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pomikiwi 
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 Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:40pm |
^^ I got told if I wanted another baby then I should go straight for a c -section. But buggar that I'm over it, no more kids for me.
Victoria Beckham had 3 sections 
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pomikiwi
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:41pm |
^^ I got told if I wanted another baby then I should go straight for a c -section. But buggar that I'm over it, no more kids for me.
Victoria Beckham had 3 sections
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 6:07pm |
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Wow i should have read this along time ago... Good to read. I had an emergency c-sec, and bonded with Angus as soon as i could. I wasnt able to hold him for some time as i was very unwell afterwards.
1 thing i will ask, my tummy around my scar is numb... mw says this is normal... does the feeling come back?
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 8:14pm |
Amanda I understand it does come back eventually... mine is better than it was, but I still have a numb patch more than 10 months on!
And red_dragon, my Mum had 4 c sections with no problems 
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:24pm |
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Hi all
Some docs say u may always have a numb patch i still do.
this may be a bit TMI - but i have been having a second bleed after my P about a week later and it is dark brown - as in old blood - the doc did smear etc came back clear. He then referred me to gyne - but its a 6m waiting list and want it fix or sorted now because i want to be preg with no to by october this year.
Anyone had this or know what it might be??
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ps i bonded instantly with Shenny my girl
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:13pm |
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my c-section scar is 5.5 years old and the scar itself, and surrounding skin is still as numb as it was straight after...
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Posted: 13 May 2009 at 12:42pm |
I have just found out that a c-section or rather abdominal surgery can give you endometriosis!!!!!!!!!
TMI warning, but i have been having painful s3x and i have endo as it turns out from the abdominal surgery of 2 c-s 
Red dragon, this very well could be what your Gyno is looking for?
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Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:14pm |
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Does anyones scar itch sometimes or get sharp pains in it sometimes? I know the itching could be healing but almost 6mths on I would have thought it would have been ok by now?
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Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:22pm |
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well smartmum - that would be the case if i could see one!
i am on a 6m waiting list at this stupid hospital - i want to be pregnant again in 6m time - so fat lot of good they are going to do me!
Am looking into health insurance - southern cross - anyone else using them??
Yes BeckyB - i get itchy, sharp pains, tenderness, numbness, pins and needles u name it! And its almost 9m on - doc says that will never go away and she has had 2 c-secs herself!
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Posted: 14 May 2009 at 9:43am |
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If you had Endo there is nothing they can do while you are preggers anyway I am sure? The only way to get rid of Endo is with surgery and I am sure there is a significant down time after surgery before pregnancy is safe.....dont quote me though!
I had sugrey on my cervix for cancerous cells before #2 and i wasnt allowed to concieve till the scarring had healed.
I am with soveriegn health insurance and had to choose 'womens specialty cover' on top of my regular insurance to cover a gyno.........
Good luck!!
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Posted: 18 May 2009 at 2:13pm |
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Oh wow im gutted to read that the sharp pains and itchyness doesnt go away... i keep thinking it will soon stop... but coming up to 8 weeks on now... bummer!!!
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Posted: 20 June 2009 at 9:26pm |
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I had a great experience with my C-section recovered really well, it all went so smoothly that I wouldn't mind having a c section for my next baby, however am worried if people will think im a woss or not a real woman for not wanting to go au naturale
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Posted: 22 June 2009 at 6:45am |
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Im the same Salz. I don't see the point in going through 12 hours of painful labour just to end up with an emerg c-section again!! I'll probably be going for an elective c-section next time.
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Posted: 18 August 2009 at 9:28am |
Hiya! Can someone please tell me what "BDing" and "AF" stand for? Am contemplating a C-Section - so very interested in what you all have to say! Thanks!
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Posted: 18 August 2009 at 10:25pm |
*lurker*
Sprackleberries - BDing stands for sex, and AF means your period.
