C section booked for tomorrow and I am terrified 😭😭
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Easier said than done but try and stay calm, everyone i know that's had one has said that positivity has definitely been key to them having a lovely experience and quicker recovery. I havent had one so I don't know, but I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine and will smash it! Xx
During my first pregnancy, I was fully set on having a completely natural water birth. But in the end, things didn’t go to plan for several reasons so I ended up having an emergency C-section. It was honestly the most beautiful day of my life. The theatre staff were absolutely amazing. The consultant and anaesthetist were so confident, clear, and kind. They explained everything that was going to happen, and I felt completely in control, even though the surgery wasn’t planned. They played beautiful music, my husband held my hand the whole time, and just a few minutes after being born, my baby was already snuggled up on my chest while they finished the surgery. Because of that experience, I’m now seriously considering an elective C-section for my second baby.
Also, before the C-section, they usually give you diamorphine which is a strong pain relief that also helps you stay comfortable and calm throughout the procedure. Honestly, I felt so relaxed, like I was in safe hands the entire time. If you’re hving a C-section, try not to worry, it’s all very calm and well-organised. The team really knows what they’re doing, and they talk you through every step. I actually didn’t feel nervous at all. If anything, my husband was way more anxious than I was ☺️
Im having a csection in 2 weeks! Not had one before. Not so nervous about the actual c section as I’ve heard many lovely stories about electives. Its more the recovery I’m trying to stay positive about! We’ve got this 👍🏼
Thanks for all your positive comments girls! We had our section today, they started cutting at 12:23 and he was out by 12:28! The most chilled, peaceful thing I really couldn’t believe it and I was a bag of nerves right up until that moment, I’m still on lots of painkillers and it probably will get more uncomfortable once I’m home but it’s really not as bad as I ever thought so I’m so happy! If anyone is having one any time soon it really is so lovely 🥰
I have a planned section booked for next Thursday and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t starting to scare me 🫣 Somebody told me a while ago to try and flip the way you feel about the day and look at it as though you’re about to meet your baby for the first time and to see it as the best day of your life rather than be scared of it 🫶🏼