Caesarean General Chatter & Discussion #7

[mrscricket]

Nic -
My cathether was done after my epidural. They didn't allow DH to be with me while the epi was being done - he had to go sit in their staff room and a nurse made him a coffee . Afterwards I realised this was probably better for me - it made me a bit 'braver', I tend to be a bit sooky around DH if i am scared. This way i could just concentrate on their instructions and I was helped by the most wonderful midwife, Ricki. She held onto me and didn't let go. Bubs and DH were both in recovery with me (our hospital actually encourages it unless there is complications). We could take a camera but no video - for reasons that MG said. Our midwife actually took photos for us, which was great. Good luck with everything!

[Mumof8]

Hi girls im having my 3rd c/s with the spinal on the 6th of May so only 9 weeks away.
My OB made a statement at my last hospital visit by saying i'd hat to be the one
doing your op!!!(old mole). Why would she make a statement like this!!!
And i was also wondering if any one in here has had more then 3 c/s and how
they got on?????

[aussienic]

I had my 3rd c/s 14 weeks ago.. All went fine.. I did take a little longer to recover, but I think that is because I got out of bed way to soon.. 5 hours..

I asked while they were doing the op if I had a lot of scarring and the answer was No. They said plenty more babies can come from here Still had my tubes tied but always good to know I can have more hehe

[maz]

em honey - i had my 4th c/s wih Mateuaz..doc told me I could have had more but I got my tubes removed as I personally think 4 kids for me is enough...especially now that i have 2 with special needs. dont worry though, that 2 month post baby cluckyness is creeping in

[Mumof8]

Thanks heap for that i was starting to get abit worried cause the end is nearing thank god. Im not really sure Im finished having kids so im keeping my options open this time.we still have 4 Blasties in the freezer. I mean right now with how uncumfy iam and fat I feel im done having babies but this time i want to be 100% sure as after my last baby i had my tudes tied and thats a hole other story.
Maz, Mateuaz is getting so handsome!

[kirsten74]

Hi, I had my third c section last Monday (Feb 25) and now have what looks like an infection in my incision. I have been on hardcore antibiotics since last Thursday night, but there is still a part of my incision which is open. Is this normal? Will it heal on it's own or do I need to go and see the Dr? It doesn't look infected or pusy and the ends seem to have healed nicely. I can't recall having this problem with the last 2.
Any advice?

[nic]

Thanks so much for your replies girls

MG - I had thought about the lights and skin to skin contact, also thought about taking in our own blanket. will discuss these ones with DH as well. I'm trying to write out as many things as I can, so when we have our next OB appointment I can ask him some questions and also thought I would see if he has any suggestions on anything we haven't thought of or other things he may have done with other c/s.

Won't have our hospital tour and midwife meet until somwhere around week 30, so that gives me a bit more time to think of some other questions as well.

Nic

[maz]

Hi, I had my third c section last Monday (Feb 25) and now have what looks like an infection in my incision. I have been on hardcore antibiotics since last Thursday night, but there is still a part of my incision which is open. Is this normal? Will it heal on it's own or do I need to go and see the Dr? It doesn't look infected or pusy and the ends seem to have healed nicely. I can't recall having this problem with the last 2.
Any advice?

get some gawn and put it near your incision so it can get air to it to help it heal. I had this terrible problem with my second and it took months to heal...then I worked out to let the air to it (lets face it..that tummy flap doesnt help with the healing process) I had to use the gaws or a very thing flannel, folded in half and put under my 'apron'. I also got some antiseptic powder from my chemist that I could dust on the yucky area. Have you got some Benbathen matie??? put some of that on your incision to...its helps nappy rash and it also helps festy areas.

Hope it heals soon matie.

Nic - glad your getting your head around things. Keep a note pad around the house so when you think of things you can write it down and wont forget...Like I would have liked some soothing music playing..not for me but for my babies. i didnt even think of it until afterwards..DOOH!

[nic]

Have had a chat with our OB, and he will be doing a spinal, with the catheter to be put in after! So a big woohoo from me there lol.

He said DH will come in after I have the spinal done though

Also, no bub or DH in recovery with me. They will wrap bub asap, and hand to DH for cuddles beside me for a few minutes then send DH and bub back to my room for more warm cuddles, until I return from recovery.

He prefers a stay of 5 days afterwards! How long did you girls stay for? Bub will be born on a Monday, and I suggested to the OB that I leave Thursday, (would prefer Wednesday to be honest) and he was a little shocked at me wanting to leave that 'early'
He did say they will leave the catheter in for the first night, unless I get really pushy about having it removed that arvo. He suggested leaving it in, giving bub to the midwives to take to the nursery for the night and having a little something for me to get a good night's sleep, and that when bubs needs a feed they will bring him to me.

We have our hospital visit on June 10, so will ask them all about taking a camera in for pics.

Nic

[aussienic]

I stayed for 6 days with my first c/s but bub was in SCN . I honestly could have left on day 3. I left n day 4 with my next 2 c/s and could have left on day 2 or 3 but both bubs were also in SCN (unrelated to c/s)

I think its a good idea to get some rest that first night. but ask that bub is brought to you for feeds. (if thats what you want of course)

Mumof6. Congrats on the birth f Breah hope it all went well

[kirsten74]

Hi Nic, I know you may be keen to get out of there as soon as possible, but I would suggest that you wait until your milk has come in and make sure that bubs is attaching OK. If you go home on Wednesday, your milk probably won't be through, and it is much easier to see the Lactation Consultant when you are in hospital. Also the day 3 blues will be kicking in about Wed/Thurs and it is nice to have someone there to take the baby or to just hand you a tissue!
Also the catheter thing, they like to leave it in overnight and you are still pretty numb from the waist down until the next day. I had my last baby on the Monday afternoon and the catheter stayed 'til Tuesday when they got me out of bed. The drains however stayed until Thursday.

Where are you having your baby and who is your Ob?