I feel them in my butt too lol I was at the dr Friday and she said his head is tucked in toward my back, so I assume that's why!
+1 for feeling hiccups in my butt
Are we having butt babies?!?!
Well, they say when you're in labor it can feel like you have to poop when it's time to push.....& don't they say when you push, push like you're pooping?! ;-)
Thank you sonuptosondown, junch817, sully326, missk0411, for your insight and advice on C Sections. I truly appreciate it! The nurse told me that scheduled c sections = happy and laid back ORs. I'm sure I will pick y'all's brains as the time nears, especially ways to stay calm when lying there.
With my c-section, it didn't take very long once they started. My anesthesiologist was fantastic and gave me a play by play lol. It maybe took 10 min once they started to her being born. And I got to hold her or watch my husband hold her while they stitched me up and took out my cyst.
I did feel nauseated at one point. They said the spinal can drop your blood pressure pretty low, so they pump you full of fluid beforehand. My nausea was from the smell. They had to cauterize the cyst I had, so it was a nasty burning smell. Blech.
Afterwards, I had to stay in bed for 24 hours because I was on magnesium sulfate for my BP. Getting up the first few times was tough. I mostly pushed myself up onto my elbows, or rolled to my side to get up. About the 3rd day, the pain was minimal. I also stayed on top of my medicine pretty hardcore because pain=BP spikes.
I wore the mesh undies, a tshirt, nursing bra, and either pajama pants or some loose fitting yoga-type pants from Target. Just anything that doesn't have the waistband on your incision site should be okay.
Overall, it was a good experience. My doctor was fantastic, and I have no complaints. I didn't have much time to process everything...they told me at 9:30 that I would be having surgery at 12:30. Lol. So that was crazy. Feel free to pick my brain also if you need to!
Do you have to take off your wedding/engagement ring during L&D? I have retired my engagement ring because my hands are getting swollen, but I have kept my wedding band on. It is hard to get off/on, so if I can't have it on I may as well retire that, too, until after he is here! I don't want to be in the hospital, even more swollen, and not able to get it off!
sully326, I've been having intense pressure as well. I just figured it was normal 9 month stuff.
For those mamas that have had prior c sections: - how long was your recovery? - how long til you drove? Went for a walk? - any words of advice for the procedure itself?
I know a lot have already weighed in on this, but I thought I'd share my experience, since everyone is a little different.
Mine was not planned, nor was it emergent though. My baby just never decended, and I stopped progressing, so we did a c-sec. I already had the epidural and they just gave me the booster when I got to the OR while they prepped me (and yes they do shave you down there even if you're already trimmed and shaved. I noticed someone else make that comment).
- My recovery went fairly well and I felt mostly normal, but still slow in about 2 weeks. The first 4-5 days were certainly the slowest and most painful. When they tell you to take it slow, listen.
- I was ordered not to drive for 2 weeks. I started walking in the patient unit the same evening after delivery. (csec around 9:30am, I slept all day since I labored the day before and didn't sleep a wink the entire night before, and went for a walk with my H in the unit around 9pm). I didn't walk a ton right away at home, but more because we lived in the 3rd floor of a garden style apt. with lots of stairs.... when I did go out though, a nice steady pace felt so good! I think that helped like other said. Also, even though my hospital's stnd policy was 3 nights stay after csec, my doc discharged me after 48 hours. (delivery Fri morning, went home Sunday afternoon). I was glad to go home, but the only reason I wished I would have stayed one more night (at the time) was getting out of bed MOTN was difficult and my H had to help me each time, or get the baby for me because even being propped up, it was difficult.
- Just try to breathe and try to enjoy the experience of seeing your baby, and watching your husbands reaction. The OR is typically kept really cold, so just keep that in mind, I shook quite a bit from the booster and the chill, but overall it went very smooth. You do feel tugging and pressure, but should not feel any pain, just odd sensations.
Other random notes: both my arms were left unstrapped, I was never asked to take off any of my jewelry (rings and multiple earrings).
I brought clothes to wear in the hospital, but didn't wear any of them... I did shower on the Sunday morning after which felt great, and then wore a loose cotton dress home - with mesh hospital panties home, haha. If they have them I recommend bringing 1 or 2 packs home, but definitely bring a pair or two of your own super big grannie panties if you have some. You'll want something higher on your abdomen for a good week or two.
