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Where to begin?
YouMe&Bax
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Hiya, Ladies!
I am having a scheduled c-section in October to deliver my twin girls. I am wondering if there is a FAQ section for this page, or any area for general questions? You see, the problem is, I don't have a lot of questions - but I'm afraid this is b/c I don't know what to ask. I've had 4 other major surgeries in my life - so the thought of another surgery does not bother me, but, I have a nagging feeling I'm being really naive about it all at the same time. I've lurked on here a bit - but before I asked any silly questions, just wanted to check if there was a place to go for some solid "newbie" answers.
Thanks so much ladies!
Me: 30, DH: 40
TTC since January 2012HSG & Bloodwork: Normal, SA: NormalDx: Unexplained Infertility 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN (three cycles)50mg Clomid + trigger + IUI = BFP (one cycle)
Beta #1 (12dpo) = 49 Beta #2 (14dpo)= 149
Expecting g/g twins Oct '13
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Re: Where to begin?
First off, congratulations on your twin baby girls! This is such an exciting time for you and welcome to the board!
For a little background, I am a planner. Both in my career (I run a travel agency) and in my life (I was going to have an all natural birth, with a whirlpool tub and a birth ball and my midwife). Parenthood has been my first foray into truly throwing caution to the wind. When at 41 weeks (and no progression) I was told my baby was too large to induce and a csection was imminent, I lost my sheit. This wasn't what I had thought my birth would be like!!! I had a really ugly cry (you know the kind) in my OB/midwife's office and then had 24 hours to prepare for my first-and most important-surgery ever.
So I came on here and asked a bunch of questions. I worried about the spinal anesthetic...would I have breakthrough pain or would I end up never getting feeling back (no and no)? Does the catheter go in before or after I'm numb (after, and it was quite lovely to not have to get up to pee for nearly 18 hours)? How soon after the surgery did most people have to spend in recovery (it varied, but I was there for less than an hour and they brought my daughter down to me within that time)? I prepared myself for the worst (but shouldn't have, it only caused me to worry and it was unnecessary) and experienced the best. That first cry heard in the cold OR was the most incredible sound my ears have ever met.
The one thing I WILL tell you, is that I did feel a little bit of a disconnect at first. Your body has gone through quite a bit with the surgery (while you are awake, no less) and then shortly thereafter in recovery they were trying to get me to breastfeed my little one. Our lactation consultant sort of roughly grabbed my breast and assisted LO in latching, but what I really needed to do in that moment was just BE with her and drink her in without bringing another task into the mix. My husband noticed me kind of having a hard time and asked them to back off and give me some time (sweet man). I allowed LO to receive a little formula to regulate her blood sugar (something I swore I'd never do) just so I could have some time to process what happened. I had a hard time sleeping that first night because I was so excited and couldn't stop looking at the babe sleeping next to me.
So my recommendation would be to read birth stories, ask questions, but when the time for your birth comes, just go with the flow. I had a great experience with my csection and wouldn't hesitate to have another (and hopefully will)!