Csection today......nervous

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I don't know why I'm so nervous?!? Maybe it's better not knowing.

Had emcs 22 months ago , so I know what to expect. Still can't shake that feeling of nerves

Ooh, a brand new baby by the end of the day! I've not had a section, but I was nervous about both my births. I think the worst thing is the anticipation because once things get started you just get on with it. Do you know what you're having?

You'll be fine. It's normal. It's apprehension, mixed with excitement at meeting the baby and if you're anything like I was, totally shitting yourself at the fact you're now going to have another child to look after!!! The planned csections are very different to the emcs. Much calmer, everyone in control. It was really quite surreal hearing the doctors gossiping about what they did last night while I was lying there waiting to give birth! In a way it helped because it was so ' normal'.

Good luck!

I've had 2 planned sections and was much more nervous second time round, think it was because I was worried about how bad I was going to feel afterwards, coping with the baby and a 4year old and somesillystuff that I won't bore you with. As it happened I felt much better second time round and only spent 1 night in hospital. And planned sections are generally much nicer than emergency ones, I always say mine were really civilised!
You'll be fine, good luck!

Thanks all. It's such a strange feeling . I'm super excited but have this sickness feeling at the same time. Doesn't help have to be at the hospital for 7am :( xx

New.....yes it's a boy. Was very obvious on the scans :) (had growth scan due to measuring 4 weeks ahead) already have a ds so I'm outnumbered :) xx

Ooh, good luck! Remember to take a magazine in case you're waiting around (not that you'll be able to concentrate on the words). I have two girls and they get on beautifully so I bet your DS will be smitten with the baby (although, before I get flamed, I'm sure mixed sex siblings love each other just as much!)

Aw they can be best man for each other! Good luck, I can understand why you're nervous, but just try to take it easy and relax as much as possible. Everyone I know who has had an elective CS say the recovery time is SO much quicker than emergency CS.

Good luck today! Just wanted to post to say that my elective section was brilliant! I recovered far more easily after that than after my complicated 'natural' birth. The day itself I was a bit nervous but it all went so smoothly and I've been recommending c sections to anyone and everyone since!

I'm having a CS next Tuesday and just wanted to say good luck, let me know how you find it, as I too as nervous as hell!

I found my elcs very weird compared to the emcs - the staff were all really chilled, taking their time, telling jokes - it just gave me time to think about it, I think I preferred the quick prep for the emcs!

Stitching up felt a lot quicker this time for some reason, the actual op seemed a lot speedier

Thanks everyone. I'm all gowned up and ready to go. It does feel a lot different to last time. I think my nerves have turned it to excitement. Can't wait to see what my little man is going to look like. Thanks all for your support xx

Good luck! Let us know how it goes :) x

Ahh good luck OP!!

I remember the anticipation at my last CS (i've had two)

This time I am having my CS under a GA so not quite as excited!

Hope everything goes well and we look forward to hearing about your lovely new baby boy soon!

Good luck!!

Jude Grayson was born at 11.09 weighing........10lb 12oz I'm still in shock he is huge.

Thanks all for your love and support xxx

Ahh lovely name!!

Hope you are feeling well and what a fantastic weight!

Were you overdue?

Congratulations! That is one big baby! lovely name x

No, I was due on 31st may. I have had growth scans throughout but I didn't think he would be this big.

Spitting image of my 1st born

How much did your 31/32/33 growth scan show?

(only because I had one yesterday!)

Do you have GD?

My first was 9lb (on his due date) I was shocked how big he was as my belly was small!!

Well done OP, I bet he is so lovely and chubby x

Aww congratulations and lovely name. I was in your exact position 2 weeks ago today. My baby girl wasn't quite so big though just Aswell you had a section xxx

Great to hear that all went well! Great name and weight!

Congratulations! Now enjoy the cuddles!

Abbie.....I agree with previous posts a planned csection is calmer. Please don't be too nervous I'm sure there is a great team looking after you.

Number 3..........he was 5lb 10 at 30 weeks and 7lb 8oz at 36 weeks xx

Wow he was a big boy indeed!

Mine was 4lb 9oz yesterday (32+3)