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Posted: 19 August 2009 at 12:35pm |
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AF- Aunt Flow(period)
BDing - Baby Dancing(sex)
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Posted: 29 August 2009 at 3:31pm |
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I had an emergency c section after DS (who is now 2). After 12 hours of labour where I did not progress past 4cm dilated, even after having syntocin, he went into distress & had to be removed asap. It was a very scary experience as for a good 10 to 15 minutes we weren't sure he was going to be okay. Turns out he was facing the wrong way (to the front instead of to the back), his chin was flexed when it should have been tucked under, & the cord was around his neck. The specialist said he was NEVER going to come out on his own.
I found the recovery from the C section really easy. I was up & walking short distances that evening & I really didn't have much trouble with pain. I was driving about 3 weeks later.
I am now 6 weeks pregnant & to be honest, I think I'll opt for the Csection again. I don't ever want to feel the way I did when I thought my baby wasn't going to make it. If someone could guarantee without a doubt that I wouldn't need another emergency csection then I'd have the next one naturally, but if there's any doubt, then I'd rather just go the csection. And I don't care if people think I am being a wuss. The C section was great. All that matters in the end is having a healthy baby.
Edited to say that on 22 apr 2010 I had my baby by VBAC & it was the most amazing experience of my life. I can't believe I was considering an elective C section! The recovery was 100 times easier than a csection...what the hell was I thinking? I never ever want anotehr c section again. I'm so glad my fear of the unknown doidn't stop me from having the vbac.
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Posted: 03 September 2009 at 2:48pm |
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Wearing a catheter for three days was a new one. A blessing in disguise though, as no running to the loo.
No one warned me that I couldn't stand straight for 2 weeks or drive for 3 months due to the pain.
Taking morphine, voltaren and tramadol for 6 weeks was a surprise.
After reducing the medications, I found that they were the reason why my daughter would stop breathing 4-6 times a day, long enough for the monitor to go off and then start again. Overnight it all stopped when I changed to neurofen.
The pediatrician didn't pick that up.
Now I worry about the meds being a factor in her development being about a year behind my other daughter. Or it could be just what second kids do.
At 21 months post c-section I am still numb to my belly button, and some skin feel like it is burning when I touch it. So I just don't touch it :) Hospital physio recommended rolling a tennis ball over the healed scar to help the ropey/sore feeling. It actually did help me.
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Posted: 05 June 2010 at 3:45am |
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Spinals are so much nicer to deal with than an epidural! I have ALL feeling back now instead of being numb from my belly button down (right up until Lily was born 2 years after Thomas!)
They removed the old scarring and I have since found out that they took a good inch of crap, so free small tummy tuck for me ;)
Electives are so much more relaxed than an 'emergency' section except the anticipation kills you.
Elective babies come out so much nicer than emergency babies :P
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Posted: 05 July 2010 at 10:39pm |
 Odettenz wrote:
I had an emergency c section after DS (who is now 2). After 12 hours of labour where I did not progress past 4cm dilated, even after having syntocin, he went into distress & had to be removed asap. It was a very scary experience as for a good 10 to 15 minutes we weren't sure he was going to be okay. Turns out he was facing the wrong way (to the front instead of to the back), his chin was flexed when it should have been tucked under, & the cord was around his neck. The specialist said he was NEVER going to come out on his own.
I found the recovery from the C section really easy. I was up & walking short distances that evening & I really didn't have much trouble with pain. I was driving about 3 weeks later.
I am now 6 weeks pregnant & to be honest, I think I'll opt for the Csection again. I don't ever want to feel the way I did when I thought my baby wasn't going to make it. If someone could guarantee without a doubt that I wouldn't need another emergency csection then I'd have the next one naturally, but if there's any doubt, then I'd rather just go the csection. And I don't care if people think I am being a wuss. The C section was great. All that matters in the end is having a healthy baby.
Edited to say that on 22 apr 2010 I had my baby by VBAC & it was the most amazing experience of my life. I can't believe I was considering an elective C section! The recovery was 100 times easier than a csection...what the hell was I thinking? I never ever want anotehr c section again. I'm so glad my fear of the unknown doidn't stop me from having the vbac. |
I was going to have a VBAC, but at 9 days over due my cervis was doing nothing and I was totally over it, and didnt want to risk another horrible labour and delivery so went for the elective. I reckon it was the right choice for me, even though Id have loved the chance to have a VBAC.
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