C section

I got my c section date ! I am so scared to do this again. It's my third c section but mew hospital im delivering at and new doctor. I don't even know what I'm so afraid of. I think the pain mostly and the unknown of course. I'm trying to find positive stories and stuff but it doesn't seem to be helping. I know it's a quick process for the most part but I was hysterical with my other two c sections. I was crying and shaking so bad I just want to be calm and relax this time

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You got this. Just keep imagining holding your little one. Focus on the positive outcome. You totally have this!!

Aww big hugs 💝 it's gonna be ok, don't worry. Out of curiosity, how did you get your dates? Did you ask for a specific date?

I got to choose mine at 30 weeks for 39 weeks. I just chose the first date I could, but consultant opened up the elective section calendar and I was able to look and tell her. (In northern Ireland).

I've been watching all the positive tik toks. Get a playlist together, and also chat to consultant about tablets to help ease anxiety on the day. I've heard they can provide something through cannula before going to theatre.

@Em thanks that's really helpful 💝

fingers crossed I can choose mine 😊 is it normal in NI to choose your date?

it could depend on the consultant to be honest. My cousin got to choose, but I don't know anybody else that chose an elective. Hopefully you do too 🤞🏼 all the best with everything.

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Is this little red bit on my section scar normal? It’s not oozing anything, doesn’t hurt but it’s the only bit on my scar like it so just curious! (19 days PP)
Thank you in advance! 🥰

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Pregnant with baby 2

Hi everyone! I gave birth via emergency c section 9 months ago as my baby boy was measuring big, he pooped inside so there was risk of him inhaling it and I wasn’t progressing past 3cm to have a natural birth and now I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. I’m having a consultation on Tuesday to talk about birth options and to have any questions answered but I don’t know what to ask. I feel like it would be safer having a c section again but at the same time I don’t want a c section. Does anyone have any question ideas I could ask or any advice/stories of similar situations. Tia

Hey what are your current symptoms?

I’m 37+5

I’m pretty mobile still but anything over a hour or 2 and I’m in discomfort

Getting up from a sitting position is hard

Some of baby’s movements now are bordering on painful especially around my crotch/pelvis

I’m exhausted very easily and nap every single day

Can basically only breathe out my mouth now and I’m snoring and dribbling 😂

Standing in one leg is very painful 😂

Some waves of pain/ tightening but I regular and mild

Low period type aches

And I feel like a fire breathing dragon with this acid reflux

My nose is growing 😂

My fingers swell slightly and go numbs in my sleep so that and constant toilet breaks keep me up ( checked swelling with MW and consultant and all normal, not a worry)

I also do not want to be social in person like I’d rather everyone just be my penpal atm lol

What are your symptoms?

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Has anyone had a planned c section and been home the same day?