Emergency c section 35 weeks

Me and my partner had a Chinese last night and 2 hours later I was being sick with everything plus some… he was also unwell so safe to say it was food poisoning :/ after googling the effects of food poisoning on an unborn baby I decided to ring into triage at 11:30pm. Movements had also reduced by this point but I was unsure if that was because I was focusing on being unwell… I went into triage where they monitored babies heart rate and movements and gradually more and more doctors came in to the room to watch the monitor, after about ten solid minutes of changing position and staring at the monitor they said they don’t want to wait any longer and would it be ok to take me for an emergency c section. Of course I agreed (against birth “plan” but we all would if babies majorly distressed) baby was born at 2:49am 5 weeks early but already weighs 6lbs 4 at 35 weeks. If anyone has any questions about emergency c sections I’d be happy to lend an ear. Unfortunately baby has to be isolated away from me and partner for 48 hours and I haven’t even had the chance to see him in person as of yet…
This will be the longest 2 days but as long as he is happy and healthy I don’t want to chance him catching anything to make him poorly…

If you ever get a bad belly or are unable to keep liquids in yourself please please please don’t wait it out, it could have been a completely different story if I had gone to sleep and ignored it but to find he was in major distress and was not happy as urgently as he was was evident.

Attached one of the only photos I currently have of him that I will stare at until Tuesday.

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New born babies are so cute. I’m glad everything turned out good!

Congratulations 🤍. Hopefully these two days go quickly for you. Hope your recover well from your section xx

Hope you and husband are feeling better soon and Tuesday will be here before you know it x glad your LO is here safely x stay strong x

Good instincts mama! Hope Tuesday comes round quick! Xx

I’m so glad he’s ok , you must be waiting so impatiently to see him
And hold him ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations. I hope these 2 days fly by and that you are feeling better x

Congratulations 🎊 👏 baby is safe

Congratulations he’s beautiful x

So brave of you guys and good on you for going in! 💚

Congratulations!! So rubbish you can’t be with him yet but wayyy better than he’s okay 🤍

Congrats mommy and prayers to baby 🫶🏼🤍

Wow what a birth story!! I hope you’re all ok❤️ you’re already an amazing mama for trusting your instincts 😘 xx

6lbs 4oz for 35 weeks is so healthy!! my baby was born at exactly 40 weeks and he was 6lbs 8oz 🤣 i’m sorry you’re going through this though mama, im sure he’ll power through! beautiful baby xx

Thanks for sharing. Hope your little guy will be with you soon. He is strong and adorable!

Congratulations! My daughter was born at 36 weeks weighing 8lb 6!! I didn't really see her either as they transferred her to a different hospital 😩 you've got this Mumma!!x

How scary, so glad you’re both OK, I hope you get to enjoy your cuddles very soon! Xx

Sending love ❤️and may the 2 days fly by like nothing! Congrats mama

Congratulations! Hope you feel better soon♥️

Wow congratulations and thank you for the advice xx

Congratulations ❤️ it will be so hard for you to wait those two days so give yourself all the love and compassion you can. I wasn’t allowed to see my baby straightaway either, it is the most magical feeling when you do get to see and hold him. Do give us an update when you get to see him (when you can manage it to update on here!) ❤️ sending so much love and strength xx

My baby boy was born at 35 + 3 at exactly the same birth weight and he's now a healthy little boy it feels so scary right now but I promise you'll get through it!

Congratulations Mama So glad you and baby are well you did the right thing listening to your instincts x

Congratulations and sending lots of love he’s gorgeous ❤️

Congrats 🎉🎊

Hopefully you & hubby feel better soon!!

Welcome to the world little one!

Mama you did so good! Given the isolette I’m guessing he’s in the NICU. Some have cameras the parents can access 24/7. I’m not sure if your hospital does but it doesn’t hurt to ask. Sometimes they are more focused on everything they have to do for the baby and forget details like that.

I know it helped me when I was unable to see my guy for over 24 hours after having him. I’d log in and see him fighting with a nurse trying to give him a binky he didn’t want 😂

Your mum’s instincts didn’t let you down!!! 👏🏼 Congratulations on your beautiful baby. You will be together very soon x
And thanks a lot for sharing your story with us xxx

Congratulations!! I hope you start to feel better soon 💕

Aww 💙 (sorry for all stress) Congrats!🌻 welcome to the world little one! 🌻💙

I had an emergency C-section at 35 weeks. My baby was only 4 pounds though.

My biggest recovery secret was a belly band (TRUST ME !! It helps you do everything) and WALKING ! I was determined to go see my baby in the NICU which was in a whole different wing in the hospital. and once I discharged I was going everyday which also increased my steps.

Pump ! I pumped every two hours which helps my stomach shrink

Stay hydrated!!

The gas pain is the worst part! I had the pain in my shoulder I could cry !!!!! take gas medicine

Keep you incision dry! I used a pad in that area and my belly band keep it in place!

Honestly during my healing time I only wore dresses because I didn’t like tights or pants on my stomach area.

God blew him he is adorable!!! Is there anyway you can just talk to him through his baskinet. Just to hear your voice will help him recover really fast as well. Just a thought

That’s so scary! Glad you got him out safe!
I had gastro at 26 weeks, it lasted about 12 hours and I just waited it out 🙈

OMG he is beautiful ! Congratulations mommy

Awn Congratulations ♥️
All the best 🥰

Congratulations ❤️. I'm glad you and baby are safe 🥰

Congratulations he’s so chubby and beautiful 😍 glad u listened to your intuition

Congratulations on a beautiful baby. Thank god you listened to your instincts. Hope you are reunited soon and from a mum that has just spent the last 2 days going between Postnatal ward and NICU to see my little one, I know how scary it is but they receive the best care. Take what time you can to recover. X

Congratulations...I had emergency C-section too but that's just because my cervix was up to 8cm after three days of trying. I'm curious though, are you filing a complain against the food vendor? Three lives at risk. Wow. Happy you made it!

Wow Congratulations! Xxx

Glad you followed your instincts, congrats on a beautiful baby!

Oh my goodness! How scary! Glad you are both doing okay and hope you get to see him and cuddle him lots soon. I had emergency c section too and they took my boy straight off as he wasn’t breathing - it’s so scary. Congratulations on his arrival and take it easy and rest up (and deffo report the takeaway to environmental health!) xxx

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