Thread: My last day of pregnancy

I cant believe this time tomorrow I will be a mummy again, and this time to a boy.

Im really excited, and equally scared! I'm really nervous and the op, the major surgery etc. About how I will feel and heal after, the BF-ing, bringing him home, managing with 3 so young etc etc.

I had pre-op yesterday at the hospital, it was a mixed appointment! I got seen pretty quick for a change, even though I had taken my mate along for company, she ended up sat on her own in the waiting room for over an hour! All my basic obs were good, BP, urine etc etc. Bloods were taken surprisingly easily (I am notoriously difficult to get blood from) and all the staff were in great moods, which rubs off on you doesnt it?

The not so great was being told I should expect to be in for 3-4 days, was only in two with Lilah, and also that they no longer put the c-sec ladies in a private side room, but on the ward. This is due to a c-sec lady having a fit when alone in her room, and it going unnoticed for a period of time. I can completely see why they have changed their policies, and I 100% agree with it, but I am really nervous about being on a ward of people I dont know, whilst in such a hugely vulnerable state, and for the first day or 2, being unable to even get my own baby out of cot etc. I hope that doesnt sound snobby, I guess its just a situation ive not been in before, that I have to deal with.

I had a really good chat with the Dr/Surgeon. She wont be performing my op, as says she wont do 3rd c-secs, and that the more experience theatre staff deal with them, which freaked me out. I asked her about how much more risky this was, being third time, and she told me not to worry, and its more difficult for them, rather than risky to me, that there can be more scar tissue etc. I felt better about it all after that, as a few weeks ago, another Doc told me I was high risk and very complicated! And I freaked!

I also asked her about having more children, as at 15 weeks when I saw consultant, she basically told me I wouldnt be able to have any more after this, and that it would be VERY risky and not at all advisable. I dont actually want anymore, we always wanted 3 so Im happy with that. But I'm worried that as I am only 27, something may kick in when I am, say, 32 or something, and I might desperately long for a baby. Doc yesterday told me pregnancy wouldnt be any more risky and should be fine, and as long as my c-sec goes ok tomorrow and there isnt too much scar tissue, that shouldnt be a problem either. She went back through my last 2 lots of operation notes and says they were pretty much text book, with no complications. Which is good. So that eased my mind too.

Today has been crazy, just really busy. I still dont feel 100% ready, I stil have my cot out or moses basket, this is all being done whilst I am in hospital by MIL and DH, but I want to do it. But having only just moved in fully, everything in just everywhere and there is no way our room will be ready by tonight (We just sleep in spare room upstairs at the mo.

Sooooo, I'll try and post tomorrow if I can. I have net on my phone. I dont have anybodies mobile number to text, but I will stick something on facebook when I can.

See you all soon

Good luck Lise and I hope it all runs smoothly for you.

Sasha xxx

Good luck - hope it all goes well. My boss had 3 c-secs and was fine.

Also, my hospital put me on a ward too after the c-sec but it only HAD to be for 24h. After that I was begging for a private room and I got it fairly quickly - actually, I was begging after about 10 hours.....

Good luck for tomorrow, I can't wait to meet to meet him.

best of luck for tomorrow, look forward to hearing your news!!!

Best of luck for tomorrow Lise, make sure your dh posts some pics asap!

Hope all goes smoothly tomorrow - looking forward to your news and pics!

Good luck. I am sure everythig will go smoothley again. It is a bummer abuot not getting private room but just have the curtains around your bed closed and make sure you have ear plugs to block out any annoying noise but they wont stop you hearing your baby (believe me!) If you are ok after 2 days just ask the Dr if they would consider discharging you early. It's worth a go

I wonder how long it will be before your new baby boy christens you by peeing on your face when you change a nappy

I had a DS after two DD's too Cloudy all by section. I always was brought to a semi-private ward for the first 24 hours before I was transferred to my private room. It was precautionary until they took out the catheter. Good luck tomorrow.

Awww sending you loads of virtual hugs hunny tomorrow morning will be a whirlwind and afterwards you will have one beautiful litle man to squeeeeeeze .
You will most likely be in a bay with other C/S mummies who are all going through the same recovery as you and like pp's said, after 24hrs ask if there is a side room available if you fancy (but some units may make you pay ).
Don't worry about the house (easy for me to say I know), but concentrate on you and little man, I bet everyone at home will beaver away to get things straight for your return home.
Oooh I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear your news , take good care of you