For the ladies who had a c-section....

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

IDK i heard they are dangerous from some ppl and that they are not painful at all for others. I am hoping that you a)don't feel a thing,b) that there's no scarring and c)that it's safe cause i def. plan to have c-sections when i have kids. I'm scared to have natural! BTW is she having a boy this time cause I saw on the news that like 90% of babies born right after another is born a male.

It's my DD who's preg. I'm out of the baby making business, Wooo - Hooo!!...It's so much nicer to hand them back and they go home....

It's another girl....YES!!....She wanted to go back to a natural delivery but she called four doctors and they all said they wouldn't do it....

Don't worry, from what I hear once you have your epidural it's a piece of cake...

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by TootiesMom

I had a C section 16 years ago and it wasnt so bad... My first was born naturally 21 years ago and I was up and around in about the same amount of time. There are a few things that are harder with a section but honestly, it was easier the second time around... I was up in a few hours. Dont get me wrong, there is pain, but not any that isnt worth every second.
Good Luck to your friend.
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You where up and around also...., good to hear.....I just had a feeling her difficulties may have been in the minority, I hope it's better for her this time...but I do wonder why it was so bad for her....

[Tillys_mom]

I had an epidural with my son at it was a breeze!!! The shot nor the delivery hurt. I vomited once after I had the shot but I can handle that. The only thing I didn't like about it was afterwards I don't remember much cause I was kinda out of it. In pics my eyes are like half open and I don't remember half of the people coming to visit. I see pics and I'm like when was that taken? It was worth it though. I remember all of the delivery part.

[HallTx1203]

I had 2 c-sections and a hysterectomy. First C-Section- I had b/g twins and they were feet first. Second C-Section-daughter was over 9 lbs and they said she was too big w/ a prev C-section scar already. Which was fine by me. Both C-Sections were a piece of Cake. I swore by them. No labor on the 2nd one. That was great. Was up and walking once I was out of recovery.

All three surgeries were on the same scar line. So that was cool. ALthough, my scar was from the belly button down. Hysterectectomy was due to Cervical cancer.

BTW Epidurals are Great....I was able to be awake for both deliveries.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by HallTx1203

I had 2 c-sections and a hysterectomy. First C-Section- I had b/g twins and they were feet first. Second C-Section-daughter was over 9 lbs and they said she was too big w/ a prev C-section scar already. Which was fine by me. Both C-Sections were a piece of Cake. I swore by them. No labor on the 2nd one. That was great. Was up and walking once I was out of recovery.

All three surgeries were on the same scar line. So that was cool. ALthough, my scar was from the belly button down. Hysterectectomy was due to Cervical cancer.

BTW Epidurals are Great....I was able to be awake for both deliveries.

I hope hers goes as smooth as both of yours did....she's had v-deliveries and C-deliveries and much preferred the v-delivery....

[tjdmom]

I had a c-section with both my boys aged 13 and 4. I did think the second one was easier but I wasn't bedridden for two weeks for either one. Of course, I was sore but once out of the hospital, I wasn't even on pain meds and the day I got out of the hospital with my second, I went directly to a school meeting about my oldest but I was tired by the time I went home. Hope all goes well for you friend.

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

It's my DD who's preg. I'm out of the baby making business, Wooo - Hooo!!...It's so much nicer to hand them back and they go home....

It's another girl....YES!!....She wanted to go back to a natural delivery but she called four doctors and they all said they wouldn't do it....

Don't worry, from what I hear once you have your epidural it's a piece of cake...

She must have had the vertical cut (Emegency section) the first time because they will not let you deliver vaginally (V-back) due to a high risk of uterine rupture. Hopefully, this planned section will go more smoothly for her.

My 2nd delivery was a V-back; 27 1/2 LONG hours of labor and a 9 lb Thanksgiving butterball daughter!!!!!!!!

[LuvMySissy]

Forgot to add that they will tell her she can lift only the new baby for at least two weeks, so she will need help with her other still baby. Usually there is no driving or stair climbing for 1-2 weeks either. Vacuuming and cleaning the tub are no-no's for at least 4 weeks. Other than that, try not to overdo anything or she will feel it later. If the new baby naps when the other one naps, she should too!!!!!!!!

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

She must have had the vertical cut (Emegency section) the first time because they will not let you deliver vaginally (V-back) due to a high risk of uterine rupture. Hopefully, this planned section will go more smoothly for her.

My 2nd delivery was a V-back; 27 1/2 LONG hours of labor and a 9 lb Thanksgiving butterball daughter!!!!!!!!

LOL...We women tend to tell our labor stories like men tell their war stories.....

Well, you don't get the Purple Heart unless it was done epidural free..

