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ForevAAROSE
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c/section advice
ForevAAROSE
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So, I thought it may be a little helpful to give info on my csection experience since I see a lot of us are going in for it, and many of us for the first time.
Let me just say that I am the BIGGEST cry baby, and my tolerance for any sort of pain is very very little.
L&D Room:
So before the OR, you're in L&D room. Here you are likely to: be hooked to an IV, and NST. You'll be speaking with the anesthesiologist, and signing consent forms. You'll speak with the doc (either your OB or resident doc) that will explain what's gonna go down, and sign off that they can/can't do a blood transfusion if needed. Nurse will give your partner his nice little scrubs. Then they'll take you into OR for meds while your partner waits outside.
OR:
When your in the OR, expect to see a lot of people! I had a room of 12 people, If ur having multiples, there will be more. try not to let this ooverwhelm you, they all have a purpose to be there. The anesthesia is first. And for me I paniced for no reason. Please, I beg you all, don't move. Its very scary, but don't move. Its not that bad. You'll feel a burn and a sting for a second. I also felt the needle go down my back but it wasnt bad, I promise. Once that doc puts the meds in you, you will get numb asap. It felt weird for me. And I didnt llike the feeling because I wasn't in control of my body or motion. After the meds are in. They'll lay you on hour back and start to set up shop. They put a cathider in for your bladder that will stay for 24 hrs. I liked it, lol. I didnt even feel myself pee
****Warning: if you have experienced anxiety before, prepare yourself. I was having a minor anxiety attack. I couldn't breathe. I kept watching my oxygen level on the monitor and it was perfect. Once they set up DH & OB strolled in and I felt relief right away.
The Cut:
Youre likely to not even feel it. I didn't know he cut me until I asked. You do feel tugging and pulling and pressure, the sensations but you won't feel any pain it took 8 minutes for them to get Nia out, so anywhere between then and fifteen minutes.
The baby is here:
They'll pull baby out, show him/her or both to you and right away the pedi team will do their thing. Prepare yourself momma, you are likely to not see them for a while, some maybe the next day. I suggest sending DH wwith them, recording everything. So while you recovering and in your room, you can watch, makes it a little better.
Recovery room:
So once you're done, they'll send you to rrecovery. Anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on how fast you get the feelins back in ur body. Take this time to sleep, as much as you may be worried about your LO, rest! You'll need it.
Your room!
After recovery you get sent over to your room and you get in bed. The sucky part is your ass is glued to the bed for a while, and if baby is in NICU, you can't See em. But i promise you, get rest or you'll go thru it later. I didn't rest at all. I ended up falling asleep on the phone, and I passed out! Get rest whenever you can.
Meds!:
Stay on top of them. If your doing perks, they'll probably make u drowsy. For the time that your stuck in bed, try different mixes. I noticed two perks made me really drowsy and when I would go to the NICU, I would get super sleepy mid.visit. so I tried one perk with one motrin and that does the trick for me. Everyone is diff, just see what works for you. Do not let the pain get bad before u ask for meds, you'll hate yourself for that. As soon as youre able to be mobile, go for it. This totally helps. I am now day three, I feel freaking great. I can get up and pee alone, I can walk, I showered alone. Push yourself a little each day.
So you'll need:
Undies - I've been using the meshh undies they supply. First two days was bloody hell down there so destroying their undies was fine with me. They also supply pads. I brought my own, and I haven't used one of my own yet. I use the mesh undies and a big ridiculous blue pad lol. It does the trick for now. I don't wanna bleed all over. Youll need comfy t shirts, maybe your own robe to make u comfy, socks or slippers. Absolutely snacks, unless you love hospital food. I have my own body wash, soap, tooth brush and paste and lotion. Def bring hair ties. Anything that makes you comfy.
That's really it. My biggest advice is try moving a little more each day, it helps. Push yourself to walk day 2. Also take meds about 30 minutes before you plan to go see LO. Pump right away; every two hours if u plan to BF. Get all the help u can, and ask questions. And take stool softners!
Ill be happy to answer any questions. I'm no pro, just a mommy thats been thru it.
Good luck!
Let me just say that I am the BIGGEST cry baby, and my tolerance for any sort of pain is very very little.
L&D Room:
So before the OR, you're in L&D room. Here you are likely to: be hooked to an IV, and NST. You'll be speaking with the anesthesiologist, and signing consent forms. You'll speak with the doc (either your OB or resident doc) that will explain what's gonna go down, and sign off that they can/can't do a blood transfusion if needed. Nurse will give your partner his nice little scrubs. Then they'll take you into OR for meds while your partner waits outside.
OR:
When your in the OR, expect to see a lot of people! I had a room of 12 people, If ur having multiples, there will be more. try not to let this ooverwhelm you, they all have a purpose to be there. The anesthesia is first. And for me I paniced for no reason. Please, I beg you all, don't move. Its very scary, but don't move. Its not that bad. You'll feel a burn and a sting for a second. I also felt the needle go down my back but it wasnt bad, I promise. Once that doc puts the meds in you, you will get numb asap. It felt weird for me. And I didnt llike the feeling because I wasn't in control of my body or motion. After the meds are in. They'll lay you on hour back and start to set up shop. They put a cathider in for your bladder that will stay for 24 hrs. I liked it, lol. I didnt even feel myself pee
****Warning: if you have experienced anxiety before, prepare yourself. I was having a minor anxiety attack. I couldn't breathe. I kept watching my oxygen level on the monitor and it was perfect. Once they set up DH & OB strolled in and I felt relief right away. The Cut:
Youre likely to not even feel it. I didn't know he cut me until I asked. You do feel tugging and pulling and pressure, the sensations but you won't feel any pain
it took 8 minutes for them to get Nia out, so anywhere between then and fifteen minutes. The baby is here:
They'll pull baby out, show him/her or both to you and right away the pedi team will do their thing. Prepare yourself momma, you are likely to not see them for a while, some maybe the next day. I suggest sending DH wwith them, recording everything. So while you recovering and in your room, you can watch, makes it a little better.
