C section tomorrow - need words of support!

[vmcd28]

Well, finally, my ds2 will arrive at some point tomorrow. But I can't seem to get past the fact I'm having surgery. Dh and the family are obviously more excited about the baby coming, but I feel permanently on edge at the moment, constant butterflies in my tummy, and worried about it all. I also keep worrying in case something is wrong with the baby. I had 2 MCs last year, then used progesterone cream for 16 weeks with this pg, and then got a high risk blood test result for Downs. Three further scans have shown that all looks perfect, but being older and wiser means I can't seem to shake my worries. Ugh.
I ended up going off my head at dh last night, and at 5yo ds, who doesn't understand why I'm on edge, obviously.

Anyway, sorry for the long post. Just needed to get it all out there x

Don't worry!
It'll be fine, and before you know it, you'll have your new baby!
Good luck!

Good luck, vmcd28. I can understand your fears and I think it's normal and natural to be feeling anxious.

It's useless me telling you not to worry, because you will, but just try (try, try!) to relax and focus on the fact that you are MEETING YOUR BABY TOMMORROW!!!

Is this your first section?

An elective section is very quick and totally painless. They have your baby out in minutes, and you don't really notice the stitching up bit because you are too busy looking at your baby.

It will be a wonderful day for you!

Good luck!:)

Is this your first section? I had an emergency section and while not what I was expecting it all went smoothly. My husband saw our DS first and brought him up to me to see. I had to take it fairly easy for a few weeks but was quite mobile within 4 days (with care!)
Just think, if you can try and relax this evening and get some sleep you wll be fresh to spend the day with your new baby, rther than exhausted after hours of labour!!
Good luck.

Hi all, thanks for the lovely words.

Yes. It's my first section. Had problems after havihg ds1 and swore I'd never deliver naturally again! Luckily the consultant agreed. However, it turns out that the wee tike is breech anyway, so the decision is out of my hands now, hurrah!

I wish I could believe it's all real, tho. I'm starting to think I distanced myself from this entire pg because of previous problems. Who knows? I do know that I just don't believe any of this is happening! Last time I went to the same maternity unit, it was for a D&C, so this all feels a bit weird...

Oh I so wish I was in your position - so close to meeting your baby!!! I know the surgery is a fear and I wish I had something useful to say. I had an awful natural delivery and will be having a CS in March. Wishing you all the very best.