Post C-section pregnancy

How soon after c section did you get pregnant and how did it go while still healing ? I’m on my second this one being planned and scared about pregnancy but won’t mind if I get pregnant I’m 6 1/2 week postpartum

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I got pregnant after 4 years and I was told after both my pregnancies (both were c-section in different countries) that there should be a gap of 18 months atleast and ideally 2 years for the delivery post a c-section. This is to avoid uterine rupture I suppose and maybe some other complications…

Both my kids were born via C-section and after my first I was told to wait one full year post C-section before getting pregnant again. I think the longer the wait, the less likely a uterine rupture is

I was originally told 12-18 months but I’ve since met with my OB and primary and got the all clear from both. We started this process knowing we wanted them close so we’ve been working to make that a safe possibility from jump.

My ob made me promise to wait at least a year at my 6month post partum visit, to get pregnant again post c section. (At that point I wasn’t even ready to talk about conceiving again) I am 15 months post partum, hubs and I are talking about conceiving again.

I was 7 months post c section when I got the positive test, currently 17 weeks pregnant and no one has said anything negative about it.

I got pregnant 1yr postpartum with my second. She is 8mo now and the pregnancy was easier than my first. I tried for a VBAC, but I didn’t dilate enough (again), so I had another unplanned C-section.

17 months just because personally I was happier waiting and knowing I was healed then risking anything. But again it was personal preference. Depends on risks you want to take

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Born at 42+1 weeks 🩵

Lennie, born at 04:20 this morning in our living room. Trust your bodies ladies.

I can’t be the only one? 😭

Hi everyone. 🤍 I’m Lauren, 35 years old, and I’m currently 7 weeks 5 days pregnant with my first baby.

To be honest… I’m really scared, and I just need to know I’m not alone.

This pregnancy has hit me so much harder than I ever imagined. I’m dealing with:

* Extreme exhaustion where I feel like I could sleep all day.
* Severe pregnancy insomnia where I’m somehow exhausted but awake most of the night.
* Constant nausea, dry heaving, and food aversions.
* Anxiety that’s been through the roof.
* Crying almost every day.
* Feeling guilty no matter what I think or do.
* Carpal tunnel pain in both hands that wakes me up.
* Dry lips, feeling dehydrated, and just generally feeling like my body isn’t my own anymore.

Mentally has been the hardest part though.

My relationship has become really strained since finding out we’re expecting. Instead of feeling excited, I’ve been overwhelmed with fear about our future, wondering if we’ll even make it through this together. Some days I feel hopeful, and other days I feel completely alone. I hate admitting that because this baby deserves parents who are excited, and I wish I felt more like myself.

I feel guilty because I thought pregnancy was supposed to be this beautiful experience, and instead I feel like I’m barely surviving some days. I’m terrified that I’m going to feel like this for months.

Has anyone else struggled this much in the first trimester? Did it actually get better? And if your relationship became difficult during pregnancy… did you find your way back to each other?

I could really use some encouragement right now because I’m scared, overwhelmed, and honestly just need to hear that I’m not alone. 🤍

Sending love to anyone else who’s having a really hard time too. 🫶🏼

6 week check up

Did anyone else expect that they would be asked how they are feeling/healing as well as the baby’s development/check up at 6 weeks?

Not sure if I was a bit naive expecting the doc to ask about how I was doing after forceps / episiotomy birth.. and if stitches had healed ok?

Baby Name Ideas?

I’m pregnant with my second baby and don’t know the gender yet, so I need boy and girl name ideas! My son’s name is Xander, so I want it to go with that. Edgy, but not too out there. Our last name is Tooke (pronounced took). Thank you!

If you were aiming for a VBAC, how many weeks pregnant did you have your consultation appointment?

Immediately at my midwife booking appointment I told the midwives then that I wanted a VBAC, they told me I would have a consultation around 28 weeks. At my 16 week appointment I brought it up again (different midwife) and she told me it would be around 32 weeks. When I had my 28 week midwife appointment, she told me it's usually 36 weeks (which seems very late to me) and said if I didn't have an appointment letter by 34 weeks she would follow up. Obviously I don't want this to be last minute because I want to know my chances and options without everything being rushed if I CAN'T have a VBAC. This pregnancy has been stressful enough, having last minute changes would just make things 10X worse. So just wondering when everyone had their consultation appointment? When I looked online it said between 16 and 28 weeks then a final one at 32-34 weeks 😭

Exhausted

Anyone else just absolutely exhausted from the minute they wake up? I’m going to bed at 8pm getting 10 hours sleep and still feel completely dead all day! Is this normal? I’m 8 weeks 5 days