Do you have to take off your wedding/engagement ring during L&D? I have retired my engagement ring because my hands are getting swollen, but I have kept my wedding band on. It is hard to get off/on, so if I can't have it on I may as well retire that, too, until after he is here! I don't want to be in the hospital, even more swollen, and not able to get it off!
I don't remember if my hospital had a rule about taking off rings, that may vary hospital by hospital. But just a heads up that I was very swollen after delivery from all the fluids. I had to stop wearing my wedding ring earlier last time because I was pretty bloated all over, but it was way worse the first few days after delivery. I got stretch marks on my ankles! So if you think it may get stuck, take it off now! I got a cheap cute ring in a bigger size to wear.
Post by ThePalindromicOne on May 17, 2015 11:36:41 GMT -5
My SS moment of the weekend... when deep cleaning the kitchen yesterday, I must've accidentally turned the gas stove slightly on. So it leaked gas for well over an hour... I just couldn't figure out the smell (mix of cleaning supplies, cleaning food out of the fridge, and the gas). When hubs came home and realized it, I had a freak out about the baby's well being - even though he had kept movin and groovin. Maybe that's the not that speshul... it was scary!
Do you have to take off your wedding/engagement ring during L&D? I have retired my engagement ring because my hands are getting swollen, but I have kept my wedding band on. It is hard to get off/on, so if I can't have it on I may as well retire that, too, until after he is here! I don't want to be in the hospital, even more swollen, and not able to get it off!
I didn't with DS, I guess I just didn't swell. This time however I've already removed my rings due to a little swelling in my hands, I just don't want to take the chance it could be uncomfortable if it got worse.
My SS moment of the weekend... when deep cleaning the kitchen yesterday, I must've accidentally turned the gas stove slightly on. So it leaked gas for well over an hour... I just couldn't figure out the smell (mix of cleaning supplies, cleaning food out of the fridge, and the gas). When hubs came home and realized it, I had a freak out about the baby's well being - even though he had kept movin and groovin. Maybe that's the not that speshul... it was scary!
Yikes! Glad your H noticed it when he did! If it makes you feel any better, my entire pregnancy with DS I worked in an automotive/agriculture shop and always came home smelling like diesel/gasoline after being surrounded by it and all the random oils and fluids that gets used all the time all day. All is well
In my C-section pre-op, they said to leave all jewelry at home, but it was because they didn't want to be responsible for it/have nice rings floating around. I have a cartilage piercing in my ear, and they said I could leave that in.
No, BM doesn't stain, but you still want to wash it out fairly quickly because sour BM smells bad!
If you plan on breastfeeding, it's strongly suggested you wear at least a night nursing bra to bed because milk boobs need a lot of support.
Thank you! I figured once my milk comes in I would need to wear a bra, but I'm trying to avoid it for now. I've just been wearing DH's t-shirts to bed and I don't think he'd appreciate milk spots on his nipples the next time he wears them
It did stain some of my clothes--I think I had a tank top that stained. Everything else it came out of. It could be that the tank top was a spandex/polyester type one, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. But the top did end up with large greasy ovals on it. It was also white, so maybe that was it? I was surprised.
It seemed like some other shirts had spots, but a few washings faded them out.
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
In another thread I mentioned that I am team pants 100% because poop can leak out of diapers and through onesies- that extra layer of poop protection was absolutely necessary with DD.
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
In another thread I mentioned that I am team pants 100% because poop can leak out of diapers and through onesies- that extra layer of poop protection was absolutely necessary with DD.
We used pants with DD (a May baby). Babies have trouble controlling their body temperatures and usually need a little more coverage. We also used footed sleepers.
I would not overly stress about this now though. I just bought a few neutral tan pairs from Amazon, but you can also order anything and everything after the baby is born. No need to run out and get some now.
Thank you! I figured once my milk comes in I would need to wear a bra, but I'm trying to avoid it for now. I've just been wearing DH's t-shirts to bed and I don't think he'd appreciate milk spots on his nipples the next time he wears them
It did stain some of my clothes--I think I had a tank top that stained. Everything else it came out of. It could be that the tank top was a spandex/polyester type one, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. But the top did end up with large greasy ovals on it. It was also white, so maybe that was it? I was surprised.
It seemed like some other shirts had spots, but a few washings faded them out.
I don't think breastmilk ever stained my clothes, but I wasn't walking around in white bras and white nursing tanks so maybe that is why.
