Introduce Yourself!

g00dg0llymsm0lly

HOORAY FOR FINALLY GETTING THIS BOARD!! I think it was long overdue. Let's do introductions?

 

I'm Molly, I had my first child and first C-section in May. I tried as hard as I could to prepare for a natural birth, but God had other plans, and now any future babies will certainly be repeat C-sections, although hopefully they'll be easier than DD's was!

eesome

I'm Lawrene, and had an unplanned c/s with my son (he got stuck in my birth canal) and a repeat c/s with my daughter.

Nice to meet you! 

rosebud218

Hello im Rosie. i had an emergency c section in '09. hoping for a vbac this time.

lbursey

Hi, I'm Lesley.  My son is almost 3 months old and he is my first.  His head was measured in the 97th percentile and in a weird direction, so a 24 hour labour ended in a c-section.  

desertlady86

I'm Christina and I had a c-section after almost 48 hours of labor and 3 hours of pushing. That spinal was the best thing ever (went med free until the c-section). DD's head just was not going to go past my pelvic bone. DD will be 9 months on the 17th.

joelledeprez

I'm Joelle, I have a 3 year old, a 1 year old, and one due in May. It will be my 3rd c-section. My first two went fine, I was high risk (type1) and had big babies (9 & 10 lbs.). The second c-section I recovered much faster but I had a toddler to thank for that. 

disneyfan0511

I'm Mis. I have one DD, born via emergency c/s in May. I was in labor for 20 hours, pushed for 2 and made no progress. Turns out she was OP and 9lbs 9oz. I hope to VBAC any future babies (if possible).

Jennairess

Hi Im Jen

Had a normal delivery with my first daughter but this go around had an unscheduled csection after 18 hours of labor...my daughter was born on 9/1 and after getting to 8 cm she just wasnt coming down and doc said she was probably tangled up in her cord...sure enough she was!

 

RumbleLina

I am Allysun,1st child with em. general anesthesia c-ection in February. I have been diagnosed with cephalopelvic disproportion so I will end up with repeat c-sections.

SarahRae812

Hi! I'm Sarah & I had my first child on July 1. She was a scheduled c-section b/c she was breech. I wasn't a candidate for a version due to a 10 cm anterior uterine fibroid.

I've known about the fibroid for years and was always aware that it might interfere with childbirth. We knew DD was breech at 20 weeks and she never turned. So, I had plenty of time to get used to the idea. Plus, I wasn't real eager to go through L&D. Any future babies will be scheduled c-sections as well.

Lnsy

Hi, I'm Lindsey. 

I had an emergency c/s on 8/8/11 b/c DS's heart-rate kept dipping dangerously low everytime I had a contraction.  Additionally, there was muconium in the amniotic fluid and it wouldn't flush out.  Everything happened so fast...I was admitted at 1:00am at 4cm dilation with irregular contractions and 5 hours later, I held my son in my arms. 

I never thought I'd have a c/s...but it resulted in a healthy baby, so we're all happy!

FishNchips1

Hello! 

 

FishNChips here. I had a c-section a little over a year ago. It was not planned. After 40 hours of labor, only 7 cm and swollen cervix and her being stuck I had to get one. When they pulled her out she was stuck in my hips! She was 9lbs 9 oz. Im only 5'3 so its a big baby for my petite body!

 Recovery was okay, I just had super soft yoga pants I lived in until my incision healed. 

isisbluu

I'm Tanisha and had an "emergency" c-section with my first son after 22 hours of pitocin, 40w 6d, GD, AND low fluid.  

I had a scheduled c-section with my second son at 37w 6d. It was way easier to recover from this c-section than my first.

 

Nice to see everyone!

618mom22boys

Hi, I'm Melissa. My 1st baby in 1999 was a vaginal. And I had an emergency c/s in 08due to fetal distress. I had low fluid during my pregnancy and during the c/s when they cut me open i had almost no fluid. They didnt cut me wide enough and had to cut again which resulted in DS getting cut and needingg 7 stitches on his head.

I was going to try for a VBAC with DS3 in 2010 but the docs decided to have LO come at 36 weeks. They gave me the option of trying for a VBAC but since I wasn't dilated I went ahead with another c/s. I didn't want to have to have another emergency c/s. The 2nd time around was so much better!

thomas2013

Hello ladies,

I'm Jessyka. I have an emergency c-section in '07 and a repeat with reconstructive 2 months ago. I hope all you ladies and your LO are doing well!