[tammy8833]

i had a emergency c-section 2 /12 years ago and was soo glad that i didnt have to do any manual labor, that scares the crap out of me and i will be having another c-section, planned, in decemeber and i cant wait. i think if you make yourself get up like the nurses say it doesnt hurt so bad but if you are more lethergic then everything tightens and makes it rougher on you to heal. i had jayson by c-section at 6:30pm, by 2 am, they helped me get of the bed, and rolled to the nicu to hold and see my baby. i was home on 4 days later (xmas day) and washed dishes (shouldnt have) but i cant stand a mess, and never really did a lot of resting. hardly any scaring, no pain, maybe it was a little uncomfortable at times but that was it. tell your friend to move around and keep the it from tightening, that way when she moves its more bareable.

good luck!!!

[SugarMama]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Forgot to add that they will tell her she can lift only the new baby for at least two weeks, so she will need help with her other still baby. Usually there is no driving or stair climbing for 1-2 weeks either. Vacuuming and cleaning the tub are no-no's for at least 4 weeks. Other than that, try not to overdo anything or she will feel it later. If the new baby naps when the other one naps, she should too!!!!!!!!

That is what they tell you...but try telling your other baby that you can't pick them up. I had 2 c-sections (9.1 lb & 8.8 lb babies) and I didn't have trouble w/ either one of them. I did start to get a spinal headache from the spinal tap (is that right, I didn't have an epidural, it was the other one they put in your spine??? My memory's gone after having 2 kids!). My nurse had me take tylenol w/ diet coke (for the caffeine) and it took my headache away. I was up and in the shower in less than a day & I went home in 48 hrs. When I had daughter #2 my 1st daughter was only 22 months old and w/in a couple of days I was lifting her in & out of her high chair, her crib, diaper changes, baths, etc. I hate asking for help so I did it all myself...stupid & I would do it differently now, but I did survive. I only took the prescription pain meds for 1 day after I got home w/ my first daughter & I didn't take any after I got home w/ my 2nd daughter. I was in some pain/discomfort, but it wasn't unbearable. I did have some postpartum depression w/ both of mine which makes it hard to force yourself to get up and get going again. My girls are 7 & 5 now and I would be scared silly to have a vaginal birth because c-sections are all I've ever had. My first c-section was unplanned (couldn't get that huge head out!) but my 2nd was planned (they thought she was going to be close to 10 lbs) and I would have pushed for a 3rd c-section if I had decided to have any more babies.

Tell her good luck & try not to worry about it. Take advantage of the time in the hospital to get some rest. Let the nurses pamper her for a little while. I'll pray that this one is much easier for her.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by SugarMama

That is what they tell you...but try telling your other baby that you can't pick them up. I had 2 c-sections (9.1 lb & 8.8 lb babies) and I didn't have trouble w/ either one of them. I did start to get a spinal headache from the spinal tap (is that right, I didn't have an epidural, it was the other one they put in your spine??? My memory's gone after having 2 kids!). My nurse had me take tylenol w/ diet coke (for the caffeine) and it took my headache away. I was up and in the shower in less than a day & I went home in 48 hrs. When I had daughter #2 my 1st daughter was only 22 months old and w/in a couple of days I was lifting her in & out of her high chair, her crib, diaper changes, baths, etc. I hate asking for help so I did it all myself...stupid & I would do it differently now, but I did survive. I only took the prescription pain meds for 1 day after I got home w/ my first daughter & I didn't take any after I got home w/ my 2nd daughter. I was in some pain/discomfort, but it wasn't unbearable. I did have some postpartum depression w/ both of mine which makes it hard to force yourself to get up and get going again. My girls are 7 & 5 now and I would be scared silly to have a vaginal birth because c-sections are all I've ever had. My first c-section was unplanned (couldn't get that huge head out!) but my 2nd was planned (they thought she was going to be close to 10 lbs) and I would have pushed for a 3rd c-section if I had decided to have any more babies.

Tell her good luck & try not to worry about it. Take advantage of the time in the hospital to get some rest. Let the nurses pamper her for a little while. I'll pray that this one is much easier for her.

You sound like a real trooper.. LOL....Isn't it funny how at the time we think we have to do everythingby ourselves when we really should have just taken it easier, maybe bi**hed and moaned to milk it for what it was worth.....and not rush to be discharged til they kicked us out of the hospital......Thanks for thinking of her....

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

LOL...We women tend to tell our labor stories like men tell their war stories.....

Well, you don't get the Purple Heart unless it was done epidural free..

COMPLETELY drug-free the entire time!!! A true natural childbirth. Now, do I get that purple heart???