This is a repost, technically.. I originally posted it in Pregnancy and it got blown off the page with only one answer so I'm hoping for more here. Kind of starts off as a rant, but I do have questions in there, lol. I'm almost 39 weeks pregnant, and I have a c-section scheduled for this monday (the 20th). Apparently a VBAC is too risky in my situation, since I had a c-section last time and my doctor anticipates I would have issues with a VBAC. I've accepted this. However, as the day gets closer and closer, I get more and more scared. I know in my head that I've been through this before, and that I can handle it. I know what to expect, and I trust my doctor. But I think knowing what to expect might be what's scaring me. I am absolutely terrified of the pain of recovery. Last time, when they told me I had to have a c-section, I was just relieved that the hours of labor were over and that I was going to get to hold my daughter. I wasn't thinking about the pain, the incision, the limitations I'd have for weeks. This time, that's ALL I can think about. Don't get me wrong, I'm so excited that in a few short days I'll get to meet my new baby. But when I think about how hard the recovery was for me (being a plus-size woman, it was exceptionally difficult, and now I weigh even more because I never lost the baby weight between pregnancies) I get so scared. It seems like everything hurts more this pregnancy, and I don't know if I can handle it if my c-section recovery is more painful as well. My hubby is trying to be sympathetic, as is my mother, but in their minds I've already been through this once so it should be easier this time. And maybe it should. But I get so worked up thinking about it. Anyway, to the "real questions." If you had a second c-section, did you find the recovery to be easier or harder? Did you worry more about delivering the second time around? Do you think my extra anxiety might come from my worrying about how my daughter's going to react to a new baby? I feel like they're two different worries, but who knows. I know I'm very worried about how I'll care for her while I'm recovering, but I'll have help. Just thought it might make some people chuckle to hear that Y!Answers thinks this belongs in Health > Dental =D
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I was petrified of my second c-section. I was convinced I was gonna die, and I'd never see my son again. I was in terrible pain after my first c-section and knowing what was coming didn't help. I cried for two days straight. When it came time to say goodbye to by son so I could go to hospital I didn't want to let go! While I waited for the c-section I cried, when they wheeled my into the O.R. I cried. When they started cutting, I cried... lol It all turned out fine though, the recovery was MUCH easier. I was up and about 7 hours after the surgery (compared to the 24 hours after the first). Breastfeeding was easier, bonding was easier. Everything was just easier. I worried and cried for no good reason :) My son took to being a big brother like a fish in water (he was 2 yrs 7 months when his little brother was born). Each child take it differently having a new sibling, but they adjust and get used to and so do you, don't worry. Taking care of a newborn and falling into the roles were much easier this time too. You'll be fine hun, don't worry. Before you know it, all this will behind you and you'll wonder why you were so worried! Good luck and congrats!
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