C sections
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Topic: C sections
Posted By: mummy_becks
Subject: C sections
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 1:34pm
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Ok so I am really scared of having one of these. I'm not scared about it being abdominal surgery as I have had 2 surgeries on my tummy and can handle that. The thing that scares me the most is the being awake while it happens. Please anyone who has had a c section reasure me that it is ok and its not that bad. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 1:45pm
hey it really isn't all that bad i had one with jack and it while it feels bizarre, you don't really think too much about what's happening down there, because you are sooo anxious to be finally meeting your little baby.
my friend described the feeling as though someone was looking for something at the bottom of your handbag, and that was pretty accurate 
the whole process is over pretty quickly and then you have your baby to look at while they do the rest so you don't think about it really. hope that helps reassure you 
is there a reason you may need a c-section or is that just a worry you have? ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 1:56pm
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A bit of both, I had a low lying placenta at my first scan and won't find out till Wed of its moved. If its moved then its moved to the back as I am feeling heaps of movement. I think it is a fear I have of being awake while having an "operation". ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 2:05pm
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I remember our Antenatal Tutor scaring the life out of us about CS's and how horrid they are etc..
I had an emergency CS and I'm the biggest sook going!
After a not so nice labour (17 hour second stage-baby got stuck) I ended up having to have a CS, I was more scared for our baby than thinking about the op itself. The things I remember was the Obstetrician & Anethetist (sp?) were the nicest guys ever! The sense of relief that it was almost all over (the labour) and the feeling of the weight of the baby being lifted when they took Caitlin out and also my hubby dressed in theatre scrubs and him saying "ohhh it's just like Shortland Street" 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 2:47pm
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I had a c section also, and once the Anethetist has done his/her job (which by the way is the most painful part of the process), you dont feel anything except them tugging to get baby out, and if you do feel anything they will knock you out straight away.
Another thing is the anethetist will explain to you everything that he/she is going to do, before and during, so you are always in the know. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 4:13pm
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I'm more scared of an emergency c-sect than a planned one. If I knew it was going to happen I think I would cope OK, but the thought of being "rushed" into theatre because the babies are distressed etc. really freaks me out. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 6:19pm
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I had to have an emergency C-section after a 40 hour labour. (Amelia decided to put her head back at the last minute).
Anyway, I was soooo tired by then that I actually fell asleep on the table, but did wake up to feel them take her out, and also remove the placenta - was a strange feeling - that sudden lightness, and then someone delving around in your tum. They explained that you can't feel anything, but you can feel pressure, which is exactly right. I'd had an epi put in 12 hours before, so I didn't have a problem having the anaesthetic put in. Although I tried to throw up afterwards (I hate anaesthetics ... they all do that to me) and a bit of a breathing problem because the epi block had moved right up and I was numb from the neck down. And yes, I cried when they told me I had to have one - from the disappointment of a looong labour and then being cut open. But all the staff were fabulous and really look after you well, plus you get to meet your bubba at the end, so it all fades away fairly quickly. ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 7:28pm
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Becks, my first baby was born by emergency c/s (haemorrage mid-labour) and the second one was nearly an elective (breech). As Emma says, the emergency part of it is the freakiest thing but I guess I probably was a bit shocked and didn't have any time to worry about it either.
Everything is really well explained and I had an anaethetist whose job was solely to make sure I was okay and had enough drugs So she chatted to me throughout and it was a great distraction.
I dunno, somehow we mums just find the strength somewhere to deal with what life throws at us. Let us know what happens at your next scan.  ------------- |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 8:41pm
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Agree with the anaesthetist part! I had a really, really lovely guy who distracted me heaps. I told him I was really scared, and he did everything to make sure I was as comfortable as the situation would allow.
