Elective C Sections

< language=> oh wow - I had a huge post and then I lost it somehow  So now I have to retype it and it won't be as great!!

Anyway, I have had 3 c section. My first at 31 weeks was an emergency because of severe pre eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. My second was at 29 weeks, an emergency because I had a placental abruption. My third was at 38 weeks electively.

With my second c section, Aimee was about 2 1/2, so a bit older than your son, but perhaps showing him your "sore" he might understand to be careful? It all depends on your son and what level he is at understanding things, but I am sure he would know "sore" (and I am sure he uses that one all the time on you!!)

When Teagan was born, my third, Aimee was almost 4, and she was fantastic. Try preparing him as much as you can, although considering you are going in tomorrow - there isn't much time left for that!

Oh and just a tip! Don't try and cope without pain killers to soon after the birth. I had the Morphine drip taken out the next mornign which was fine as they continue with tablets, but make sure you take them routinely, and as a preventative rather than a cure, because it DOES hurt when they start wearing off, and they take a while to kick in as well.

Enjoy the experience, it may be sore for a while, but it is beautiful, and you are forever left with a reminder of their birth by the scar left behind! 

GOOD LUCK for tomorrow!!