second c-section

terrio1 · August 2012

I am getting closer and closer to my due date and i decided to have a second c-section. No sure why, but i am starting to get a bit nervous! If you had more than one c-section, how was your recovery? Were you more nervous the second time? I had a great experience with my first, but normal nerves are popping up. TIA

mlf625 · August 2012

First recovery was easy, second recovery was easier. I was more nervous going in, but just because I already had DS at home and the "what ifs" creeped in. I asked for something to calm my nerves as we went into the OR and that really helped.

kle0113 · August 2012

mlf625:
First recovery was easy, second recovery was easier. I was more nervous going in, but just because I already had DS at home and the "what ifs" creeped in. I asked for something to calm my nerves as we went into the OR and that really helped.

Basically this! Both my c-section recveries were very easy for me. GL!

MrsSarahL · August 2012

I think the second one is way easier. The worst part is the waiting before hand. Recovery has been easier the second time around just because I knew what to expect.

CougFan · August 2012

My first one was an emergency after a long labor so my recovery was slow because I was so exhausted before surgery. So the second one seemed to be a piece of cake, comparatively. I was more nervous going in (with the first one I didn't have time to worry) but it was so nice knowing what to expect. And going in with a plan--having DH stay with baby, no one sees baby before I am out of recovery, I want to be up as soon as possible, etc.

Good luck, You'll do great!

terrio1 · August 2012

Thank you...I am glad to hear that it was easier the second time around. I don't know if it is better knowing what to expect or not. My first time, i found out the day before he was breach and went into labor that night. So i had no time to do any research.

Thank you, i feel a bit more at ease!

HarrietNJMommy · August 2012

I was less nervous the second and third times. My recoveries have all been the same.

I'm more nervous about the fact that I'm having kid#4 than the actual c-section.

mdd12 · August 2012

I had my 2nd c-section in March of this year and I was so nervous as well! Nervous about the recovery as well as the epidural. My co-worker had 3 and she told me they get easier ... of course I didn't really believe her.

Well, let me tell ya, I recovered very quickly. The first time around, I took it really easy and still had a great recovery. This time, I was cautious but still pushed myself. I also got out more to help with post-partum depression/blues - that helped!!

You'll do great!

Melissa

Angela814 · August 2012

I had a horrible experience with my first, and my second was better. I am still not a fan of c-sections. I know some women love them. The hardest part for me was feeling like I couldn't breathe when the anesthesia kicked in and waiting for them to sew me up so I could hold my baby. I think my recovery was much faster the second time around.

caymanbride · August 2012

mlf625:
First recovery was easy, second recovery was easier. I was more nervous going in, but just because I already had DS at home and the "what ifs" creeped in. I asked for something to calm my nerves as we went into the OR and that really helped.

This for me, too. My 3rd c/s is on Thursday, and I am feeling the same way again.