It did stain some of my clothes--I think I had a tank top that stained. Everything else it came out of. It could be that the tank top was a spandex/polyester type one, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. But the top did end up with large greasy ovals on it. It was also white, so maybe that was it? I was surprised.
It seemed like some other shirts had spots, but a few washings faded them out.
I don't think breastmilk ever stained my clothes, but I wasn't walking around in white bras and white nursing tanks so maybe that is why.
Yeah, this was a sleep situation. White spandex tanks were not part of my normal post-partum wardrobe.
trixi282, gilder40, Thank y'all so much for sharing! I love hearing positive experiences. You make it seem not so bad
It is major abdominal surgery, you will be moving slow. But really the recovery isn't horrible, and it's totally bearable. The meds do help, and it's best if you stick to the schedule your doc gives you so the pain is kept at bay. You'll do great!
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
I didn't really have any pants to start - besides onsies, I only had footed sleepers... but I did buy about 4 pairs of pants after she J was born, mostly for when we were indoors. So many places with air conditioning do keep it really chilly. However, there were plenty of times pants got dirty or whatever and we just had a onsie on, and that is when the receiving blankets came in handy. A lot of times I had one in the diaper bag that I just tucked around her legs in the car seat.
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
we're on team footed sleepers.
I did have shorts for DS1 (march baby) at 3mo old, tho. So, maybe towards the end of the summer I'll switch it up.
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
We didn't do too many pants in the summer. I felt like someone was either holding her while she was sleeping which warms them up, or she was loosely swaddled while being held, or I threw a light blanket over her legs if she was resting in her bouncer or swing or wherever. We did put socks on her to keep her feet from getting too cold though. She lived in onesies and rompers. This one will too.
And is your diaper bag "packed" yet, with diapers and wipes and burp cloths and such? I had major anxiety my first time out with DD even with my mom with me, but it was 90% due to my PPD and PPA. I'm thinking this one is a no too, right? I just keep passing my empty diaper bag and I feel like I need to do something, but it seems sort of silly at this point.
And is your diaper bag "packed" yet, with diapers and wipes and burp cloths and such? I had major anxiety my first time out with DD even with my mom with me, but it was 90% due to my PPD and PPA. I'm thinking this one is a no too, right? I just keep passing my empty diaper bag and I feel like I need to do something, but it seems sort of silly at this point.
We didn't bring it to the hospital. I did have one packed ahead of time, but that was probably out of boredom/nesting. It was helpful since we had to take DD to the pediatrician the day after we got home and then 2 days later.
And is your diaper bag "packed" yet, with diapers and wipes and burp cloths and such? I had major anxiety my first time out with DD even with my mom with me, but it was 90% due to my PPD and PPA. I'm thinking this one is a no too, right? I just keep passing my empty diaper bag and I feel like I need to do something, but it seems sort of silly at this point.
We didn't bring it to the hospital. I did have one packed ahead of time, but that was probably out of boredom/nesting. It was helpful since we had to take DD to the pediatrician the day after we got home and then 2 days later.
Ditto - I had it packed ahead of time too. We actually had a ped appt. the day after we were both discharged, for mild jaundice, so I was glad it was packed and ready for that trip.
And is your diaper bag "packed" yet, with diapers and wipes and burp cloths and such? I had major anxiety my first time out with DD even with my mom with me, but it was 90% due to my PPD and PPA. I'm thinking this one is a no too, right? I just keep passing my empty diaper bag and I feel like I need to do something, but it seems sort of silly at this point.
Although not necessary i did bring one for DD and i plan on bringing on for this baby too, with a few outfits and a swaddle blanket. We live about an hour away from the hospital we deliver at (which is closer to my OBs and work) so that is how i justify it in my head
How necessary are pants/ bottoms in the first few months, especially for summer babies? I was putting clothes away and this might be because I'm team green, but I have like 40 onesies for 0-3m and 2 pants.
I'm more of the no pants, just onesies team. But I always have swaddling blankies on hand to wrap legs in. And my first kid was an up the back poop explosion kinda guy, more than down the legs.
re: breast milk stains- the milk didn't stain, but the lanolin/nipple cream did.
Oh yeah i forgot about this since i didnt use nipple cream long, but this is so true
So this makes a lot more sense. I didnt use nipple cream a lot, but I bet that was the culprit. I'm embarrassed that never occurred to me. I just thought I had oily milk.
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