C-section questions

[julie]

Kelly, my case was very rare and unusual. I had pain management problems from the get go and what happened to me is NOT normal. That being said, I would go through it all over again to have what I have now. It was worth it, so worth it. 99.9% of the women I've talked to (mostly who've had twins or more) remember feeling nothing at all, just pure bliss.

I was able to hold Tristan about 6 hours after delivery, which was the first time I went to the NICU to see them. The nurses were hesitant to let me go that soon but I was insistant, and I had to ask to hold him. Cassie the next afternoon (by daddy, then me the next day) and Ry wasn't until about 1.5-2 days later because he was having some respiratory problems.

 

[julie]

Kelly, my case was very rare and unusual. I had pain management problems from the get go and what happened to me is NOT normal. That being said, I would go through it all over again to have what I have now. It was worth it, so worth it. 99.9% of the women I've talked to (mostly who've had twins or more) remember feeling nothing at all, just pure bliss.

I was able to hold Tristan about 6 hours after delivery, which was the first time I went to the NICU to see them. The nurses were hesitant to let me go that soon but I was insistant, and I had to ask to hold him. Cassie the next afternoon (by daddy, then me the next day) and Ry wasn't until about 1.5-2 days later because he was having some respiratory problems.

 

[julie]

Kelly, my case was very rare and unusual. I had pain management problems from the get go and what happened to me is NOT normal. That being said, I would go through it all over again to have what I have now. It was worth it, so worth it. 99.9% of the women I've talked to (mostly who've had twins or more) remember feeling nothing at all, just pure bliss.

I was able to hold Tristan about 6 hours after delivery, which was the first time I went to the NICU to see them. The nurses were hesitant to let me go that soon but I was insistant, and I had to ask to hold him. Cassie the next afternoon (by daddy, then me the next day) and Ry wasn't until about 1.5-2 days later because he was having some respiratory problems.

 

[julie]

Kelly, my case was very rare and unusual. I had pain management problems from the get go and what happened to me is NOT normal. That being said, I would go through it all over again to have what I have now. It was worth it, so worth it. 99.9% of the women I've talked to (mostly who've had twins or more) remember feeling nothing at all, just pure bliss.

I was able to hold Tristan about 6 hours after delivery, which was the first time I went to the NICU to see them. The nurses were hesitant to let me go that soon but I was insistant, and I had to ask to hold him. Cassie the next afternoon (by daddy, then me the next day) and Ry wasn't until about 1.5-2 days later because he was having some respiratory problems.

 

[julie]

Kelly, my case was very rare and unusual. I had pain management problems from the get go and what happened to me is NOT normal. That being said, I would go through it all over again to have what I have now. It was worth it, so worth it. 99.9% of the women I've talked to (mostly who've had twins or more) remember feeling nothing at all, just pure bliss.

I was able to hold Tristan about 6 hours after delivery, which was the first time I went to the NICU to see them. The nurses were hesitant to let me go that soon but I was insistant, and I had to ask to hold him. Cassie the next afternoon (by daddy, then me the next day) and Ry wasn't until about 1.5-2 days later because he was having some respiratory problems.

 

[mom2lillian]

Caroline-I actually agree with you 100% on the topics you mentioned about doing your research, having a birth plan etc I just think that by you forcing that opinion in everwhere, even when it is very specifically not what was asked for it comes across very poorly and as if you are saying something (which you say in your most recent post) is not your intent. Everythign you said is great but there is a time and a place, like perhaps when a thread asks about birth plans or our deliveries or anything but specifically "who had a c and what was your experience".

Sorry this was also not the intent of this thread I will refrain from further comment but I kpet my tongue a # of other times <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mom2lillian]

Caroline-I actually agree with you 100% on the topics you mentioned about doing your research, having a birth plan etc I just think that by you forcing that opinion in everwhere, even when it is very specifically not what was asked for it comes across very poorly and as if you are saying something (which you say in your most recent post) is not your intent. Everythign you said is great but there is a time and a place, like perhaps when a thread asks about birth plans or our deliveries or anything but specifically "who had a c and what was your experience".

