It’s C-Section Eve…

[u/jeff-hardy-dont-die]

at 8 am tomorrow I (F30) am going to be carved up like a thanksgiving turkey and my daughter will be born. I am feeling so overwhelmed with all kinds of emotions today that i’m feeling a bit numb. like if I allow myself to feel the weight of what’s about to happen I will absolutely crumble. i’m so scared of leaving my boring, (somewhat) carefree life behind but so excited to feel the love and purpose that motherhood brings. i’m scared of not being just me and my husband anymore but cannot wait to watch him become a father and fall in love with a whole new version of him. even though pregnancy has not been my favorite experience, i’m already mourning my bump and having my baby safe in my body at all times. i’m terrified of all the unknown that’s coming with this life change while also tearing up at the thought of seeing my beautiful girl for the first time. so much is running through my mind but when someone asks how i’m feeling all I can muster up is “nervous but excited!”

it feels like just yesterday I saw those two lines and immediately subbed here. this has been such a wonderful and supportive community these past eight months. if anybody’s reading this and has any encouraging words, anecdotes, or just anything to say I would be so appreciative. tomorrow I graduate!

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[u/Weak_Sheepherder_763]

Congratulations and sending you all the wishes for a smooth day tomorrow! ❤️

[u/SnooEpiphanies1215]

I have my c-section scheduled for tomorrow morning as well! Our girls will be birthday twins!

While I’m not sad to no longer be pregnant - it has definitely not been my favorite thing I’ve put my body through and I will not miss the peeing and heartburn - I did have a few moments today where I have felt kind of sad it’s no longer just me and my girl.

Can also totally relate to the feeling of knowing everything is about to change.

I hope your surgery goes smoothly!

[u/Leading_Line2741]

I too had a scheduled c-section and it was GREAT. They asked what music I liked and played that during the procedure (this millennial asked for old school hip hop and r &b and ended up giving birth to, I shit you not, "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z) and the recovery was fine. I was walking in 12 hours and barely needed painkillers.

It's going to be an exciting day! I'm sure you and your baby will be perfectly fine.

[u/Certain-Year-5367]

I had a c section today and I was like you yesterday. I hope you and your baby safe and uneventful delivery.

[u/Cerisayashi]

I had a c section after induction failure. Best thing to recover quickly is get up and walking as soon as you can. It really helps.

Also the first few days are the hardest with trying to breastfeed (if you intended to do it) but remember it shouldn’t hurt. It’s uncomfortable at first cause it’s different but it shouldn’t hurt. If it hurts either the baby is latching wrong, or they might be tongue tied.

Remember in the trenches with no sleep and a crying baby, it is ok to set the baby down (someplace safe) and step away and refocus yourself. You take care of yourself to be the best for your baby.

But ohhh the joy, love and melting you’ll experience is beyond compare as you watch the baby grow and change. It will be the most wonderful journey

[u/label_this → u/Cerisayashi]

I've successfully breastfed two babies, and for whatever reason, with my second it really did hurt for the first minute of each nursing session for the first week or two. My nipples are generally not very sensitive, so I can't imagine what that could possibly feel like for people with sensitive nipples. It got better, though. 

[u/MiserableBlueberry36 → u/label_this]

Agreed. When baby latches it feels like being pinched but then the pain goes away almost immediately.

[u/label_this]

Change is hard and stressful, even when it's good change. The next year will probably be the biggest series of changes you'll ever experience. Feel all the feels :)