Know what terrifies me? C Sections

CarrieLeigh84 · January 2011

I cant explain it, but it scares the fvcking crap out of me. I don't like it. I almost cry at the thought of it.

Random musings from the mind of Carrie...

Wildlandwife · January 2011

I'm right there with you. They scare me too for some reason.

jen629 · January 2011

I have obviously never had one but assisted in hundreds is there something I can help you with to ease your mind or you just wanna a hug from me Left Hug

eminbmore · January 2011

Totally understandable. Especially if you haven't had surgery before (which I don't know about you?). It's a scary thing to think about.

But I will tell you - I had an emergency c/s with DS (after a failed three day induction, too long pushing, yadda yadda) and it was fine. The surgery was flawless, I got to hold/feed him right away, recovery wasn't bad at all. Worrying/thinking about it ahead of time was by far worse than the act itself. All in all, I don't think a c/s is a bad way to have a baby.

I hope you don't need one but if you do, I know you'll rock it out

spincat9 · January 2011

Me too, Carrie - and you combine the idea of a section with an epi and I'm about to run for the hills...

surfergirlkona · January 2011

Me too! My OB put the fear into me yesterday. He explained the likelihood of c/s with twins. I am going to do everything in my power to avoid it, hocus pocus and all... But I will do it if necessary.

jennsadye1979 · January 2011

I am more scared of an alien-like baby exploding from my belly just like the movie Alien (or Spaceballs but mine never sings a jazzy tune), which is the very disturbing dream I have more than once this pregnancy. Tongue Tied

Scout05 · January 2011

Given the good chance that I will be induced, I've made my peace with c-sections. In fact, if we do have to be induced, I might just opt for the section to start with (don't bother flaming me, I won't read it.)

It's not ideal and not how I hope it will go, but if it does, I trust my doctor. We'll be okay!

And my mom told me recovery from episiotomy (she had complete tears with all three kids) are no walk in the park either. So really, I think pain and recovery are just going to be part of the deal.

CarrieLeigh84 · January 2011

jen629:
I have obviously never had one but assisted in hundreds is there something I can help you with to ease your mind or you just wanna a hug from me

They CUT your stomach open.

CUT.

With a sharp, sharp knife. There's no easing that.

Zed58 · January 2011

Really? I've heard that before, I guess. Some people just really hate the thought of them and will do anything not to have one.

I had to have an emergency c-section with dd #1. About 20 hours after my induction, her heartrate dropped and we had to get her outta there. From the time they decided it was necessary, to the time they got her out, was about seven minutes. It was crazy!

With dd #2, I had an "elective" c-section. While I would have chosen another one, after having one already, the hospital I delivered at did not give the option of VBAC. When it wasn't a rush situation, it took about 20 minutes from the time they gave me the spinal to the time dd was in my arms.

Moral of the story, as someone who has been through them, I can tell you first hand that should it come to that point, there is nothing to be afraid of. To be honest, the thought of vaginal birth scares the hell outta me.

jen629 · January 2011

CarrieLeigh84:
jen629:
I have obviously never had one but assisted in hundreds is there something I can help you with to ease your mind or you just wanna a hug from me
They CUT your stomach open.
CUT.
With a sharp, sharp knife. There's no easing that.

I guess that was the wrong wording... Sad

jen629 · January 2011

CarrieLeigh84:
jen629:
I have obviously never had one but assisted in hundreds is there something I can help you with to ease your mind or you just wanna a hug from me
They CUT your stomach open.
CUT.
With a sharp, sharp knife. There's no easing that.

I guess that was the wrong wording... Sad

celestej619 · January 2011

For whatever reason the thought of a C-section doesn't really scare me or bother me. I dunno, maybe it's because of the surgery I had to remove a large cyst from my ovary (they basically cut me like a C-section). The thought of labor terrifies me though, almost to the point that I can't even think of it.

(((hugs)))

PeetiePie · January 2011

I had a moment of panic when my OB said I'd need one, but I was able to keep myself calm and focus on the end result (which is really all that matters). If you need one, you'll be fine. I did have a good cry afterward though.

EmKo0210 · January 2011

Looking back, the actual c-section wasn't bad...I was just so nervous about the whole thing. When "they" say that all you feel is pulling and pushing during the procedure they are telling the truth. Recovery is a little harder with a c-section IMO, but I had some pretty good drugs to help with that. Then again, you don't have to deal with tearing and soreness in the vag. area, or actually pushing the baby out...so that's a plus!

damabo80 · January 2011

ambrandau2:

Given the good chance that I will be induced, I've made my peace with c-sections. In fact, if we do have to be induced, I might just opt for the section to start with (don't bother flaming me, I won't read it.)