The emergency part is a lil scary, but I'd resigned myself to the fact of a c-section because Ashlee wasn't going anywhere, not even budging after more than 8 hours into the induction! In saying that though, I think I'll be worse with knowing I was booked in for a c-section if it was elective. I was so naive with this one because it was my first, so next time I'll probably psych myself out and stress big time because I know what's coming! You well and truly can't feel any pain, but you do feel pressure. It's such a weird feeling! It's really hard to describe. I like the handbag description though lol. I laughed while it was all going on because it was just strange! Then I thought, hmmm better not laugh because my belly will wobble and they might cut something they're not meant to! And after the few minutes it takes to get babe out, you're so distracted with listening to bubs crying and wanting to see him/her that you don't even notice they're stitching you back up. It all took less than half an hour (I think?! well it felt pretty darn quick anyway. I remember looking at the clock when they were prepping me outside the operating theatre and it was 5.40pm, and Ashlee was born at 6.03!)from prepping me for theatre to sewing me back up. |
Posted By: NelsonChick
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 9:58am
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i had an emergency c-section, but after 45 hours labour and no sleep it was suuuuch a relief!! i was like yeeessss bring it on. it honestly isnt as bad as it sounds, i actually enjoyed the experience...maybe i'm just wierd tho, but its pretty kool knowing that seeing your baby is only minutes away....kinda like unwrapping a present! it doesnt hurt at all, just the very odd feeling of your tummy being rummaged through
the only part i disliked was that one of the drugs they gave me made me shake like a washing machine after the baby was out! but i havnt heard about anyone else getting the shakes so that might have just been a reaction that only i got. and that i couldnt feel anything below my chest for a while, it feels like your skin is like a mile thick! but when the babys out you forget all that...i dont really mind the fact that i had to have a c-section, actually it was the most positive experience out of the whole labour birth thing. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 10:15am
| I too had an emergency c-section due to failure to progress and baby unable to come out after 19 hours of labour. Seriously, it was fine, and like the others have said, the anaesthetist who was with me was awesome, chatting away and explaining every step of the way what she was doing, and what the doctors were doing. She held my hand while they took him away to weigh etc (I sent my partner with them - told him not to let the baby out of his sight, like, what did I think was going to happen!!!). I think if I have another baby then I'll be booking in for an elective c-section. Healing time is a bit longer, but it's so much easier!! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 10:21am
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Nelson Chick, I had the shakes all throughout. I was told it was because I had been given a high dose of drugs to get me ready in emergency time. Planned c/s' apparently don't get that.
When #2 looked breech right up to 38/39 weeks, I was really freaking out that I would have another emergency c/s and didn't think I would be able to cope with that. I nearly booked her in for elective just so I knew what would actually happen, instead of the emotional rollercoaster thing. So... I guess it could be good/bad either way. But the c/s itself is not a big deal. I did go ahead and have successful VBAC with #2. That was mostly because if I had 2 c/s' I would never have the choice again and I wanted more kids, so I thought it would be worth going for. The recovery is much longer for c/s and I wasn't sure how I could do that with toddlers to look after. ------------- |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 12:35pm
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I had a elective C-section (breech) With my third and I was so upset not to mention absolutely terrified that I was going to be awake but it all turned out to be so unfounded. The anaethetist was the nicest person I have ever met and went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. I cried as they were putting the block in not because it hurt as i can't remember any pain but because I was so scared. Being able to see your baby as soon as they are born is wonderful, as opposed to having to wait until you are awake. I think it's the fear of the unknown more than anything but If the need arose again i wouldn't hesitate as I now know what to expect. the theatre staff were wonderful as well and let me know exactly what they were doing. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 03 October 2006 at 12:52pm
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Yeah I honestly keep looking back and thinking if I didn't have such a wonderful anaesthetist, the whole situation could have been completely different. The theatre staff were all really, really great. One of the girls held my hand and told me that my baby was beautiful and told me what they were doing with her while hubby went off with bubs. Everyone was SO ultra nice!
Oh and one other thing, I don't feel any less of a mother/woman because I had one. Some people feel a bit distanced from bubs after a c-section but that was never the case with me. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 10:01am
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As you know I had an emergency c-section 2 on honestly by the time they told me I'd be having one I was so relieved!!
