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justme 
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 Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:20pm |
hi ladies, I have recently been told I may have to have a c-section. I am quite scared about having one. I hit rock bottom & have been extremely depressed after I was told but feeling quite good today. It's just not how I expected my birth to go. Although it hasn't been confirmed. It is looking pretty imminent.
I wondered if anyone can advice me if there is anyway I can prepare myself for this?
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:24pm |
Oops please excuse my spelling - I meant advise not advice.. 
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:46pm |
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its all new to me to, but have some help organised for after you get home, even after a natural birth it makes things easier.
but hteres nothig wrong with having to have a csection, even though I know that wanting a natural birth is only normal. i was adimint first tiem round (i had forceps first time round)i was not going to have a csection, & this time round i was almost certain i would have a normal vb but now im just over worrying about it. i guess no matter which way he guna ocme out some how lol
but like i said this is all new to me so im sure the other mothers here who ahve been through this will be able to help you out a bit more
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 5:10pm |
Hi Justme, I had an emergency c/s for #1 and then when #2 turned breech it looked like I was going to have to have elective like you. Once you process the shock it's actually not that bad. With a c/s you have a lot longer recovery than VB but you also have less pain/contractions/etc. Your mw should be able to give you hospital pamphletts on elective c/s for the practical prep. Otherwise I can really only say to fill your freezer with easy meals if you can, and allow yourself a week in hospital after the birth as well. You also won't be allowed to hang washing or drive for up to 6 weeks.
Once you're over the shock I think you'll find things will settle into place easily. Of course it will help once you know for definite. After you have a confirmed c/s you can go right ahead and book things cause you'll even know baby's birthday in advance (unless s/he is particularly sneaky  )
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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 10:10pm |
thanks haleighsmum , this is very true - one way or the other he will be coming out! Organising help is going to be an interesting one. DH is going to be home for the first 2wks. So this will be a help at least. Good luck with your birth - it's so close!!
busymum, thanks for your advice, I will ask for the pamphlets when I'm at the hospital next week. I'll make sure I have the freezer stocked with easy/ready meals -that's a great tip. I think I may well be over the initial shock like you mentioned because I was so depressed after my appointment last tuesday with my Ob & scan that it effected me all week but, this morning I woke up & felt like things weren't so bad.. really glad it didn't continue. Would definitely help knowing if it was definite or not though.
That's a freaky thought .. thinking about knowing babies birthday in advance...Thats definitely a bonus
thanks again :)
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 6:57am |
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Haleighsmum, Jayden was around three when I had my ceaser, and as naughty as I am to get around the picking him up I would get him to climb on a chair so I could carry him but didn't have to lift him. We taught him this a few weeks before I had Abby so by the time she came whenever he wanted cuddles he would climb on it and call me. Much easier. I recovered pretty quickly from mine but still didn't do the washing for 3 or 4 weeks. I also discovered as weird as it sounds that I could vacuum a lot easier on my hands and knees as well as pick up any mess that way. It's really hard not to do anything especially when you have been told not to do. My MW's rule of thumb was don't do anything until you feel ready then if you must, do it slowly. I definitely agree that you need help with haleigh though even if it's just a break so you can nap. Good luck it's so close now.
justme - I think it's more than normal to get upset and depressed, I can remember feeling like the world had ended when I found out No3 was going to be a C-section and I was terrified. But ultimately you have carried this bubs for nine months and are still giving birth and the end result is the same a beautiful baby. I read a lot about what they were going to do and although terrified once you get there and they start the anticipation of seeing baby sort of takes over and you almost forget where you are. Although this is surgery you have to remember they do this so frequently now that they are very well practiced. The good point is that if you have to have one you will know when bubs is coming, that's the part I loved especially as we had to wait 10 extra excruciating days for No2 to arrive!
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 9:22am |
Thanks for your kind thoughts & advice nuttymama - lol.. liking your username
Yes, this is true, I am still carrying baby for 9mths like a normal birth.. I feel worried about the pain & how much it will hurt afterwards. I'm thankful DH will be home for the first 2wks but I'm alone after this time.. By this stage hopefully I should be fine. I take ages to heal with cuts & bruise easily so have been worried about recovery time as I want to be fighting fit asap!
Good thinking training your tot to hop up on a chair before baby #3 came along!
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 2:51pm |
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They always make sure you are taking your pain meds on time in the hospital because it is so much harder to come right once the pain sets in, so you'll be taking heaps of panadol for a couple of weeks after the op. I would describe it more as a discomfort than a pain. If you're in pain you need to tell your MW asap!
As for preparation recovery wise, I took heaps of arnica! My recovery time was really good and was able to get back to normal life much quicker than I had expected.
The greatest fear is always the unknown, have you had a look at our post "What we should have been told"? That might help you mentally prepare
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 7:34pm |
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i had nurses trying to force me to take voltaren as painrelief after my episiotomy and were frustrated i refused it and said i only wanted panadol.
i do heal well though which is a bonus so hopefully i heal well this time.
yeah that is a good idea with the chair to lift idea, haleigh knows mummy cant pick her up much anyway as i been trying to get into the habit of not lifting her much, so now shes starting to go to DF to lift her or carry her, she puts herself into bed which makes that part easier jsut the blasted shub i have to some how get into at home to shower lol, it hard enough now hehe.
appointments tomorrow so finding out hopefully whats going to happen.
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 8:21pm |
Good luck for tomorrow 
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 8:42pm |
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Voltaren is usually prescribed not just as pain relief but also as anti-inflammatory.
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Posted: 12 June 2007 at 9:18pm |
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i cant take it, i took 1 tablet after i ahd my wisdom teeth out and i swear never again.
i also wasnt keen on taking ot many painrelief with b/feeding didnt feel right
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Posted: 13 June 2007 at 7:30am |
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I hear you there, the nurse kept pushing my morphine drip the night of my ceaser as I wasn't and I had to threaten to rip it out if she kept it up! I was in pain but it was manageable and I hated the way that and the voltarin made me feel. In the end I asked another one to take it out the next morning as I didn't need it and refused anymore than panadol. I felt so more clear headed after that. I was also worried about the whole breast feeding thing I know they say it's safe but still, after nine months of being told you can't take this or that it's a hard habit to break!
I understand them wanting to make you comfortable but you are the best judge of whether you can handle the pain or not.
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Posted: 13 June 2007 at 7:38am |
I was put on antibiotics for my mastitis and that basically stopped my milk supply, so I wasnt all that impressed that I was given something that was supose to be safe and it ruined my supply.
I dont care if it is safe hehe Im stubborn when I dont want something I will refuse it till Im blue in the face
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Posted: 13 June 2007 at 9:46am |
I had was panadol, voltaren, and codeine at night when I was crying from pain  No morphine pump for me, bummer!
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Posted: 14 June 2007 at 2:26pm |
hope your appointment went ok haleighsmum!
thanks ladies, I didn't click on notify me so only just read your posts - thanks for all the wonderful advice!
Two blondinis - I have heard some really good stuff about "arnica drops" is there a particular brand I should be looking out for?
thank you
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