Cesarean Birthing Support

Hi Im not sure if Ive posted here or not so I figured what the heck LOL.

Im Melissa, Single mom to Madison-9yrs old!! and expecting a lil boy, scheduled c-section is Oct 3rd, 9 days from now..I am freaking out inside with worry I think.  for the past 2 days Ive been having semi-panic attacks and do not like this at all.  My C-section with my dd was unplanned, very rough(epi wore off felt entire surgery-some things you never forget).  I have talked to my OB about this and we both agree that IF needed I will be knocked out completely however I dont want that but as a last resort it will be done. Hopefully not, I really want to see, hear, and hold my son as soon as possible... 

 Im a bit freaked out over all this..I live in a townhouse,  how will I manage the stairs? I have a 9yo daughter that is homeschooled, we are prepared to take 2-3 weeks off but more like 2 with modified stuff up in the bed as I rest.  Will I be able to drive at my staple removal that is the 8th?  My original c/section date was the 6th with staple removal on the 12th..would it be too much to ask tomorrow to keep the original date of the 12 for the staple removal? Any risks in that?

Thanks ladies sorry to intrude on your board..I am just hoping for a stressfree, semi-painless delivery.  We'll see I suppose!

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Melissa - Welcome! You are not intruding! We are a quiet board... basically waiting for people like you to jump in and ask questions! I hope that some others will join in to provide you with some advice!

First off, congrats on your upcoming birth!! Please try not to worry... you are a very strong person and I'm sure that you'll do just fine with everthing! I think that you'll find a planned C is much, much calmer than an unplanned C -- there is time to check your epi and to make sure that everything is okay before they cut into you..  it's a totally different atmosphere!

In terms of recovery, I suspect that it won't be as hard as you're imagining. Try to limit your trips up and down the stairs... and get as much help as you can. However, I found that I was pretty much back to normal after my 3rd C within a few weeks. I was also okay to climb stairs and drive MUCH earlier than the "recommendations."  With regards to your staples - my doctor has them taken out on day 2 in the hospital and replaced with steri strips. I've had that done twice and have never had any sort of issues with healing. It might be able to save you the trip back to the doctor/hospital?

I hope everything goes well for you! If you have the energy... we'd love to hear about your birth!

CONGRATS again!!

  

 

        

Ah, the anticipation of the c/s! Very scary. I think a planned one has to be much, much different than a c/s after a long labor. I am sure that your doctor understands your concerns and will take the time to make sure everything is working properly before they start the operation.

Maybe a c/s birth plan would be good, so you could have a list of what you need/want from the birth?

Be sure to come back and share your birth story!