The anaesthetist was my best friend!! The surgeon was so loverly!! They made sure I knew what was happening the whole time and I felt really looked after. As others have said you feel no pain only pressure...I like the quote of someone rummaging around in your tummy...it is a really odd sensation but not all uncomfortable and I didn't it unpleasant at all either. B sat right by my head and we just talked about how we were going to see our little girl real soon and what we though she would look like. B looked so cute in his scrubs I'm just sorry no one got a photo!! He felt like was off Scrubs though I thought it was more like Grey's Anantomy! I also got the shakes real bad which was the least pleasant part of it but once I was out they gave me pethodine which calmed it right down. I understand you being worried...I was!! But honestly there is nothing to be worried about at all! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 10:32am
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I had a C Section because after a 48 hour labour Zaara refused to come out (head was facing up). But it was all so relaxed. I was against C Sections but when it came to safety of my child I said yes!!
Yes it is weird that you are awake...but honestly I only felt the tagging and then felt like a POP and next thing is Zaara's cry...which was the best thing ever. If you cant give birth naturally then this is the next best thing. I did not wanna miss her first cry!! The team was great....the anaesthetist was great...I kep asking him...is every thing ok? how are they doing? and he smiled and told me all is well. And then the Doc started to talk about cricket and involved my hubby (the biggest cricket fan ever)...I was thinking "hello concentrate on me please"...but no it was very relaxing! and great for hubby because he was a bit on the edge!! The doc squeezed my hand at the end and told me well done! So that was lovely!! Recovery wise I say it was great, I was up the very next day and walked out and to baby factory in the next 3 days!! My SIL in US gave birth to a very large baby and she was tiny, she had loads of stitches and could not walk for months...she was in soooo much pain. So compared to that.....C Section was great!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 11:40am
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Hahahaha yeah my surgeon started talking rugby and at one point he said 'my GOSH she's got a HUUUUUGE butt' as they were tugging her out hahahahaha!! So it was relatively relaxed lol.
At the beginning he said to me 'can you feel anything?' and I said 'yeah' and he goes 'what can you feel?' and I giggled and said 'oh just a bit of pressure' and the whole team of people who were in there just about fell over with laughter. I guess he'd already cut me open by that stage! The only thing I avoided was looking at the huge bright theatre light because it was reflective, and I could see the red from the blood. I'm so not good with blood! |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 12:13pm
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I could not see a thing....mind you I wasnt even trying!! My hubby could see every thing but chose to keep his head right down so that he didnt...he is not too good with blood! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 12:49pm
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They put a huge screen up over my chest so B would have had to stand up to see anything. And lucky the light wasn't reflective at all. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kellverona
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 2:06pm
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I had an emergency c section cos bubs was distressed and his head would keep bncing back up with every contraction. I was so scared I was shaking but everyone was so good. I had had an epidural so I was totally numb. I cant remember if tehy gave me anything else to numb me. I remember them spraying some cold stuff on me and to tell them when it felt ice cold. I had a cloth hanging in front of me so I couldnt see and I just spoke to my partner while they did it. It honestlly just felt a little weird with the tugging. NO pain what soever. It was just the recovery I didnt like but then again it was longer for me as I had a turn (due to high blood pressure) days after csection. and ended up totally bedbound for a few days, Next time I think I will definately have a csection.(as long as I dont have any health issues) See baby so quickly and its all over just like that. ------------- http://pregnancyplanet.net/tickers/"> 
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 3:48pm
i had one last week and the thought of it is much worse than the reality - infact i thought the c section was way easier than getting through those damn contractions - eek! really, it is over so quick you will be fine if you need one... ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 3:53pm
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Looks like my fear may happen after having my scan. I still have a low lying placenta that is partially covering the exit. Going to talk with the specialist about it when I see him in 2 weeks for another scan. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:19pm
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Honestly the thought of it is worse than the actual event.
