Hi

I am going in for a c-section next wednesday (@ 37wks - due to valementous cord insertion, fibroids, IUGR etc etc).

It is only just hitting me now that after all this time of me wondering whether it would all work out, that it is actually going to happen next week. So amongst the stress of not having bought a thing to prepare (will need to leave that up to DH and family) I've realised that I haven't been able to see my bikini line for some months. It has been left to its own devices and I know it needs attention.

I've read that they shave before a c-section. Wondering whether anyone out there has any suggestions or experience re whether I should get a bikini (and leg whilst I'm at it) wax before next wednesday? Does it hurt more with an extended abdomen? If I got it done on Monday or Tuesday next week would it look bad (ie red and spotty for wednesday as that might look worse that the real thing).

I've read that all modesty goes out of the window with the birthing process (and I have my RN qualification so I know that nurses don't give a rats about things like that) but if they are going to be inserting a catheter then I would like to be all sorted down there. I am having trouble fixing my self up after going to the loo let alone waxing or shaving.

Also I've read that they shave your stomach as well. That can't be right? Wonder why they would do that.

It seems strange that I am thinking about this, maybe it takes my mind off the other things that would stress me more (with good reason).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Tucs