MrsNyberg09

Hi i'm Erika and I had my son august 19th via emergancy c-section after 2 days of labor got induced and they broke my water I was 6 cm dialated 80%  effaced and stuck at -1 I got an epi and a little after that his heart rate dropped and they watched and tried to get me to move around to make it rise but they just rushed me in. I have been recovering pretty well so far.

ladipale

Hello, I'm Laura and I had Eleanor via emergency C-section in January of this year. I was induced after a 'failed' non stress test at 39 weeks, 2 days. After 40 hours of pitocin labor (35 of which were epi free) and 2+ hours of pushing, I spiked a fever and E was not turning so we were whisked into the OR. E was over 9 lbs and sunny side up... and apparently I have a narrow pelvis.

edsamyb

I'm Amy, I had a c-section with my first DD due to failure to progress.  My second DD was a repeat c-section and I am due to have my third in January.  I hope this c-section is as easy as the second one was!

wyldirishrose12

Hi I'm Cynthia. I had Drusilla in May of 2008 via emergency c/s after 24 hours of labor and 3 hours of pushing.  Colleen was born via planned c/s Feb 8 2011. I opted to have a scheduled c/s the labor I had with my first was so very painful.

mrsseguin

Hi!

I've had 2 c/s.  #1 was for fetal distress and failed forceps.  I had a repeat with #2.  I was thinking about a VBAC, but I developed pre-e and delivered her at 37 weeks.  I'm also an L&D nurse if anyone has any questions

mama livingston

Hi! I'm Amy. I had an emergency c-section with DD on August 18th due to fetal distress. I went in at 39 weeks 6 days for an induction b/c she was measuring so small, and only made it to 1.5 cm before the dr called it quits and opted for a c section. recovery has been terrible, but I am so grateful DD is here and safe and healthy!

Jamminjulz

Hi I'm Julie.  I had a emergency c-section with general anes in Jan 05 for severe pre-eclampsia and HELLP @ 34 wks.  My next 2 c-sections (in May 08 & July 11) were scheduled @ 39 weeks.

craxyrae

Hi, I'm Regan.  I had an unplanned/emergency c-section with my DS on August 5th this year after an induction at 41 weeks that stalled at 5cm with DS remaining very high and showing signs of distress with contractions.  I am very happy this board is here to help me with my emotional recovery!

missjulierenee

Hi I am Julie and this is my first. I had two previous surgeries to my uterus and in turn they are recommending a scheduled c-section. I kinda know what to expect, but still a little scared. I am glad this board was created, because now I can read and learn from all of you.

megstarwsu

I'm Megan.  I've had 2 c-sections.  DD was in May 08.  I was induced at 41.5 weeks and labored for 18 hours, pushed for 3, and she never descended.  Her head was in the 90th percentile and I have a narrow pelvis.  DS was in June of this year.  Repeat c/s, didn't want to VBAC after the first time, plus he was breech, so it wouldn't have happened had I wanted it to.

funnylindsay

I'm Lindsay. I had a c-section on June 5th of this year. I had it after two failed inductions and she was in distress.

Mrs_MBed

Hi! I'm Megan

DD1 was an unplanned c-section in '07 due to failure to progress and she was stuck in my pelvis (she was sunny side up).  DD2 was a planned RPC in '09, although she didn't like the date I picked out and decided to be born at 33wk 5d. 

 I'm currently pg with twins, who will be born via planned c-section, hopefully around 38 wks, but we'll see... ::crosses fingers and prays to make it to 37 wks::

akayf

Hello, I'm Amanda.   I delivered my first son vaginally in March 2008.   I was induced due to elevated BP at 39 weeks 1 day and had a very successful induction.  

I wasn't having as many BP issues with my 2nd pregancy but it would shoot up suddenly and then go back down after laying on my left side for a few minutes.  However, I had excess fluid plus growth scans showed he was going to be big.

My second son was born on June 14.   I was induced at 38 weeks 6 days and thought it would go as smoothly as it did last time.   I stalled at 6 cm for a couple hours and developed a fever but meds brought it back down and I continued to progress.   After almost 12 hours, I hit 10 and started pushing.   He was still very high up and his heartrate dropped with every push.   After 20 minutes, the OB called for a c-section since his heartrate was dropping too much.   I was rushed into the OR and they got him out right away.  He was born not breathing and his cord was stuck between his head and neck/shoulder.  