The recovery period is the only really sucky part but you will probably find you cope better than you think you can. Heck they let me out on day 3 after my c-section! And remember we are all here to reassure you, I can totally understand your fears because I was just the same, it is the fear of the unknown but as I say, you will do great. My best advice is make sure you have plenty of help for when you get home and have a good supply of arnica and panadol. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 5:22pm
| this thread has been awesome to read - esp from the new mums of the past week or so - if you can come on and write positively so soon then the experience cant be all that bad....I too am up for a c section - poss scheduled poss emeregency due to the bicornuate....so was soooo good to read all of this....thank you!!! |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 04 October 2006 at 6:18pm
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Yeah man, this thread was very reasurring... I'm currently looking at the likelihood of a pretty standard birth (come on and turn round though, baby!), but am so terrified of the idea of a C-section it's rediculous. Reading these posts really does make the whole experience seem do-able, should it come to that. Ahhhh. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 12:06pm
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Here's another "pro" CS birth story
I was sitting in the ladies loo at the hospital and I could hear the girl in the next cubicle going "owww ouch... ewwwww.... ARGHHHHHH" it was horrid! But I did give myself a moment to think how lucky I was that I didn't have that pain *down there* ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 12:51pm
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Sorry Toni, I had an easy VB I was up 2 hours after I had Andrew and found going to the loo quite easy. I had a talk with a thearte nurse who had to have a c section - due to twins and she told me who will let me be knocked out to have it if I have to due to my fear. So I know who to ask for now, but still going to try my luck with my fav specialist. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 1:46pm
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I agree - thanks girls for your posts, its great to read all about your experiences. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 8:26pm
| Becks, do you want to be knocked out if you end up having one? It would take waaaaay longer to recover from being completely put out. And you wouldn't get to see your baby immediately because you'd still be under anaesthetic. |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 8:37pm
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gotta agree i was knocked out for my c/s and it me a hour too wake up and i still reget not seeing my baby when he was born lucky i had my mum there so she was the frist to hold him and give him cuddles the pain afterward for me was horrable and it took me a while too heal but now mt c/scar is healed nicley and now would do it all over again
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 October 2006 at 9:16pm
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Yeah I would prefer it if I have to. I'm going to have a good talk with specialist in a couple of weeks when I have my next scan, but there is still a chance the placenta move so it is out of the way and i'll get my wish. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 11:42am
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I was so distraught at the thought of my C-section that they offered to put me right out seconds before the operation, I sucked it in and said no and I am so glad i did. It is personal choice and if you feel that that is the only way you can do it then go for it. But the downside is you have to wait to see baby and you are probably going to be a bit out of it for a while. I also heard they don't always recommend it, not sure why but they told me they would prefer not to but would if absolutely necessary. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 12:05pm
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My Mum had a general when she had a c-sect with my youngest brother and she said it took her a couple of days to get over the dopey, sleepy feeling which made bonding with him a bit tricky, but then at the same time she says she wouldn't want to have been awake for it lol. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 1:58pm
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It's great reading people's thoughts on this topic. I am due to have an elective C-section in 2 weeks today as my baby is breech - too stubborn to turn around! I am a little nervous about the procedure but I know that I won't feel anything and it will be over really quickly. The only thing that concerns me is staying in hospital for 5 days and possibly having to share a room with others and not getting the rest that you really need. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 2:21pm
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I don't know what it's like now, but when I had Maya if you had a c-sect they tried to put you in a single room if you had a c-sect, at least for the first day or so. But that was at the old Nat Womens, don't know what the new hospital policy is. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 2:27pm
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Millie I was really lucky and and had my own room. I was there from Monday (the day Zaara was born) and came home Thursday. Where are you having yours? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 2:32pm
| That's the same policy down here in Wgtn too. Any lady that has a c-section has a single room for the duration of her stay. |
Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 3:45pm
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What are your tummy muscles like after a CS? Is it harder to tone up after? Is there a noticable scar?
