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Third C-section

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mums2boys · 27/10/2020 23:32

Hi so i recently found out im pregnant with baby no 3. I have had 2 previous c sections(6 years ago & 4 years ago), so looks like il be having a third in june. Anyone who has had 3 c sections or even more wana share their stories?? Im a bit anxious.

Thanks

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Goosefoot · 28/10/2020 02:29

I had 4 c-sections, over about 12 years. I laboured with the first three but not the 4th. It really was fine. Recovery was longer but I think that was more age related.

Mishmased · 28/10/2020 03:56

@mums2boys i'm due my third section in June. Two sections 5 and 7 years ago both boys Grin. Tbh after my failed vbac second time round an elective sections sounds blissful. Try not to worry.

ChipsAreLife · 28/10/2020 04:11

I've just had my third. Two previous were 5 and 4 years ago. I've found this one tougher to recover from. Maybe it's age, or third time round I don't know. I also got a wound infection which didn't help.

The actual section was my best one though! As your kids are a bit older they'll be quite helpful getting you stuff and also not needing you as much.

I would say just take it really easy after and don't expect to bounce back. Good luck!

THNG5 · 28/10/2020 04:25

I had 3 sections in just over 3 years. My kids are 4,3,17 months and 12 weeks. I'm no spring chicken either (nearly 40). I actually found the recovery to my last c section easier than the one before! All my pregnancies were straight forward as well.

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mums2boys · 28/10/2020 08:30

Awh thanks girls for your replies. Definitely helping me relax a bit more. @Mishmased iv 2 wee boys also, getting so excited now

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babyguffingtonstrikesagain · 28/10/2020 08:41

I was in exactly your position 3 years ago.
I had an EMCS in 2010 - got to 10cm, very last-minute, it was very stressful.
I had another EMCS is 2012 - only got to 2cm and things started going weird so they decided to get baby out. Less stressful as I was never in full-blown labour.
My third was a planned CS in 2017 and it was like a walk in the park. So chilled. Plenty of time to talk through concerns, ask question etc.

Mishmased · 28/10/2020 11:53

@mums2boys I just remembered my friend had her 4th section earlier this year age 33 kids ages 2-7. Also my neighbor across the road with boys ages similar to yours had her third section in September aged 37/38 no issues. I'm due on June and plan to have help lined up and good frozen. We're right beside the hospital so DH can pop in for the section and head off again.

Mishmased · 28/10/2020 11:54

@babyguffingtonstrikesagain 10cm and a section must have been so distressing not to mention exhausting.

babyguffingtonstrikesagain · 28/10/2020 12:58

[quote Mishmased]@babyguffingtonstrikesagain 10cm and a section must have been so distressing not to mention exhausting.[/quote]
It was a bit scary, and yes I was a bit of a wreckage afterwards, but you just get through it don't you!
The other 2 sections were a pleasant surprise after that one!

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