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whittier06
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C-section scheduled for next thursday!
whittier06
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in C-sections
Hi! I'm re-posting this from the October board!
The little guy wont drop, he is estimated in 95th percentile for weight and has been since week 21, all measurements are above 90, and supposedly I have inadequate pelvic bones.
However, I'll take the scheduled c-section over labor and then probably an emergency c-section where I may have to be put under. I like having a plan! But I am still terrified.
Any advice? 
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Re: C-section scheduled for next thursday!
I'm scheduled for Thursday as well - mine is due to a placenta previa, so there's still a possibility that I'll go sooner than that (they don't want me to go into labor so if there's any indication that I am - I'll be having an emergency c/s).
But there's no indication that labor is anywhere in site - so I'll be joining you both on Thursday!
Yay for 10-6 babies! Thank you guys, it's very comforting to know this!
I had a planned c-section with my dd. It went as smooth as possible.
We had an early time in the OR. 7 am. and we had to be at the hospital 5 am. We went in and took us staight to the room that I would go after recovery to drop off my things. After that we went to get prepped (they didn't do it in the room but different special room for it)
In that room, they had me change and also shave me down there (roomheld 2 ladies - I was the only one) they hooked me up on the monitor to hear the baby, took my blood pressure (and since it had been high and on bed rest they left it on me).
They gave my dh his scrubs to put on. And then the wait began.....my doc came in to say he was there. Then the anesthesiologist came in to introduce himself. Also ask you questions and see if you have any for them.
Once that is completed they roll you to the OR (sometimes they let you walk). They put you on the table and they perform the spinal on you.
While that is done your doc is getting scrubbed.
Then they lay you down, p ut the curtain up, insert the cath. in your bladder. By this time the doc is getting your tummy ready and your DH is entering the room and will be sitting by your head.
Your OB will pinch you hard and ask if you can feel anything, once you can't he will start.
The anesthesiologist is right behind you the entire time, so if you don't feel good or feel sick to your tummy (happened to me 2 times) tell him. He can give you meds to help you.
Once the baby is our, the OB usually props the baby over the curtain so you can see your lo. At that time your DH will leave your side and go to your babies side.
They will perform an eval on your lo, measure their length, get their weight, take their temp, etc....
Once lo is cleaned up and all that is done. They will swaddle your lo and your DH will go back to your side.
The nurse will bring your lo to your DH and you will be able to touch and kiss your lo.
The nurse offered to take a picture of the three of us, which was nice.
Once that was done, they took lo to the nursery along with my dh.
***Very imporant****
Once they are done with you,.... you can't move....they will move you from the table to the bed. They will roll you on your side and a nurse will hold you there. DON'T GRAB THE NURSE, TRUST HER, SHE WILL NOT LET YOU FALL
Its a strange feeling but it will be ok.
They will bring you to recovery and they did bring my lo to me once they were done in the nursery.
In the nursey she had her first bath and they ran tests on her. CHecked out her breathing etc.
I want to say you will start being able to move again 5-6 hours after the spinal.
YOu will not be able to eat right away, I tried jello and it just came. I was able to eat dinner.
Good luck next Thurs......
Mine was planned too because of a breech baby, and it was a great experience. I had a few differences than pp-- for the good, IMO. My son was NEVER away from us from the time he was born, he never ever went to the nursery, except when he was circumcised. From the time the surgery started (tip: ask them not to tell you when they start. You can't feel anything, so you won't know-- and if they don't tell you, you won't be as freaked), the baby was out in 22 minutes. From that point on, I was preoccupied loving on him and watching my DH with him! The entire thing went SO fast and was a piece of cake. My spinal wore off about 30 minutes after my surgery once I was in recovery-- so much sooner than pp. I took a short nap but for the most part was well rested-- I had thought I wouldn't want visitors but I wanted everyone to come! I was thrilled and happy and totally with-it (and not exhausted). My advice is to be really open and communicate-- if you're terrified, say so. If you feel pain, say so. If you're nauseous-- anything, they can/will help you.
Other things I remember:
Ask to walk around 5-6 hours after you're spinal has worn off. The sooner you get walking, the better. It's the best thing you can do.
Bring a nursing bra to the hospital-- I didn't and totally regretted it. As soon as the surgery was over, I changed into a tank top and a bathrobe, I loved having my own clothes.
Also bring a boppy pillow, it's awesome to be able to prop the baby up in your lap (when you aren't holding them)
I brought my own shampoo/soap/etc. and loved that. And also brought those facial wipes (that clean + take off any makeup) and that saved me from having to get up and get ready for bed (I did wear a bit of makeup in the hospital-- that's just me though)
Most importantly-- bring a camera into the operating room and ask a nurse to take pictures. We have 100 pictures or so of the birth (non-gory), and they read like a documentary. They are stunning and one of my favorite things, ever.
Bring a video camera to the hospital, I wish we had. Even if you don't video the birth, you can video the baby shortly after (like first bath).
GL, you'll do great!
And I felt like the entire stay, the only time I was ever in pain was getting my IV in the very beginning! It's a LOT scarier sounding than it actually was, I was happy and relaxed, and once he was out I was in total love.
Everything PP said is great advice. The one extra thing I would advise is to be vocal and communicate with the nurses. Surgical teams do c/s every single day, so it's no big deal to them. They can forget that YOU don't do this every day and may not understand what's happening. Since you'll be awake and lucid, ask questions and let the team know what you're feeling, especially if something seems off.
My team almost started w/o DH being there, so I had to speak up. They didn't describe how the spinal would feel as it was taking effect, so I had to speak up. They didn't warn me that I might start having trouble breathing, so I had to speak up. You're going to have to be a vocal advocate for you LO, so you might as well start in the delivery room!
I'm almost a little overwhelemed with these responses, thank you all so much! This is all awesome to know! Everytime I get nervous I just come read this thread.