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 4:14pm
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Roksana I am having my baby at Wellington hospital. We had a couple come along to our antenatal class the other night who said that when she had a C-section in June this year she had to share a room with 4 others for around 3-4 days. Hopefully this is not going to be the case with me. Labour weekend will probably be quite busy though so you never know. Suzie as far as I know the scar is around 10 cm across your tummy - it is just above your bikini line. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 4:16pm
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 4:22pm
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Here is hoping that you get your own room...but hope that you feel good enough to go home quickly....Home is soooooo much better than Hospital. I ran away after 4 days and 3 nights....and even then it was too long!!!
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 6:54pm
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My VB was really good to lol i was up and about like 20 - 30 mins later having a half hour shower lol
Had my own room coz i gave birth at Kenepuru. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 7:05pm
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I had to share as well...thankfully the first room mate as you know was Emeldee and I managed my prison break when they moved the second room mate in.
I was released on day 3 after my c-section so depending on recovery you may not have to be there the full time. My scar doesn't really look like much of anything, just a crease really (beautifully hidden by my post baby tummy!) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 8:35pm
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I had my own room the whole time at Waitakere (3 1/2 days).
What puzzled me was that whilst you still have the catheter (sp?) in you get an en suite room, and as soon as you are well enough to be up and about they move you to a room that is at the other end of the hall to the toilets?!?!?!? I was begging to be let out on Day 2 - I couldn't take any more of that call bell *ding dong* 24 hours a day! I even heard it when I got home!
My post-baby belly hides my scar too - but if I was to wear a bikini (HELL NO, not with these stretch marks! lol) you wouldn't see the scar as it is very low down (in the hair line) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 8:41pm
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Palmerston North's policy is to put you in your own room, unless of course they are too full. That's what I had with Hannah - all 4 days between Christmas and New Year. My scar is still faintly pink but not a huge issue at all, anyways they do it low enough that you can still wear a bikini without it showing.
With a c/s you can expect to have to stay in Hospital for 3-4 days but as for shape and toning, I was into jeans again when Hannah was just 2 weeks old, and enjoying summer walks around the area. And I am no exercise freak!
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 8:45pm
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PS Suzi - the tummy muscles are sore for up to a couple of weeks after the operation, but not overwhelmingly so - I think I took Panadol for the first week. It takes about the same amount of work to tone back as with a VB, only with a bit more concentration on the tummy instead of the PC region. It's no biggie on the pros and cons list. Hope that helps. ------------- |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 8:59pm
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I LOVE Dannevirke hospital! It has three maternity beds (single rooms) and if they fill up then you get one of the 12 (I think) ward beds. The nurses and midwives were lovely, and the food was so good - I got two roasts while I was there, yum and huge. I stayed 4 nights, could have stayed longer but I was ready by then. And they take your baby at night and give you a sleeping tablet if you want - ah bliss... I had a VB and I was taking the odd panadol for a few days too - for the afterpains when feeding, so its not only c-sections that are sore after. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 9:07pm
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oh by the time i end up having bubs I will be hanging out to stay in bed in hospital for a few days....bring on the i pod and no bells will get through...tee hee...
My specialist said id have my own room - but who knows...heres hoping...mind you im still hoping to get to birthcare so u know Im crazy now...im sure i will be staying put in NW....esp if bubs is as eaarly as they think it will be... still this thread is sooooo calming for me...I dont think i want to give birth naturally now...
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 9:55pm
| Wellington Hospital's maternity ward is absolutely shocking! |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 06 October 2006 at 10:43pm
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Saving grace is that it is being re-done.
