of my LOs weighed exactly as predicted by u/s.  Anyway, I would do another C in a heartbeat.  I went in, knew what to expect, got a spinal rather than an epi which was better, recovery was easier, I stayed on top of the pain, got up and walked sooner and went home a day early.  GL!

ccm1203

#1 was an emergency c-section - recovery was difficult

#2 was a schedule  c-section - recovery was a breeze!   Mine was schedule at 38 wks & 5 days (give or take).  They usually schedule in your 39th week

TheBrowns

I labored for 9 hours and pushed with 3 hours with DS #1 and ended up with a c/s (baby was over 11 lbs). I really wanted a VBAC the  second time around, but #2 seemed to be big too (and he was - over 9 lbs). My second c/s was a great experience! My water broke at 38 weeks around 7:30 in the morning, and I had DS2 at 10am. The worst part of the whole thing was the IV they put in my hand. My recovery for both babies has went well, I am starting to feel normal again this time around, although I am not up for a lot of exercise yet. I think they usually schedule them between 39-40 weeks. I was really worried, but everything went great and I will not even worry next time I am pregnant about having another c/s.

mbg8r

I had two scheduled c-sections (DD was breech) and the second was still easier. I was afraid it wouldn't be because the first wasn't an emergency, but I think because you know more about what to do it was much easier.