panicing about upcoming c section

I am starting to get anxious about hving a c section, I dont want one and am hoping the baby turns, I am scared out of my mind and the thought that I have no choice scares me.

Anything that may make me feel better...

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Just remember first and foremost, the most important thing is getting the baby out in the safest way possible.

I definitely did not want a c/s and went into it hoping it would not happen. Unfortunately after many hours of labor, a c/s was what had to happen.

The recovery was cruddy, I won't lie about that, but the reward is beyond worth it. The actual c/s was not as bad as I thought it would be, it was afterwards that was tough. The first 2 days are the hardest and then it gets MUCH better from there.

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All I can tell you is that as a person who would have done ANYTHING to avoid a c-section, I had to have an emergency section and I survived, panic and all. It s*cked big time (still does at times) but my baby got here safe and sound and that is all I can focus on. After a 40 hour induction, it just had to be. I cried, sobbed, cried some more went in crying and finally just accepted it right before they cut me. The recovery was hard, but not impossible. I think the emotional toll (if you were really hoping for a natural delivery) is harder and totally understandable. Take advantage of knowing ahead of time, ask questions, talk about your feelings with DH, the doctor, the nurses, anyone who is sympathetic and will LISTEN. I know some women poo-poo sections and don't understand your POV, but I understand where you are coming from. I hope your baby turns and you get the delivery you wish for...it can happen!! And if not, you will both be safe and once you have that LO in your arms you'll know it will all be ok. Best of luck!

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I hear you; I really don't want a c-section. I keep telling myself it'll only happen if that's what's best for the baby in the end, and that makes me feel better because ultimately, that's all we want is what is best for our babies.

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when is your c scheduled for?

mine is for june 29th and I'm a nervous wreck with ANY procedure!!
The way i'm dealing with this... is to not think so much about it. I'm trying to put the actual procedure out of my mind as much as I can. I know the day of I will be a complete mess over it. But I also know they will be able to calm me down with drugs... it's the only way to get me to relax.

I'm just kinda taking an as it comes approach.

I'm so sorry.

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I dont have any advice but just wanted to send you hugs!!

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I don't have advice but liots of hugs!

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No advice, just . I had 2, and everything was fine. They let me hold each of my boys in the OR and then as soon as I was settled in recovery, they were brought to me and I was able to try to bf them. I was only away from them after that when they went to the nursery to be checked out by the pediatrician. It is all good once your LO is here safe & sound

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I too just had my 2nd scheduled c/s. Dont worry. At least for me it was such a smooth event with a great recovery.

And I was able to BF. DS #2 I had them bottle feed him night 1 (as I had my c/s at 9pm and was beyond exhausted) then I did mostly bottle feeding in the hospital (although I did latch him nearly every feeding) by choice. He is now 9 weeks old and he is mainly BF. So dont stress out, because that more than anything can hinder your BFing.

My advice is just to go with the flow. It will be fine either way. I felt great after both my c/s. with DS#1 I didnt take any pain meds stronger than motrin after day #1. DS#2 I took some pain meds in the hospital and hte first 2 nights home, but honestly that was more because I couldn't get comfortable in those darn beds to sleep and the pain meds helped me sleep comfortably! After day #2 home I havent taken anything.

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Posted by missliss

No advice, just . I had 2, and everything was fine. They let me hold each of my boys in the OR and then as soon as I was settled in recovery, they were brought to me and I was able to try to bf them. I was only away from them after that when they went to the nursery to be checked out by the pediatrician. It is all good once your LO is here safe & sound

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Posted by MrsKS

Posted by missliss

No advice, just . I had 2, and everything was fine. They let me hold each of my boys in the OR and then as soon as I was settled in recovery, they were brought to me and I was able to try to bf them. I was only away from them after that when they went to the nursery to be checked out by the pediatrician. It is all good once your LO is here safe & sound

maybe you know this...
but are you on pain meds or anything after the c? do the meds affect your ability to be able to BF in terms of having them in your system and not allowed to have the baby drink the milk??

I've been thinking about this lately.

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Had two sections and July 9th will be my third. Don't worry- it won't hurt your ability to BF! Not related in any way. Even if your baby gets a bottle it won't do anything. Pain meds are safe for nursing.

C-section recoveries are hard but so are some vaginal births. My friend had a 4th degree episiotomy and then next baby had a section and she said the section was way easier!