Sorry this was also not the intent of this thread I will refrain from further comment but I kpet my tongue a # of other times <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mom2lillian]

Caroline-I actually agree with you 100% on the topics you mentioned about doing your research, having a birth plan etc I just think that by you forcing that opinion in everwhere, even when it is very specifically not what was asked for it comes across very poorly and as if you are saying something (which you say in your most recent post) is not your intent. Everythign you said is great but there is a time and a place, like perhaps when a thread asks about birth plans or our deliveries or anything but specifically "who had a c and what was your experience".

Sorry this was also not the intent of this thread I will refrain from further comment but I kpet my tongue a # of other times <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mom2lillian]

Caroline-I actually agree with you 100% on the topics you mentioned about doing your research, having a birth plan etc I just think that by you forcing that opinion in everwhere, even when it is very specifically not what was asked for it comes across very poorly and as if you are saying something (which you say in your most recent post) is not your intent. Everythign you said is great but there is a time and a place, like perhaps when a thread asks about birth plans or our deliveries or anything but specifically "who had a c and what was your experience".

Sorry this was also not the intent of this thread I will refrain from further comment but I kpet my tongue a # of other times <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[mom2lillian]

Caroline-I actually agree with you 100% on the topics you mentioned about doing your research, having a birth plan etc I just think that by you forcing that opinion in everwhere, even when it is very specifically not what was asked for it comes across very poorly and as if you are saying something (which you say in your most recent post) is not your intent. Everythign you said is great but there is a time and a place, like perhaps when a thread asks about birth plans or our deliveries or anything but specifically "who had a c and what was your experience".

Sorry this was also not the intent of this thread I will refrain from further comment but I kpet my tongue a # of other times <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

I dont want to speak for Lauren, but I'm am POSITIVE her intent was not to say c sections aren't necessary. In her post the first thing she said was that she realized the stories above are examples of necessary c sections!
C section is an amazing surgery. It saves lives.
The point is that in the US, the c sections rate is 30% and huge number of those surgeries are done unecessarily. That isn't a criticism of the women that GETS them, its of the medical docs that give them when they aren't needed.
But as Lauren said, and I'm also saying-it sounds like all you women were luckily given them in circumstances where you truly needed them and they saved you and your baby, thank God.
Its important to be informed of all your options and of all the facts. Women just don't go into birth hoping for vaginal deliveries and end up needing c sections, you know...I know of 3 women in my family alone that either thought they needed a c section or opted for c section and at the last minute there wasn't enough time and they needed to deliver vaginally.
Kelly, I applaud you for asking for all the info you need from sources of experience, esp from women with cf who truly understand your circumstances. It sounds like you have a great team with you and your plan is set.
But everyone that has given birth or has experience with this issue has a right to comment. If it was my first time I know I'd want to hear all sides.
Its not a matter of the 'c section' side and the 'vaginal birth' side (that sounds weird...) thats ridiculous. Its a matter of knowing all sides. All women w cf doing this are quite amazing period. Thats about all I need.

 

[Scarlett81]

I dont want to speak for Lauren, but I'm am POSITIVE her intent was not to say c sections aren't necessary. In her post the first thing she said was that she realized the stories above are examples of necessary c sections!
C section is an amazing surgery. It saves lives.
The point is that in the US, the c sections rate is 30% and huge number of those surgeries are done unecessarily. That isn't a criticism of the women that GETS them, its of the medical docs that give them when they aren't needed.
But as Lauren said, and I'm also saying-it sounds like all you women were luckily given them in circumstances where you truly needed them and they saved you and your baby, thank God.
Its important to be informed of all your options and of all the facts. Women just don't go into birth hoping for vaginal deliveries and end up needing c sections, you know...I know of 3 women in my family alone that either thought they needed a c section or opted for c section and at the last minute there wasn't enough time and they needed to deliver vaginally.
Kelly, I applaud you for asking for all the info you need from sources of experience, esp from women with cf who truly understand your circumstances. It sounds like you have a great team with you and your plan is set.
But everyone that has given birth or has experience with this issue has a right to comment. If it was my first time I know I'd want to hear all sides.
Its not a matter of the 'c section' side and the 'vaginal birth' side (that sounds weird...) thats ridiculous. Its a matter of knowing all sides. All women w cf doing this are quite amazing period. Thats about all I need.

