Babies born~November 16-31st 2009 #1

[Arimeh]

As someone who's had a c-section followed by a VBAC, how did you find that VBAC and did you feel the recovery etc was much easier than a c-section? I had to have an emergency unexpected c-section but am hoping I can go the VBAC next time. Whilst I've healed well I hated being stuck in the bed on a cathetar feeling sorry for myself for the first 2 days and now not being able to drive is giving me the you know whats! Just interested in your opinion.

The recovery from a VB is definitely quicker to get over than a section. I think I was feeling pretty good by day 3 - I mean, I was up and walking around straight after birth, but my tailbone hurt like crazy and my back was thrown all outta whack from labour - but I have a dodgy back, plus I had SPD during my pregnancy so everything was out of alignment. Now 2 weeks later, I don't even feel like I have given birth!!! Mind you, I'm not tempted to find out if my "equipment" still works - bwahahah!!!! I've told DH he's not going near there for at least 3 years.. haha... but yeah, I feel no different (well I have smellier gas ... LOL) but yeah, its so much better. I was driving by day 2, which is a hell of a lot better than my c-section recovery - plus - no infections had here!!! I only had two little tears from giving birth, so I probably got off easy - people with stitches or whatever might say their recovery was longer?

But yes, I definitely didn't miss the catheter this time round - oooh I hated that with my sections, and having someone give me a sponge bath, and replace my pads for me - arghhh the shame.

No way of giving birth is "easy" but i definitely preferred my recovery this time round (although I could have easily gone without the stinging whilst peeing bit for a week, christ that hurt.. lol)

[Tess]

Hi, I was wondering if I could join your thread? My little man 'Samuel' was born on 25 November a little earlier than expected (due on 26dec), so unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of getting to know you ladies over the past few months.

Anyway thanks, Tess.

[~Serenity~]

hey tess and welcome...as u can tell ive had a few early ones too.....

with my csec i never had ppl give me sponge baths i think i had a shower that night or next morning but i was also walking around by that night i hated when they took the cathider out i got this weird pain i think labour recovery varies with the first to they i was just tired so it was that aspect of it but with hunter as i didnt feel it cos he was in to much of a hurry to give me labour i didnt even feel like id had him once out and was dtd after a week but i dtd after a week this time to with the csec so that must just be my crazy hormones and labido lol

[nattyfred]

Hi Tess and welcome..Congratulations on the arrival of Samuel. I hope he is happy and healthy even though he was a little early

Geez Heavenly!! lol I thought I was keen, doing it after 4 weeks lol..It felt weird

[Alison1973]

Hi Tess and welcome, congratulations on the birth of Samuel, he obviously wanted to be here for in time for Santa. I had my first baby on the 30th November, a day late, emergency c-section, Amelia Alice is her name and she's 15 days old today.

Hi Arimeh - thanks so much for that info on your experience of a vaginal birth vs c-section. I'm definitely going to ask the OB at my 6 week check if I can have a VBAC next time. Considering the c-section was due to my high temp and bubs high heart rate I'm hoping there's no reason I can't do it naturally next time. Really want to experience that and was disappointed I didn't get to this time.

AFM - had a crap day today, Amelia was really unsettled today, very unlike her, she usually just feeds and sleeps but every time I put her down she cried. I think she's so overtired now and is asleep on dad's chest but I'm shattered, didn't get an arvo nap which I really wanted today. grrr.

Went to the local Woollies tonight as the shops are open for Chrissy, it was dead quiet so did a whole shop in peace! Was so nice to get out the house, this driving is giving me the you know whats, although I realised today even if I sneak in a drive I can't lift the pram in and out of the car so I'm stuffed either way, double grrrrr to the c-section!!!!

Hey Natty - sounds like V is settling into a routine, wahoo, just when I think I'm getting one it blows up in my face a little.....each day as it comes. I have to remind myself Amelia is only 2 weeks old hee hee. Gosh I'm impatient! Bloomin Gemini!

[Snowy Love]

Welcome Tess & Samuel!

Well done Natty for having a sleep when you can day - I intend to do that but get distracted by this & that (not by doing housework). The goat casserole sounds good, but I couldn't convince DH to try goat. I try to make double meals often so I can have a couple of nights off cooking each week. Mr I is always awake and wanting attention at 5 to 6pm so I need to have something in the freezer if I can't cook.

Alison - shopping late sounds like a great idea. I'm dreading trying to find a park and getting the shopping done next week.

I got the catheter & sponge baths even though I had a VB 'cause I fainted after the PPH (and then fainted again 12 hrs later when we tried to get me in the shower) and they didn't want me standing up in case I did it again. Not fun! However most people don't have my tendency to faint so its not normal for a VB, even if you have a PPH. I had stitches, but the didn't bother me and I missed the stinging 'cause of the catheter.

Gotta go - I can hear my master's voice!

[nattyfred]

Hi yeah Snowy why is it that they want to play at dinner time? I have to premake dinners too and even then I have to eat with her on my boob at times...I dropped rice on her head last night heehee....

Alison you are doing fine for 2 weeks. Im only just feeling like I MAY be able to do it all on my own at some point...god help me....

xx Natty