Recovery room:
So once you're done, they'll send you to rrecovery. Anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on how fast you get the feelins back in ur body. Take this time to sleep, as much as you may be worried about your LO, rest! You'll need it.
Your room!
After recovery you get sent over to your room and you get in bed. The sucky part is your ass is glued to the bed for a while, and if baby is in NICU, you can't See em. But i promise you, get rest or you'll go thru it later. I didn't rest at all. I ended up falling asleep on the phone, and I passed out! Get rest whenever you can.
Meds!:
Stay on top of them. If your doing perks, they'll probably make u drowsy. For the time that your stuck in bed, try different mixes. I noticed two perks made me really drowsy and when I would go to the NICU, I would get super sleepy mid.visit. so I tried one perk with one motrin and that does the trick for me. Everyone is diff, just see what works for you. Do not let the pain get bad before u ask for meds, you'll hate yourself for that. As soon as youre able to be mobile, go for it. This totally helps. I am now day three, I feel freaking great. I can get up and pee alone, I can walk, I showered alone. Push yourself a little each day.
So you'll need:
Undies - I've been using the meshh undies they supply. First two days was bloody hell down there so destroying their undies was fine with me. They also supply pads. I brought my own, and I haven't used one of my own yet. I use the mesh undies and a big ridiculous blue pad lol. It does the trick for now. I don't wanna bleed all over. Youll need comfy t shirts, maybe your own robe to make u comfy, socks or slippers. Absolutely snacks, unless you love hospital food. I have my own body wash, soap, tooth brush and paste and lotion. Def bring hair ties. Anything that makes you comfy.
That's really it. My biggest advice is try moving a little more each day, it helps. Push yourself to walk day 2. Also take meds about 30 minutes before you plan to go see LO. Pump right away; every two hours if u plan to BF. Get all the help u can, and ask questions. And take stool softners!
Ill be happy to answer any questions. I'm no pro, just a mommy thats been thru it.
Good luck!
TTC Since 112010 Naturally.
Diagnose:PCOS(ME) + Low Motility(HIM).
Started IVF+ICSI Cycle 12312.
ER 27 & ET 210 two embies transferred.
*BFN 1ST IVF CYCLE.*
**Getting as healthy as possible and
will try IVFICSI#2 again hopefully in April.**
-- HAVE FAITH; LET GO & LET GOD --
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Re: c/section advice
Thanks for posting this! Having to face a C-section this time around I'm definitely nervous and no clue what to expect. Everyone says it really isn't that bad, but I don't do well with the unknown. This helps to put me at ease and I know everything will be just fine.
Hope your recovery is going well and you are enjoying your new little girl!
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5/07 - DD conceived naturally cycle #1
8/09 - Started TTC #2
11/10 - BFP!
12/10 - MC (Chemical Pregnancy)
2/11 - IUI #1 with clomid & trigger = BFN
5/11- Switched to a Fertility Specialist, Dx with low progesterone and annovulatory, several rounds of
clomid = BFN's
4/12 - Exploratory Lap, Dx Stage III endo
5/12 - 7/12 - Lupron injections to suppress AF and reduce scar tissue
8/12 - Surgery to remove tissue, uterus and tubes clear!
9/12-12/12 - More BFN's!
1/13 - Referred to an RE
2/13 - IUI #1 with injects and new RE = BFN
3/13 - 4/13 - Break due to cysts
5/13 - IUI #2 with injects (125ml bravelle + trigger) = BFP!!!
EDD - 1/23/14
I know! That's what drove me nuts; the unknown. The day of, you really feel no pain at all. The morning after is tough. You start to feel the soreness.
Ever went to the gym for the first time in a long time? The day after you were really sore? That's what it feels like.
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14
And I agree, stay on top of your pain meds and take the stool softeners!
First pregnancy - DS 01-Apr-09;
3rd cycle Clomid/IUI after 2 years TTC
TTC #2 since ~June 2010
IUI #1 & 2 - Clomid/IUI - BFN
IUI #3 &4 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFN
IUI #5 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFP!!
EDD: March 22, 2013
It's triplets!!
Me:34 PCOS, one kinked tube, low thyroid.
DH:39 lower than average count.
Married 2006. 3 failed IUIs and countless BFNs.
~IVF#1: July 2012~
7/10 Retrieval: 16r, 14f w/ICSI. 7/15 ET: Transfered 2. 4 frosties.< Poas faint+ 4dp5dt.>
Beta#1 (8dp5dt): 138. Beta#2 (10dp5dt): 355.
u/s#1: (19dp5dt) 8/3/12 one sac, two yolks! Beta 8,000
u/s#2: two strong heartbeats! EDD 4/2/12
Boy/girl fraternal mono/di twins-- lost our sweet baby girl at 22 weeks due to SIUGR
Preterm labor at 23 weeks 4 days, lost our sweet baby boy.