Who was telling me that the midwives designed it??? |
Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 07 October 2006 at 8:57am
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I had mine in Christchurch and you get a private room for the first two days then they move you. But that was the old womans hospital so it may have changed now. I had my C-section on Thursday and came home on Saturday as I'd had enough of hospital. The pain wasn't so bad and all I had to take was the odd panadol. As for the scarring they did a fantastic job and you can't even see mine! ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 07 October 2006 at 9:39am
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i had my c-section at st georges in chch and had my own room. it was a corner room and was really huge! i remember sitting in the big lazy boy in the sun watching all the people come and go out the window
well, i may end up back there next week with this bubs dammit all 
i had jack on the wednesday and was home on sunday but was in no rush as dean and family were in the process of shifting us into our new house during that time
my scar is barely there and you have to lift up my flab to be able to see it pilates is great for toning and flattening the belly
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 07 October 2006 at 1:04pm
| I had my own room at Auckland City Hospital, and it was great. The midwives on the ward were pretty good on the whole, only down side was the food... just really basic, wholesome stuff - unlike the gourmet treats they serve up at Birthcare!!! |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 11:50am
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I hated middlemore food....The first day was liquid for me but as soon as I could eat solids I got Mum and Dad, and hubby bring food from home!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 9:06am
At Waitakere, the first night I got jelly and ice cream for tea *YUM*, second night I got something that may have resembled a meat pie in a past life 
The midwives were all fantastic even though they were flat out with the 24/7 *DING DONG* (bleugh I can hear it now). There was one particular MW there that was extra special to us (I was so clueless-had never changed a nappy and had to ask if the pictures went on the front ), so we bought her a thank you card and a bunch of flowers. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 9:46am
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just wondering if any of you who had a c section drive, I want to know how long it was afterwards that you drove.
I am having an elective ceaser in 3 weeks time due to baby being breeched and did not budge with the turning yesterday. ------------- Ann 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 9:49am
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And in the note of rooms, I have to birth in New Plymouth ( half an hour from here) but trANSfer to Elizabeth R and at ER you haver your own room with double bed, ensuite, telly and they take baby out too. Dunno what the food is like though. ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 6:56pm
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I was advised to not drive for 6 weeks. Apparently if you slam the brake on in that time, your tummy muscles can react really painful and you'll be more of a risk than ever. But I have heard some ladies on here talk about being "let off" within 3 or 4 weeks. ------------- |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 6:57pm
| Oh the info from the hospital said that some insurance companies may not cover you to drive in that first 6 weeks but I checked with AMI and they have no such policy. (as of 2004) |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 8:50pm
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I asked when I left hospital if there was anything I should do etc. Nurse said that the don't drive rule was more for American insurance issues than NZ. What with having a newborn baby I totally forgot to call my insurance co and I'll admit, drove 3 weeks after CS ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 02 November 2006 at 9:20am
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Gosh even 3 weeks seems so long before I can drive. ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 02 November 2006 at 2:47pm
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it's been 3wks since my c-section and i've been driving for 1.5weeks
it will depend on how sore your tummy is ann, but with both my c-sections i healed quite quickly and had no pain. sorry the ECV didn't work, i had one with jack and he didn't turn either!  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 02 November 2006 at 3:40pm
| AnnC - my sister is a MW at Elizabeth R - is your MW from there? |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 02 November 2006 at 9:49pm
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My midwife is Mary. Who is your sister? ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 02 November 2006 at 9:52pm
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Thats good to know Jacks mum that you found it ok to drive so soon. Heres hoping, I know its a silly thing to be bothered about but I feel like it would take my indepence away from me if I couldn't.
Midwife came today to explain about the ceaser (amongst regular weekly visit) She said she woul dbe very surprised that baby would move itself and so would the doctor, very slim chance. I kinda of knew that anyhow, funny my dad said that baby was very wise and not silly cause who would want to hang upside down. LOL ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 12:22pm
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lol about upside down.... I definitely felt the lack of independence with no driving. Have you got a good stroller though? You should have nice weather over December, my c/s was late December so I walked around a lot in January and loved it. Probably good for toning too ------------- |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 12:35pm
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I didn't drive for 6 weeks. I was still quite sore until then, and I didn't trust that I'd be able to control the car safely in Auckland traffic. And, it was nice to have everyone else run around after me
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 03 November 2006 at 4:49pm
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I am getting a good stroller - valco tri mode - my mum has ordered it and has been told will be received late next week - hope so as not long till baby born. I also got a valco changing table so I don't have to bend down to change or bath baby. I'll get over the drving part and I will work something out I am sure. As you said walking will help to shed some of the 'baby' weight. ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |