C-Section tomorrow ..... feel weird

[Sassenach85]

I have my elcs booked for tomorrow. I've been to the recovery info class, I have been for the pre op. I have everything organised and ready for baby and DD5. But I feel weird. It's like no matter how hard I try I can't make it sink in! People are asking if I'm excited and my answer is no.... it's not the right word. Am I weird??? I feel like I should be all excited butterflies by now!

I’m not in the same situation but I’m due in 2 weeks and it doesn’t feel real for me. It hasn’t sunk in yet that do little time away my baby will be here. I hope all goes ok 🙂 x

I had DS2 by elcs last September and felt exactly the same! I was sat in the hospital bed with a gown on and a cannula in my hand and I still didn't feel like I was about to have a baby. It finally hit me just as they were about to pull him out - I burst into huge sobs! Now he's 7 months old and i still cant quite believe he's here sometimes.

To cut a long story short, it's totally normal to feel the way you do. Good luck for tomorrow and enjoy the squishy newborn cuddles!

Thanks ladies! My mum looks at me like I'm insane when I say I'm not excited I don't think it will sink in until I'm holding him. Any tips for recovery? Have bought arnica pills and have peppermint capsules for afterwards.

I’m the same people have been messaging me all day saying they are excited for me! I am not excited at all...I am looking forward to meeting my baby though!! Hope you get some sleep tonight !!

I think the thing is, I'm a worrier. I've done really well this pregnancy not to over think every wee thing. It's almost like if I let the emotion in about tomorrow I'm letting excitement in but also worry and anxiety anyway I'm doing one step at a time and will likely meltdown in the theatre

No advice for your OP but want to wish you the best of luck for you and your little one

I think it’s normal to feel this way, it sounds very overwhelming. Hope everything goes well for you xx