Pregnant and trying to be stronger

[NikB]

(((B)))

Oh my gosh, it's getting so close!! It's hard to believe. I'm excited for you.

Jenny had some amazing words of advice for you (heck Jenny you had ME in tears and I'm not even pregnant or a mom!).

I hope something gets Kendall turned around. My H's cousin actually had her baby naturally when she was breech - I think she was pretty small though, so she may have gotten lucky. I hope you can avoid the surgery, but if not, I hope the C-section will go smoothly. I have faith that it will.

Thinking of you B, glad you're sounding calmer.

[blindsided1]

Thanks everyone. C-section is scheduled for June 19th. The Doctor said that she looks pretty set where she is and probably won't turn, but you never know. Everyone is excited. I'm in panic mode. There is still too much to do and only 2 weeks to do it. I'm excited about seeing her. But, I like knowing she's part of me. H seems excited. He's been more communicative the last couple days. But, still distant. Tonight we are going to the hospital. He wants to take the maternity tour, so I told him I would go with him. I'm refocusing right now. H seems to be the afterthought right now. Kendall and I are the priority. Hope I stay strong. Praying for strength and peace and a healthy delivery with a quick and painless recovery. Wishful thinking.

[kml]

Has the doctor offered you the option of external version? Doesn't always work, but basically involves pushing on your belly to try to make the baby turn around. Don't know if it's appropriate in your case, but I have seen it work in others.

Ellie

[blindsided1]

I did ask about this. She said there is some risk to it and they don't usually do it for a first child. She doesn't think there is enough room. If it were a second or third child there would be more room and then it would be an option.

[blindsided1]

Ok, H is creeping into my head. I think it is because MIL and I were talking about the baby and I was saying that I need to get the daycare sitch solidified and she jokingly said "Well, there's always OW - ha ha ha". I know it was meant as a joke, but it just struck me wrong.

[StrgMarvelousWmn]

I have to be honest--that was not just NOT funny, it was insensitive on your MIL 's part. I am sure she did no mean it to hurt, but still!!!

You are doing great sweetie. Miss Kendall is a lucky little girl to have such a great mommy waiting for her.

SMW

[blindsided1]

No it was NOT funny, in the least. MIL can be a little tactless at times. I often see a lot of her in my H. She's been very supportive, though.

[JennyF]

Hey blindsided....instead of hoping/praying to be strong.....just be thankful for the strength you already have. It is there and you need to recognize it and give yourself more credit for it.
Don't worry that will go away...build on it!!
I felt at times like I was almost afraid to give in and get stronger because it meant being closer to total acceptance. But strength comes in that. When I see you accepting things, that's when I see you at your strongest.

I love it when you said H was an afterthought! Trust me you'll have a lot less time to think about him when Kendall arrives.

I'm glad you have your date booked. I think it helped me that I knew the date S was coming because it gave me something concrete in the midst of so much craziness.
Hope you're feeling well!
J~

[S.T. _I Made It!]

on your tour, remember to ask

if you can have your baby in the room at all times or not (whatever you are wanting).

Once your in there, do they hook you up to iv's and monitoring stuff, or are you able to walk around as necessary, and does it depend on how dilated you are.

tell them your exclusively breast feeding and don't want baby to have sugarwater or anything else.

HINTS:

I don't know if this happens after a c-section, but naturally delivered causes your uterus to shrink back up. Therefore, you will have contractions after delivering. they are not strong, but more like the beginning ones. Plus, breastfeeding will bring these on immediately too. It's really weird. But it's a GOOD thing. Your body is trying to tighten itself back up. Also, if these contractions are stronger than you'd like, (most likely they will not be because this is your first baby) then make sure you have urinated recently. If you have a full bladder, your contractions could be stronger.


that's all this mommy can think of so far. I'm excited for you!!! This will be a wonderful experience. Yes there is pain, but this is a pain and working experience for a wonderful creature that God has placed inside of you. It is a miracle that is going to happen and when you see her face you will forget everything up to that point because she will be so beautiful and you will have so much love in your heart for her.

[JennyF]

I don't know if this happens after a c-section, but naturally delivered causes your uterus to shrink back up. Therefore, you will have contractions after delivering. they are not strong, but more like the beginning ones. Plus, breastfeeding will bring these on immediately too. It's really weird.

Yes...this does happen after a C-section...and I agree ST...it is weird!!
And your milk will be ready within minutes of completing your surgery too...I was breastfeeding in post-op waiting for the feeling to come back in my legs. Really, besides the pain being in 2 different places, a C-section will produce the exact same reactions hormonally in your body that a vaginal birth would.

You will have a hard time getting up and down for the first couple days after a C-section, but then you'll be amazed at how quickly your body recovers. Take it easy and don't over do it. You need to stay healthy!!

I'm going to send you a couple pics of on your e-mail of me right after having my S....hope that's ok.
J~