It's not ideal and not how I hope it will go, but if it does, I trust my doctor. We'll be okay!

This.

At my appt on Monday, my OBGYN explained the process of induction before 40 weeks and the high chance of a c-section since it will be my first delivery. I'm cool with it. I've been cut open before. No biggie.

I guess a perk is that the baby comes out looking all cute as opposed to going through the conehead stage. I was a c-section baby...and damn, I was pretty cute. Wink

vlewis515 · January 2011

Know what scared me? Vaginal birth of any kind.

Can't explain why, it was just an irrational fear. But luckily for me I had a Dr who understood and agreed to a scheduled c/s. It was the best decision I ever made, my c/s was a wonderful experience with hardly any pain.

Not to mention that I ended up having an over 9 lb baby and I plan on having at least 1 (hopefully 2) more child(ren) and they will probably be as big. I wouldn't have wanted to push that big of a baby out anyway and there is research now that says it's not good for your body in the long run to push out a large baby. You start getting problems with your reproductive organs and bladder. I believe this to be true because my grandmother's babies were 8lb13oz and 9lb6oz and a few years ago she had to have multiple surgeries because her uterus was collapsing onto her bladder and both were trying to push out of her. Which is exactly what the research is now saying is happening. Not a big concern if you have normal sized babies, but I knew I was probably going to have a biggin and I did!

You have to do what you are comfortable with but I didn't want to you to worry about a c/s unnecessarily. If for some odd reason you end up having to have one, you'll do beautifully and you'll be just fine!

ETA: The worst parts for me were...

1) When I first got to the hospital and they put the IV in my hand...that hurt like a son of a b*tch.

2) The anesthesiologist warned me that when I got my spinal it would deaden me from the chest down and that I might feel like I'm having a hard time breathing when I'm really not because I can't feel my rib muscles. She wasn't lying. I hated that feeling. The spinal itself didn't hurt at all, but I freaked when I couldn't feel myself breathing...so the anesthesiologist gave me an oxygen mask and slipped some Valium into my IV.

So I was only semi conscious through the procedure because of this but I was fine with that and I didn't feel any of the pulling or tugging or pressure they describe. May not sound great, but I don't remember DH holding Jax to show me...I remember hearing everything and I was great with that. I heard the Dr tell DH to stand up to take the picture and then I heard Jax scream and I remember thinking "Thank God" and then it was a few mins to stitch me up and I came to quickly and easily in the recovery room for an hour.

Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.com · January 2011

I have had one c-section already. I was very very sick by the time they told me I was going to have to have a c-section. It was not scary because I had no clue what was going on anymore. This time around, I know I am going to be cut open while I am awake. Yesterday I got an official date on which that will happen. I will admit the closer it gets the scarier it gets. I do think pushing a baby out of my vagina is equally scary though.

redstars93 · January 2011

I've had one (and it went wonderfully with an easy recovery) and I'm still scared of doing it again.

Mostly I'm afraid of the epidural. Which I have to get all by myself while DH waits to enter the OR.

redstars93 · January 2011

vlewis515:

2) The spinal itself didn't hurt at all, but I freaked when I couldn't feel myself breathing...so the anesthesiologist gave me an oxygen mask and slipped some Valium into my IV.

Word, the not knowing if you're really breathing thing is freaky.

I loved my anesthesiologist; he gave me valium in my IV too.

HugginAngel · January 2011

May sound silly but a c/s scares me more because of the epi! Since my spinal tap and the effects I still feel from it I'm terrified to have someone near by back with a needle unless my child life is in jeopardy.

uklawgirl · January 2011

I'm right there with you. Major surgery + being awake + they are taking your baby out of you and you have to listen for that first cry without being able to see anything = major freakout. My LO was breech but has flipped, thank god, because the thought of a c/s was making me almost lose my mind.

curlyqt · January 2011

They're actually not as bad as you would think. I had to have an emergency one and was completely freaked out but the recovery wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

hopingwaiting · January 2011

Don't worry, the main thing going through your head at the time is that they should do anything they have to do to get your baby out safely.

That being said, I had a fantastic c-section experience. Didn't feel the spinal when I was getting it. Had a great spinal so didn't feel anything during surgery or have any scary can't breathe sensations. Hospital was super-aggressive about getting my baby to me right away in the delivery room so I could hold him and right away in the recovery room so I could breastfeed even though he was a month early. Recovery was fine and never once needed anything stronger than motrin for pain. It was SOOOOO much better than I thought it was going to be.

Not how I thought having a baby was going to go, and had a brief hormone-induced cry about that, but I'd do it again. And the end result is so worth it.

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