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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Happy Early B-day JM!
We're celebrating JM's birthday tomorrow since his mom will be here and I wanted to make him a little video. Also, we've just had so many good times together and as we close this chapter and start a new one, I can't wait to see just how many more good memories we will have together. He means the world to me. :)
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Happy birthday, JM! How old is he? (26 or 27?) Wow, we're all growing up for real now, hu? lol (3 kids later I think that's FINALLY sinking in a little)
I have a minute so I'll hijack this comment section to fill you in a bit on what to expect csection wise. FOR ME anyway.
Prep for the csection is way more nerve-wracking than the actual surgery.. sounds crazy but it's been true for me all three times. You get IV fluids (2 bags at least), they shave you.. yeah, there lol, you get an epidural (or spinal.. I've always had epidurals), and a cathedar. (mine was always done AFTER epidural so I didn't feel a thing) When the meds are making you completely numb from about the chest down they start the surgery. I've felt all of the pulling and tugging and touching, but NO pain. The only thing that was ever painful to me was when they had to really push to get the head to come out.. Madison and Carter I thought they'd break my ribs! Samuel was in perfect csection position and basically slid right out. They let you see the baby as they close you up. (takes about 15 minutes or so) At JRMC they then take the baby to the nursery to do "whatever" and you go to recovery. If the baby checks out fine they bring her to you and that's where you get to hold her and breastfeed for the first time. Many newborns will spend an hour or so at that very first nursing session.. LET HER. :) (and of course let her nurse as often and for as long as she wants in that first week especially!) They'll take you to your room after about an hour if you're doing okay and you'll stay at least 48 hours. If you get an epidural it's nice b/c, depending on your insurance, you can keep it in until the next day. (awesome! NO PAIN!) If you get a spinal or they remove the epidural, expect the pain of the surgery to gradually set in pretty quickly. The first csection is usually the worst. You'll be REALLY sore obviously in your incision area... when you breastfeed you might feel a lot of cramping as your uterus shrinks back down (great for you, though it can hurt under that fresh incision) and gas pains are what most women complain about the most. They can range from uncomfortable to severely painful. The best thing for that is to move around... yeah, I know... but it really works. If they try to give you laxatives (make sure you know what each of the pills they bring you are.. they'll slip them in!) I would highly recommend you say "no thank you." It made my gas pains HORRID... I didn't take any after Samuel and I had NO GAS pains and also no problems using the restroom before I went home. Don't let them bully you! My doctor said it's fine to even go around a week without a BM after having a csection.. and with a Dr. for a hubby I'm sure he'll keep an eye on how you're doing. :) Just don't expect to feel like other women you've seen give birth naturally.. it isn't the same. You might not be able to walk comfortably for around 3 weeks, and it can take MONTHS to feel normal again. Samuel is 5 months old and if I exercise a little too much I can feel some sharp twinges and aches in my incision area. It just takes a lot of time.. so be patient! Moving around too much those first 3 weeks is sure to set you back.. so make yourself sit down! (so hard.. I know) I've actually had GREAT births by csections... I know you'll do great. It's sooo amazing to see that baby be pulled out... I'm so excited for you guys!
Hi Allison.I second what Mandy said...Don't worry about a thing * you are married to a Dr.*and good luck.
I'll be checking the blog for a picture of Miss Jenna Marie..can't wait to see Sophie and Max with their baby sister!!!Happy Birthday to JM!
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