Below is a message I had from someone who had read my c-section fretting. I found it really pretty reassuring so thought I'd share. Not least because sharing my fears might have added fears for others if you see what I mean...
Hi!
I hope you dont mind me messaging you, I had a planned c-section last Friday and just wanted to reassure you really that its not as bad as you think itll be.
I was super nervous before hand but its been a really positive experience, were now home and Im well on the way to recovery.
Things I would say are I definatly agree with the big pants, they need to come up to your waist so that you have nothing on the wound, also I've just stuck to wearing my leggings and maternity track suit bottoms for now as its good to be comfy.
I wore a nighty the first night but as soon as the catheter was out on Saturday morning I was able to put some loose PJ bottoms on, then got dressed properly on Sunday.
Please please dont worry about the catheter, do you know it was so nice not having to get up and down to the loo like Ive had to for the last few months, I almost didnt want them to take it out! They fitted it once the spinal was in so didnt feel a thing and took it out on Saturday morning. Unfortunately you have to have one as they measure your urine output from it.
Drink loads of water while you are in hospital as if you dont wee enough they will put it back in!!
It was such a relaxed operation, I promise its a breeze. The day after I wont lie, I was in a lot of pain, but they got on top of it and I just chilled. I woke up on Sunday and felt sooo much better, just remember the next day will always be better than today until you feel normal again! Press your buzzer and ask for help, they dont mind and thats what they are there for. I needed them to pass me the baby as I couldnt lean into his cot and they were fine, they also did his nappies the first night for me. I was most scared about having the spinal but as soon as that was in I didnt feel a thing, they let me choose the music, everyone was relaxed and chatty and within 1/2 hour I had my baby!
All in all, Id take the planned section over labour and birth everytime now (not that I'm having any more!).
We came home yesterday and I've been pottering, I've rested too but having Sophia (17 months) its quite hard to just sit but its been nice doing a few things with her. Im much more mobile than I thought I'd be which is great! Midwife came today so suggested having baths to keep the scar clean so Im off there now!
Please try not to worry, you'll be so well looked after xxxx
Hi Tilly,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with the person above. I had an emergency section first time around and a planned section second and although the first was quite hairy the second was not only very comfortable but cured alot of previous demons.
The theatre staff were utterly amazing both times, put me at ease and there was alot of laughing and joking, even from me. The spinal is a grin and bear it thing, over in minutes and lets be honest if you can do child birth you can handle a needle. I loved the fact that I walked down to theatre after being shown my bed and where to leave my belongings. I hopped up onto the theatre table and wrapped my hands around my bump. I left about an hour later with a screaming but happily bundled baby under my covers skin on skin and was left alone with my huband and baby in total peace and quiet.
My recovery was ridiculously quick both times, I was out of hospital on the dot of 48 hours (minimum stay) and walked unaided back the car. I don't remember any pain either time but I was religious in taking the pain killers as I figured 'why be in pain?'
Not sure this will help in any way as I guess everyone is different but it really is quite a surreal and wonderful experience and in the end you leave with your beautiful baby(ies)
good luck Tilly
Natalie (Izzydizzybee)
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