 

[Scarlett81]

I dont want to speak for Lauren, but I'm am POSITIVE her intent was not to say c sections aren't necessary. In her post the first thing she said was that she realized the stories above are examples of necessary c sections!
C section is an amazing surgery. It saves lives.
The point is that in the US, the c sections rate is 30% and huge number of those surgeries are done unecessarily. That isn't a criticism of the women that GETS them, its of the medical docs that give them when they aren't needed.
But as Lauren said, and I'm also saying-it sounds like all you women were luckily given them in circumstances where you truly needed them and they saved you and your baby, thank God.
Its important to be informed of all your options and of all the facts. Women just don't go into birth hoping for vaginal deliveries and end up needing c sections, you know...I know of 3 women in my family alone that either thought they needed a c section or opted for c section and at the last minute there wasn't enough time and they needed to deliver vaginally.
Kelly, I applaud you for asking for all the info you need from sources of experience, esp from women with cf who truly understand your circumstances. It sounds like you have a great team with you and your plan is set.
But everyone that has given birth or has experience with this issue has a right to comment. If it was my first time I know I'd want to hear all sides.
Its not a matter of the 'c section' side and the 'vaginal birth' side (that sounds weird...) thats ridiculous. Its a matter of knowing all sides. All women w cf doing this are quite amazing period. Thats about all I need.

 

[Scarlett81]

I dont want to speak for Lauren, but I'm am POSITIVE her intent was not to say c sections aren't necessary. In her post the first thing she said was that she realized the stories above are examples of necessary c sections!
C section is an amazing surgery. It saves lives.
The point is that in the US, the c sections rate is 30% and huge number of those surgeries are done unecessarily. That isn't a criticism of the women that GETS them, its of the medical docs that give them when they aren't needed.
But as Lauren said, and I'm also saying-it sounds like all you women were luckily given them in circumstances where you truly needed them and they saved you and your baby, thank God.
Its important to be informed of all your options and of all the facts. Women just don't go into birth hoping for vaginal deliveries and end up needing c sections, you know...I know of 3 women in my family alone that either thought they needed a c section or opted for c section and at the last minute there wasn't enough time and they needed to deliver vaginally.
Kelly, I applaud you for asking for all the info you need from sources of experience, esp from women with cf who truly understand your circumstances. It sounds like you have a great team with you and your plan is set.
But everyone that has given birth or has experience with this issue has a right to comment. If it was my first time I know I'd want to hear all sides.
Its not a matter of the 'c section' side and the 'vaginal birth' side (that sounds weird...) thats ridiculous. Its a matter of knowing all sides. All women w cf doing this are quite amazing period. Thats about all I need.

 

[Scarlett81]

I dont want to speak for Lauren, but I'm am POSITIVE her intent was not to say c sections aren't necessary. In her post the first thing she said was that she realized the stories above are examples of necessary c sections!
C section is an amazing surgery. It saves lives.
The point is that in the US, the c sections rate is 30% and huge number of those surgeries are done unecessarily. That isn't a criticism of the women that GETS them, its of the medical docs that give them when they aren't needed.
But as Lauren said, and I'm also saying-it sounds like all you women were luckily given them in circumstances where you truly needed them and they saved you and your baby, thank God.
Its important to be informed of all your options and of all the facts. Women just don't go into birth hoping for vaginal deliveries and end up needing c sections, you know...I know of 3 women in my family alone that either thought they needed a c section or opted for c section and at the last minute there wasn't enough time and they needed to deliver vaginally.
Kelly, I applaud you for asking for all the info you need from sources of experience, esp from women with cf who truly understand your circumstances. It sounds like you have a great team with you and your plan is set.
But everyone that has given birth or has experience with this issue has a right to comment. If it was my first time I know I'd want to hear all sides.
Its not a matter of the 'c section' side and the 'vaginal birth' side (that sounds weird...) thats ridiculous. Its a matter of knowing all sides. All women w cf doing this are quite amazing period. Thats about all I need.