U.S. Mommies To Be

[lisaf]

sweet mama - You're not far away from real smiles.. we started getting them this week

 

[DarlingMe]

Hi Ladies. I feel like I am the last one still pregnant here sometimes! Love all the updates on your adorable newborns!

I am pretty sure no one has on this board, but anyone had a section? LO is transverse, unable to turn b/c of a bicornuate uterus. I was told that I will def have to have a c-section with an internal classical cut. B/c this is only done in emergency cases usually I can't find any info!

 

[MissFox]

I had one! Rosie had her horde around her neck which didn't let her drop then she ft stuck in my pelvis. And then her heart rate went into the high 180s. I had to be put under general too. Recovery is hard but Rosie is worth it all. (I ended up with an infection). I've heard that f they don't let you labor recover is a lot easier though.

 

[Soph22]

I had a c section too. It was an emergency section since baby's heart rate dropped dangerously low. It was scary, but we made it through. This was my first pregnancy so I have nothing else to compare it to, but I didn't think the recovery was too bad. Just take it easy and ease yourself back into walking, etc.
I'm not an expert by any means, but I'm happy to share any insight or advice if you'd like.

 

[lisaf]

I don't know anything about the internal classic cut (not sure what that means really)
but I have heard from several people who had mulitple c-sections that planned ones are much easier to recover from (also less dangerous according to my doctor). I also read that the sooner you can get up and walk, the speedier your recovery.

 

[DarlingMe]

I don't know anything about the internal classic cut (not sure what that means really)
but I have heard from several people who had mulitple c-sections that planned ones are much easier to recover from (also less dangerous according to my doctor). I also read that the sooner you can get up and walk, the speedier your recovery.

It is the vertical up and down style incision not the horizontal bikini cut. Mine is supposed to be planned, but I have a feeling I will go into labor sooner and it will be kind of an emergency/rushed thing. I have also heard less complications. Trying to talk my doc into 38 weeks but I dont think he will go for it! LO is already 5 lbs 3 oz so Im wondering if he will just b/c he will be challenging to deliver anyhow, maybe less so if he is smaller! Also I have read there is a risk for cord prolapse with transverse lie when hte waters break. I clearly spend too much time researching!

Everyone I have talked to who has a section in the past few years has said the have to get up that evening, usually after anesthesia wears off!

 

[heyyady]

I had a section- the best thing I can tell you is to keep the incision DRY (I used a maxi-pad up against it for about 2 weeks) and to get a belly binder like this
https://eastmedicalsupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=166
(Oh yeah- and no vacuuming for 6 weeks!)

 

[lisaf]

I googled vertical c-section recovery.. found some message boards with some advice/suggestions
https://www.mothering.com/community...section-requiring-vertical-classical-incision
one person said their doc did a vertical incision on the outside then a horizontal on the uterus to make the recovery easier (not sure if thats an option for you)
https://j-pouch.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3451071921/m/691101421/inc/1

 

[DarlingMe]

I googled vertical c-section recovery.. found some message boards with some advice/suggestions
https://www.mothering.com/community...section-requiring-vertical-classical-incision
one person said their doc did a vertical incision on the outside then a horizontal on the uterus to make the recovery easier (not sure if thats an option for you)
https://j-pouch.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3451071921/m/691101421/inc/1

yup thats what the specialist recommended. I havent talked to my OB yet so we will see what he wants to do. I am assuming he will go with the spec recommendation. Thanks for looking for me! I will check those out.

 

[AuntBug]

DarlingMe - chances are I will need the same in about two weeks due to severe IUGR. My LO isn't quite 2 lbs yet,and will probably be too small to deliver via a regular csection. Unless the stars align and she is in perfect position for an induction, which is unlikely at 34 weeks.

I'll make sure to pop back in and let you know how it was, although she is my first so I don't have much to compare to. My docs weren't too thrown by it, just wanted to prep me and said it's pretty common when babies are so small, the can't safely reach them otherwise.

