2nd time round c-section

[tori1807]

Ok, this is more for advice than anything else...

I had a three day induction followed by a pinto in drip after ds was ten days late with my first. Ended up being an emergency c-section due to complications with labour.

To be honest, that wasn't a problem, but I'm so freaked out about going into labour with my second that I've already decided to have a second c-section. Has anyone has a similar experience and then been ok, or had 2sections? Experiences and advice for 2nd time round. Thanks

[Miscellany23]

I had 2 C sections, second time was hard on dd1 because I could not scoop him up and give him a big hug as I used to...he was 2 so did not understand why. So the advice would be to make sure you get out of the habit of picking up dd1 so they don't miss it when you can't.

[YorkshireTeaGold]

Ive had 2 elcs... All fine both times, in fact recovery was better second time if anything. Just don't be a hero and get as dh/dm to do as much as they can. I was getting dd1 dressed (she was just 2) on day 3.

If that's what you want stick to your guns.

[ElphabaTheGreen]

Just had an ELCS last week - my first was an EMCS. Totally different experiences, EMCS being horrible and terrifying with a slow recovery, ELCS being peaceful, chilled and lovely and I was helping DS1 (2.2yo, almost 13kg) out of the bath four days later. He does ask frequently for 'cuggles' (i.e. pick me up) but I showed him my scar and told him mummy was sore, and he was very understanding, which surprised me as he's not the most verbal little thing. I do miss picking him up, though

[bonzo77]

2 sections here. 1st was emcs with a good and fast recovery. 2nd sort of elective (had a few days notice but had no option for a vbac due to prematurity). Amazing, super fast recovery. Honestly, no painkillers at all after day 4. Driving after a week, lifting toddler about the same time.

[DreamingOfAFullNightsSleep]

I had an induction and third degree year first time round then an elcs with my twins (they wanted me to try for a vb as twin 1 was head down initially) . Loved the elcs. I was in for 4 days as my dh was in on the medical wards with a mystery weakness illness- couldn't even do up a baby's babygro poppers and I was keen to get bf both established with a bell to ring to pass the second baby . I held dd then 19 months on day 5 post section with dh taking the weight under her bottom so I didn't have to do the pick up and put down bit or the full weight. I was driving by day 16 and no painkillers bar paracetamol from day 6 as diclofenac on an empty tummy gave me d&v, that hurt and very pleased with the decision. If I have another, single baby I'd hope, I'd have another elcs I think.

[DreamingOfAFullNightsSleep]

I had an induction and third degree year first time round then an elcs with my twins (they wanted me to try for a vb as twin 1 was head down initially) . Loved the elcs. I was in for 4 days as my dh was in on the medical wards with a mystery weakness illness- couldn't even do up a baby's babygro poppers and I was keen to get bf both established with a bell to ring to pass the second baby . I held dd then 19 months on day 5 post section with dh taking the weight under her bottom so I didn't have to do the pick up and put down bit or the full weight. I was driving by day 16 and no painkillers bar paracetamol from day 6 as diclofenac on an empty tummy gave me d&v, that hurt and very pleased with the decision. If I have another, single baby I'd hope, I'd have another elcs I think.

[DreamingOfAFullNightsSleep]

*tear

[plentyofshoes]

I had my second 10 months ago. I (again) went into prem labour before it had been agreed.
I got to 5 cm and they carried it out. I had alit of scar tissue and I lost alot of blood. I was very badly bruised and it took a goid 8 weeks to recover and I was pretty fit before hand.
I still made the right choice.

[returnvisit]

Ive had two sections, both planned. The first section was my first dc, recovered quickly and up and about in a few days. The second section was horrendous, its been 5 weeks and i still feel like ive been hit by a bus. Ive had two normal vaginal deliveries inbetween. I dont think you can know how you are going to feel after it really. I assumed i would be fine after another section and it was the complete opposite!

[jerryfudd]

Had emergency section first time followed by elective 21 months later. Recovery for both fine although second meant a longer stay in hospital but that was as a result of other complications as opposed to the section itself.

[MrsSlocombesPussy]

First section was an emergency one. Second was planned and was much better. Much less stressful and recovery time was a lot quicker. My first DC was just over 2 when DC2 was born. I spent the last couple of months of pregnancy getting her used to climbing on my lap rather than being picked up, which came in useful afterwards.

[Mrsantithetic]

I had an Elcs two weeks ago. Able to pick dd 2 up a few days later.

Easy recovery and lovely experience