I had an extremely difficult recovery.   I got very sick while in the hospital and was moved to CCU on the day I was supposed to be released.   My hemoglobin dropped and I needed 5 units of blood that day.   I got 2 more during my 3 week stay.   I had to go back in for another week after being sent home(got to spend 5 days at home)    I had laproscopic surgery and they found a hematoma of old blood in my pelvic area.   

I was basically in the hospital for the 2nd half of June and the 1st half of July.    I have spent the rest of the summer slowly building up strength and getting back to normal.   I finally just started feeling like my old self about 1.5 weeks ago.

We are not planning on having anymore kids.   We were 99% certain that we were done before Alex was born and after all we've been through this summer, well now we are 100% sure that we are done!!!!

Fussalopesmom

Hi, I'm Bianca. Had an unplanned cs with DS, Dec 10 and will probably have cs's from now on. We're pg with #2 and will be having a repeat cs.

Leap08

Hi, I'm Liz. I had an unplanned cs with my daughter in Nov. 09. She was induced at 38 weeks due to placenta issues and low fluid. After 18 hours of pitocin, her heart rate started plummeting with contractions so we did the cs. Daughter #2 is due in early Dec. This time I'm hoping for a VBAC.

LoveIn07

Hi, I'm Vanessa. I had my 1st c-section in 2003 because I didn't progress & it had been too long since my water had broken. Since then I have had 2 repeat c-sections in 2008 & 2009. Now I'm due for my 4th and final c-section on October 4th!

Pinaysis86

Hi I'm Tiffany! I had my LO on the 23rd of August. I made it to 5 cm but ended up in an emergency c-section because my LO's heart rate wouldn't drop due to my overlapping contractions. Still healing, but I'm glad he is here! Yay for this board!

larissa424

Hi! I'm Larissa. I had an emergency c-section with DD in Aug '09. I was planning a HB with a MW and after fully dialating and pushing DD was stuck and her heart rate dropped. I ended up with an ambulance ride to the hospital and an emergency c-section. Due to where I live I will not be allowed to attempt a VBAC and all future babies will be c-section as well.

christiney06

Christine, failed induction at 34wks (only got to one cent!) for pre-e.  scheduled c-sect. this time for the same reason at 39wks (if i make it that far).   also getting my tubes tied at the same time b/c my body hates being pregnant apparently!! 

Mrs. Alice

Alice, c-section at 28w4d because of complications due to Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (a serious condition with shared blood vessels in the shared placenta of identical twins).  I was told I would be a vbac candidate with future children.  I had wanted to attempt a natural delivery before I found out I was having twins, obviously things went waaay differently then what we had expected.  Just glad that I had a smooth surgery and recovery and my babies were born safely.  They will hopefully be home very soon!

CagleBaby

Hi I am Cagle,

I had my first csection in April of 08 after a failed induction. Then a repeat csection 12/08 and 7/11.

J9melissa

Heya!
I'm Melissa. I had a planned C-Sec in May due to Placenta Previa. Everything went great and smoothly. I plan to have another C-Sec with my second child...whenever that happens.

julbeejulz

Hi, I'm Julie. I had an unplanned/emergency c-section with my DS on June 9th. I was 6 days overdue when I went into labor. Made it all the way to 6cm but got stuck there for over 5 hours. Dr gave Pitocin (evil), then due to fetal distress, my fever rising and not progressing, all ended in the section. But I have a happy, healthy boy and that is all that matters.

 

Corey-chick

I'm Corey,

I labored for 24 hours without progression and the baby had bad reactions to the Pitocin, so I ended up with an unplanned c-section in the 36th hour. Luckily she was just fine and I had no recovery complications.

Glad to have this board now that we are thinking about ttc #2

Holly520

Hi, I'm Holly.  I had an unplanned C/S with my daughter on April 4th.  I had been in labor for 36 hours before I was told I was having a C/S.  I had progressed quickly, but got stuck at 8 for 6 hours.  When I caved and got an epi, the baby actually pulled back and I went back to a 6 and that is when they told me.  They actually told me that she was sunny side up and crooked going into the pelvis. 

 I did not have the birth experience I had planned on and wanted, but I am happy my baby got out safely.  She does have a neck issue now called torticollis because of being in that position for so long during my labor. 

justrachet

I'm Rachel. I have a 20 month old DS who was born vaginally. He had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and had to be pulled out very quickly with forceps - I was fully dilated but had not started pushing yet. He also has a gigantic head. I had a 4th degree tear, which took over an hour and a half to repair. I've not fully recovered from it either. DS2 will be born Thursday (9/15) by c/s to prevent further damage to my pelvic floor, and that's what brings me here!