Already had two emergency sections now got 3rd on the way, anyone had 3 sections???

[Flumpybumpy]

and if so is an elective easier to get over than an emergency one??

I had bladder problems after CS3. Previous scar tissue on my uterus had adhered to my bladder. This caused a small tear in the bladder with all the pushing and pulling of the delivery. This had to be stitched up by the consultant whilst still on the op table. I was catheterised for 12 days post op...attractive - I came home with a bag strapped to my leg with my wee in it (DH called me Lara Croft!)

Obviously on antibiotics, got thrush due to rubber tube being in place. I felt the recovery was longer because of all the bladder paraphenalia. But to be honest it was all over and done with within two weeks and we were on our way.

my 3rd was exactly same as uptomyeyes !!except i found even with bladder damage and bag(i looked fab in xmas photos!)that i semed to recover quicker.

uptomyeyes -just interested if youve had/are planning to have more?or if your consultant has discussed it with you?

Uptomyeyes - you sound very practical - I'm not sure I would have coped so well. I know you don't have a choice once it's happened but it is a bit scary to think about.

madcol-forgot to say yes was warned-with all the other warnings when you sign consent form.but didnt really think much about it which is probably very dumb of me.

Thanks - Am going to chat to Consultant soon re: risks etc. I am probalby being v. wimpy. My first C-section was fine hardly felt a thing after. Was up and about that night and removed my catheter and drip in the evening. So don't like the idea of being stuck in bed attached to stuff.

i wouldnt worry about being sat in bed they fling you out!ok,no,good up you get!

Madcol -I don't know about practical, but I have got a very clear mindset about giving birth. I have known since pre children that I would probably always have to have csections because a uterine abnormality measn all my babies will lie transverse - ie they just can't be born vaginally.

So given that I can never have a "naturel" birth I consider the actually delivery not an event in itself - just an inconvenience that I have to get through before I start the rest of my life as mum to the next baby. Not very earth mum I know.

Cheesesarnie - I won't be having any more. My consultant advised me not to due to the amount of damage my poor uterus has already suffered - 3 sections and a puncture during a minor op a year before DS1 was born. DH is 49 and decided another baby would probably kill him so he went off for the snip when DS3 was tiny. A good friend of mine is the wife of an obstetrician and she has had 4 c-sections and her DH says that women can go up to 6 but it isn't really advisable.

I had 3 sections. First emergency, 2nd elective, 3rd (which I was dreading) a non emergency after a 9 hour trial of labour. The worst was the 2nd (elective). Other 2 were fine.

I had bladder problems with section 2. Adhesions from section 1. Because of the risk of this again the 3rd section was carried out by 'someone senior'. Anyway it was fine. No problems with adhesions on the 3rd at all. Uterus was very thin and their was fluid all through the abdomen (not quite sure I understand how unless there was a small rupture) but the section and recovery were fine.

I've had 3. First was elective, second was classed as emergency, and third was elective.

Personally I had no problems with any of my sections, infact recovery seemed to get easier with each one, however this is possibly because 2nd and 3rd babies both recieved special care for 2 weeks and then 1 week and so I didn't have to do much other than lie/sit there.

You brave ladies!!

uptomyeyes-thanks.mine said it was ok to go ahead if we did decide for another but gps said no.so weve ben oooing and aahing for a year

First - elective v quick recovery, walking dog day 5 post op
Second - emergency following 2 days v unproductive labour, fairly slow recovery period took 2 weeks to get out and about.
Third - Thurs am supposed to be elective but went into labour during the night so ended up being emergency, only few hours labouring, asked to come home fri, so far so good would have gone for a walk today if not waiting 4 the midwife, the joys of co-codamol!!

Either way i reckon take the drugs and get going as quick as you can

I've had 2 emergency sections:

the first after induction and a long labour, fully dilated, pushing and stuck baby. I was in the posh Portland and wasn't allowed out of bed much for 5 days but then recovered pretty quickly physically but was exhausted and got on a plane with dd at 10 days old and flew back to Africa. I managed to walk through Heathrow slowly but surely (actually I look back now and think what madness!)

The second after failed VBAC, waters broken, short labour, fully dilated, pushed and stuck baby again, this time NHS, forced up for a shower 12 hrs later, then moved to a small maternity hospital, where they let me go at my own pace for 5 days. I felt this was my best recovery. Got on a plane with ds1 at 14 days old, much better than last time.

The third was an elective, I was petrified, hated all the morphine but recovered very quickly this time because I knew it wouldn't last long and I had two other dc to care for and this time I didn't have to get on a plane,

So whilst the second for me was the best 'experience' I think with the third i had the quickest recovery. Also with the elective the planning of childcare and timings meant it was the least stressful and also I wasn't then 2 weeks overdue as I was the first two times. DS2 consequently is a very laid back baby

The consultant said I could easily manage another section, but I nearly choked and said 'thanks but no thanks'.

Good luck Flumpy.

Denny185-congratulations