Just scheduled my repeat c section at my 32 week appt. Originally we scheduled it for 9/6, but I had them change it to 9/9 because I didn't want to miss my son's first day of pre-school on 9/8. They weren't happy about it as it's now only 1 day before my due date--but it's their fault that they won't do planned c sections over Labor Day weekend.
I will also be having a "gentle" c section.
Married my best friend 03/2012 BFP#1 06/2012 ----Luke John born 03/2013 BFP#2 06/2014 ----MMC 8w4d D&C 07/2014 BFP#3 10/2014 ----Chemical BFP#4 01/2016 ----Due 09/10/2016
@drmh22 I know putting the mother under during a c-section used to be common practice. My mother in law had to go under for my husband and brother in-law but that was 35 years ago. I think if there are major complications or if the spinal block does not work then they will put you under.
I just scheduled mine last week, for first thing in the morning on September 6th (Edd is 9/10). I must say it is very nice this time around knowing when it's going down & what I'm in for. I'm also having my hernia repaired at the same time so I hope it doesn't effect my recovery too much.. Good luck to everyone!
I was able to schedule my RCS today, baby girl will be here August 26th bright and early! That's 4 weeks from tomorrow! Even though it's the date I wanted and I'm very happy about it the actual putting the date & time on the calender has made it seem so real.
@PugMama11 I read up on the Gentle C-Section Tuesday evening before my doc appt and hospital tour on Wednesday. I LOVED what I read! After speaking with my doctor and the nurse who did our hospital tour, I will be the first person to go through with the gentle c-section in that hospital! I am so excited!
When you have a c-section, you have the same post partum vaginal bleeding as you would have after a vaginal birth, right? I mean, it's the same blood it's still got to go somewhere, right?
But I'm imagining that a sitz bath and witch hazel, etc are unnecessary because your vagina is not actually going to be the part that's particularly tender?
@KimmySchmidt not stupid questions. But to answer, yes and yes (assuming you didn't spend any or a long time pushing?). I wish it allowed us to get out of postpartum bleeding but mother nature can be an evil bitch.
@KimmySchmidt not necessarily. Some OBGYN's will sort of help clean your uterus out a little during the c section and you will have less bleeding. My old OB did this and I had very little PP bleeding, not even up to snuff with my normal periods, but my new OB does not do that so I'm sure it will be a whole different story this time.
@KimmySchmidt not necessarily. Some OBGYN's will sort of help clean your uterus out a little during the c section and you will have less bleeding. My old OB did this and I had very little PP bleeding, not even up to snuff with my normal periods, but my new OB does not do that so I'm sure it will be a whole different story this time.
Good to know. That would be really nice. I'll have to ask about this at the next appointment.
I think it varies. It's pretty common for them to suck things out good while they are in there. I still bled pretty heavy for a week or so then reduced but needing pads for a full 8 weeks
@KimmySchmidt the bleeding I experienced was similar to a period. It was 4 days and nothing a normal pad couldn't handle. I don't know how normal that is but that has been my experience.
I bled after both C-sections, and was told that I was "cleared out". I bled for one week like a normal period then it was pretty light for another 2 weeks or so after that. I also labored before both so I'm sure that made a difference.
Just got mine scheduled for Sept 9, 4 days before my due date. I don't think I'll make it to then though. And I'm scared as crap to go into labor on my own!
Just got mine scheduled for Sept 9, 4 days before my due date. I don't think I'll make it to then though. And I'm scared as crap to go into labor on my own!
I'm right there with you... At this point I told my husband we are going to try and induce labor as soon as I hit 39 weeks because my patience is running thin and I'm just ready. He thinks I've lost my mind.
Re: C-Section Mamas
I will also be having a "gentle" c section.
BFP#1 06/2012 ----Luke John born 03/2013
BFP#2 06/2014 ----MMC 8w4d D&C 07/2014
BFP#3 10/2014 ----Chemical
BFP#4 01/2016 ----Due 09/10/2016
https://www.scarymommy.com/truths-about-c-section-mamas/?utm_source=SM
When you have a c-section, you have the same post partum vaginal bleeding as you would have after a vaginal birth, right? I mean, it's the same blood it's still got to go somewhere, right?
But I'm imagining that a sitz bath and witch hazel, etc are unnecessary because your vagina is not actually going to be the part that's particularly tender?
Very clueless. Someone needs to throw me a bone.
DD 10/4/02
DS due 9/28/16
DD 10/4/02
DS due 9/28/16
I'm right there with you... At this point I told my husband we are going to try and induce labor as soon as I hit 39 weeks because my patience is running thin and I'm just ready. He thinks I've lost my mind.