Anyone else getting a repeat c-section?

lnyost · October 2011

I decided to just get a repeat. I had a great experience with my first and my OB is all for me just scheduling it since I tend to get super anxious when stressed/in pain. Anyone else? How was your experience with the first?

raceyrae · October 2011

I had a repeat c/s with DD#2 and will with this one also. I had wavered on doing a VBAC with DD#2 but was worried about the unknown having not labored very far with DD#1 (ended up with pitocin, she didn't do well on it, when they took me off my body stopped progressing. I only made it to 3.5-4 cm.). But DD#2 made my decision easy, she was breech. They weren't going to try to try turning her since I'd already had a c/s. So repeat it was. And since I've had 2 already, our hospitals won't do a VBAC with a 3rd following 2 c/s.

Even though I was hoping to avoid a c/s with DD#1 and am still saddened that I won't get the experience of a vaginal delivery, my c/s was actually pretty easy. Recovery was quick and I didn't have any complications. Recovery with DD#2 was also very quick. I was actually only in the hospital for 2 nights and was pretty much up and about taking care of both girls right away.

Good luck!

lnyost · October 2011

raceyrae:

I had a repeat c/s with DD#2 and will with this one also. I had wavered on doing a VBAC with DD#2 but was worried about the unknown having not labored very far with DD#1 (ended up with pitocin, she didn't do well on it, when they took me off my body stopped progressing. I only made it to 3.5-4 cm.). But DD#2 made my decision easy, she was breech. They weren't going to try to try turning her since I'd already had a c/s. So repeat it was. And since I've had 2 already, our hospitals won't do a VBAC with a 3rd following 2 c/s.

Even though I was hoping to avoid a c/s with DD#1 and am still saddened that I won't get the experience of a vaginal delivery, my c/s was actually pretty easy. Recovery was quick and I didn't have any complications. Recovery with DD#2 was also very quick. I was actually only in the hospital for 2 nights and was pretty much up and about taking care of both girls right away.

Good luck!

This is so great to know. I'm so fearful since I've been so "cocky" about how easy my c-section was and how easy recovery was that in no way will it be this time. This gives me hope!!

Jessimurph · October 2011

I had a horrible experience with my first scheduled c/s which is why i'm doing anything in my power to have a vbac. I have read a lot on the risks ofc/s and vbac and have concluded that a vbac is a safer and healthier option for me. If i had a better experince the first time i might feel differently.

Fussalopesmom · October 2011

I'll be having a repeat c/s. My first c/s was pretty rough and the scar looks terrible, so I'll be having a scar revision. My insurance also covers a tummy tuck, and I was all for it at first, but the more I think about it the more it scares me. My previous c/s was the only surgery I've ever had and I know that I can handle the recovery for that, not too sure if I can handle the recovery with a tummy tuck added into the mix.

Honestly, I didn't even consider VBAC. I had a terrible labor with DS and some pretty scary complications and so I've pretty much come to terms with the idea that I'll need a c/s for all my pg's.

CallieSam · October 2011

I had a scheduled c/s with my first and will have another one this time. I like knowing what to expect and having a definite timeline to follow. My experience the first time was fine, so no worries here about #2!

zubenescamali · October 2011

Jessimurph:
I had a horrible experience with my first scheduled c/s which is why i'm doing anything in my power to have a vbac. I have read a lot on the risks ofc/s and vbac and have concluded that a vbac is a safer and healthier option for me. If i had a better experince the first time i might feel differently.

THIS exactly.

allybride07 · October 2011

I plan to have another c-section. I had a quick recovery with my first, and I like the idea of not going into labor, and having a set date!

I'll have to see if my insurance covers tummy tucks. I am seriously considering it, but my obgyn said they can't do it right after c-section b/c the skin stretches, and they don't know how much to take off until I get closer to pre-pregnancy weight.

After my first was born, I weighed less a year after she was born than I did before, and my belly never looked the same I had a lot of extra skin.

amos2006 · October 2011

I am. I'm much more terrified of going through the pain of labor for nothing again.

HeartcoreLove · October 2011

I had an amazing dr andhe just retired a few months ago

but I will be getting a repeat c-section with the dr who took over the practice. I am a little nervous because my previous dr did such an awesome job but so far I have no complaints with the new dr so I guess only time will tell!!

lostaspen · October 2011

zubenescamali:
Jessimurph:
I had a horrible experience with my first scheduled c/s which is why i'm doing anything in my power to have a vbac. I have read a lot on the risks ofc/s and vbac and have concluded that a vbac is a safer and healthier option for me. If i had a better experince the first time i might feel differently.
THIS exactly.

This, plus even if my c/s recovery had been a cake walk, I still wouldn't want to put my body through unnecessary major surgery again.

Mrs_MBed · October 2011

DD2 was a RCS (DD1's was unplanned) and the boys will be as well I am really looking forward to it as I had a quick/easy recovery with DD2's.

My only concern this time is not c/s-related, but rather wanting to make it to the 37/38 wk mark (our goal). I have a history of PTL, so we'll see

tummytuckwcsectionwishful · August 2013

What insurance please..on number two wiegh 178 n 5 months preo my dream would be tummyw/csection.

countrygrl5533 · August 2013

We're hoping for a VBAC with the next kid. DD was a c/s after almost 24 hours of labor. She was 3 weeks early, face up, and stuck. The c/s went really well and I recovered quickly but I would really rather have a vaginal birth if I can. My doc says it shouldn't be an issue unless we deal with the same thing again.

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