 

[MissFox]

Good luck ladies. And I really hope your Dr goes for the earlier one- although I've also heard that some labor hormones trigger the baby with breathing easier when their born. Just try to stay as relaxed as you can. I had my section super late and I was up the next day at 2pm (so about 13 hours afterwards- although I wanted to get up quicker but had visitors for a couple hours).

 

[AuntBug]

Happy 4th of July U.S. mommies and mommies to be

 

[Sweet_Mama]

We're just back from a 5 day mini-vacation in San Diego. It was nice and we stayed with my friend who I carried the twins for... two 4 year olds can be very loud, lol. My 9 and 7 year old were very good and the four girls together played school and had a blast. When we were getting ready for the beach I even got to braid the hair of all of them, including the TWINkies. It was awesome to stay with my friends and it also saved us a ton of money. We went to the lake by our old house for free fireworks and say a few friends. It was a lovely time and I'm glad we did it.

Anyway, I am so glad to be home, even if it is 100+ degrees every day. Maggie was obviously exhausted as well because she slept 7 hours last night, which I am very grateful for. I really would like her to do that every night, but hey, I'll take every so often for now.

How was everyone's holiday?

 

[sma1588]

sounds like u had a great time!!!!!



asfm im very excited i get my 3d/4d ultrasound rdone for free next tuesday so hopefully this time its alot better than last time. not only the pictures but the whole process. maybe i will actually be able to see her and know what is what this time because the ultrasound tech really sucked last time

 

[tlh97990]

hey ladies i just found this friend..i noticed a lot of you are pretty far along or already had your babies!! i am 23 weeks today and already ready for november!

 

[MissFox]

Congratulations tlh!!! Do you know what you're having? (Besides a baby lol!) Boy or girl?

 

[JNA]

Heyy Ladies :wave:
I have missed you guys. My internet has been down and I have been too busy to go somewhere and catch up with bnb.

There have been a couple of days I wish i had internet to get help with little Miss Kaliyah lol

Here are some pics of baby girl.

All the baby pics are Adorable!

I dont think i have had a period yet due to the fact I have not stopped bleeding since giving birth

Sma great 3d scan

Dont know much about c-sections but good luck

For ladies with babies measuring small. My friend had a baby 2 days past due day weghing just under 4lbs and he is just fine.
Enjoy being pregnant because I kind of miss it (even the heart burn)

Of course Im super happy lo is here
Kaliyah has yet to get tone to her skin so people look twice when they see us out. Its like a stole a little white baby lol not to mention she has blue/grey eyes.

Glad all has been well with you ladies. Cant wait to bug yall with questions again!

 

[MissFox]

She's beautiful!!!!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

sounds like u had a great time!!!!!



asfm im very excited i get my 3d/4d ultrasound rdone for free next tuesday so hopefully this time its alot better than last time. not only the pictures but the whole process. maybe i will actually be able to see her and know what is what this time because the ultrasound tech really sucked last time

I really hope you enjoy the u/s this time and that you get some great pics. I still wish I would have had one.

hey ladies i just found this friend..i noticed a lot of you are pretty far along or already had your babies!! i am 23 weeks today and already ready for november!

Welcome to our group. Nevermind when people deliver, we're all friends here and support each other. 23 weeks is a fun time, little belly, feeling good. How are you doing?

JNA~She's adorable. I have to laugh that you get looks when out and tell you my little story. I have a very good friend who is black and when her twins were born (early in the NICU) and I went to go see them... it was quite the shock for me. I had no idea they would look so light. She laughed at me and then told me that when she had her first set of twins (yes, she had two sets of twins) at 18 years old, she didn't know either... walked right past them in the nicu and didn't believe the nurse who said those were her babies. Anyway, now I know.

 

[tlh97990]

i'm having a little girl i'm so excited!!! its nice having people in here that have already gone through everything im about to go through!