jtink: don't worry, it was one of the questions that I asked my anaesthesiologist
I'm going bare toes though but have product on my nails and she's happy to leave that on.
Funny what you just wrote about the last Thursday not being a mom – a very similar thought just struck me this afternoon.
Couple of things that I have bought for the C section: peppermint capsules (which are apparently good if you get severe trapped wind in your shoulder, which seems to be a common complaint and these help it, ahem, pass through quicker), arnica tablets (no idea if these will actually help but going to give them a go) and an Abdomend, which is a US band/support thing that sits across the wound. A number of C section ladies comment on how supporting the wound in the early days really helps so I'm hoping to use that on the Tuesday before I get out of bed for the "special first walk" lol.
kezzie: so sorry to hear you're in pain. Hope it passes quickly and that LO arrives bang on due date
Sass: I have SO much keeping me occupied it's untrue (although it doesn't stop me panicking!) as having the deadline of his arrival means I'm rushing to get lots of things finished off. I think I know because I won't be able to drive for 6 weeks, recuperation will take longer etc etc, I'm trying to get as many ducks in a row to allow me for the first week and a half just to lie in bed and look after LO and myself. At least my mum is here and she'll be brilliant. OH, less so (!) so want to get as much sorted as possible now without having to rely on him.
Hann: not surprised you're excited about the biofreeze especially when in a lot of pain. Hope it works like a charm. I've never heard of it before so keen to hear how it is.
39 weeks for me and saw my consultant today. His head still isn't engaged (obviously not an issue for a C but interesting to note) which is probably due to the fact that it's about the same size as mine. Apparently he has a massive head and a skinny long body. Sounds lovely! Only 3 days left before I find out. Argh!!!!!
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