Help. I'm in a black hole over c-sections.

[Kimbles01]

I wanted to add that I was in recovery alone, DH had to go up to the nursery with DD as she had some fluid in her lungs and low blood sugar, so I didn't get proper cuddles until 90 mins after she was born, and I haven't felt any issues re bonding or feeding. It's obviously not anyone's ideal situation, but I guess what I'm trying to share is that things may not exactly go to plan but it can still all turn around afterwards. Hugs

[Nai]

I had 2 c/s and BF for 14 and 15 months with my DD's no problems. Also DD1 was born at 37+6 and I assumed DD2 would be earlier as well but she went 39+3 so the second isn't always earlier. I also finished work earlier second time around assuming DD2 would be earlier but it was good as it gave me time to rest and some extra 1 on 1 time with DD1 which was lovely.

If you take the earlier leave you might find that you are able to relax and get your head in a better place for this birth. Also seriously travelling to work in Feb is hideous! You really want to avoid that when heavily pregnant!!

[HotI]

Hi Peanutter,

Here is a blog (that i love) on breastfeeding after a c section. Caesars and breastfeeding: yes you can! | KORA Organics Blog . The writer is an ABA counsellor, and would be happy to chat if you wanted.

take care Gorgeous.

[Kmn]

It seems as though the lack of control that is inherent in a CS is at least part of your distress. Would it help if a few of us sent you as-detailed-as-we-can-remember CS stories, so you've got a better idea of what will happen? Or would you like to meet a few normal (& naughty) CS toddlers so you can be reassured that the kids turn out OK?

I had a CS when DS was 38 weeks. It took us 6 weeks of expressing to get him BF properly (he was quite little, and would fall asleep on the boob before he had had enough to drink), but he fed until he was 3 and a half.

I think that your little one will either not think about how he was born at all, or will be very grateful to a brave Mum.