Hi Laranna,
As the others have said. Definately have another scan at 37 weeks. I will have my fingers crossed for you that that placenta of yours has moved out of the way.
If you end up needing a caesarean I strongly recommend you write out a birth plan. I never even considered writing a cs birth plan and I wish I had have as even caesareans can be unpredictable. some suggestions:
If it appeals to you,
* ask for the screen to be lowered so you can see bub being born
* ask for skin to skin contact while you are still in theatre
* if you are interrested, ask to see the placenta once it's delivered
* Ask for your DH and bub to be with you in recovery
This can all help to normalise the birth and make it a more positive experience.
Also. Just in case you do end up needing a general. Which by the way is very rare. Only about 1 in every 100 caesareans. I definately suggest having someone video bubs birth and also video DH's time spent with bub before you wake up. I was one of the unlucky ones who ended up needing a general. I didn't even really consider the possibility and I feel that if I had footage of my baby's entrance into the world - first cry etc. And footage of all the things she did while waiting to meet her mummy then it really would have helped me deal with the emotional side effects of missing my babys birth. Oh, and if you did have a general make it clear you want bub placed on your chest in recovery as soon as you wake up. I did have this at least.
Just one last thing. As soon as you can get up and walk around - do it! I found it really helped me heal quicky. I was up and walking around as soon as they took the catherer and IV out.
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