FTM with csection tomorrow- good vibes please

YOU GOT THIS! You get to finally meet your beautiful baby after 9 months growing them! Just think about all the cuddles and try not to think to much of what comes before, I know it’s hard but I find thinking about all the amazing things you’ll do after helps a lot, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery 🫶🫶❤️

FTM 1 week post section here and even though I was shitting myself at the time it was the best thing for us, recovery is going well and my baby was delivered and I was stitched up within 45 minutes. I'm a wimp as well, never broke a bone, never needed surgery or anything. It's hard because for me I don't think no matter how much people would of told me their stories I still don't think I could of been prepared. Sounds silly but remember deep breaths really helped ground me at times.

This will be me in two weeks, 4 days so I completely get it. Look up hypnobirthing for c-sections on you tube and practice breathing to stay calm as the calmer you are, the more oxytocin you produce rather than adrenaline

FTM 4 months post section, I was shitting myself at the time however it was one of the most comfortable experiences I’ve ever had, small scratch for local anestetic and you don’t feel any pain, after spinal block your numb from pretty much your arms down it’s a funny sensation not being able to see anything and then whilst they’re stitching up you can hold and cuddle your gorgeous little one! And nothing hits better than that tea and toast after 👌🏻 you’ve got this mama!! 💜💪🏻 just deep breaths and music if it helps you relax they can play your own playlist xx

Me too! We've got this! So soon we'll finally see the little feet that have been kicking for so long

I'm currently in today and not slept a wink. I've had surgery before for gallbladder removal, so I sort of know what to expect. For example, the walk to theatre. I think this time the beauty about it is, I get to spend the whole time with my husband (so I'm not alone) & we get to meet our beautiful girl ❤️ good luck my love, we've got this xx

Good luck today ladies!! You’ve got this 💜 today is the day everything changes and don’t forget to take sooo many photos and videos! I’m a big chicken and I’m having baby 2 with an elective soon as my first Caesarian was so calm and happy. I look back on those photos and that day with such happiness and pride in myself for being brave. It’s going to fly by, they are so good at their job and you’ll have baby in your arms in 10 mins and you wont even notice being in a theatre after that moment. Soak it up! New baby, new baby smell, calling family, cuddles. Your first shower pp will be the best of your life too xx

Just to update on this- despite being a huge wimp I found the whole process of the csection- from cannula to anaesthesia to the operation itself- absolutely fine! Maternity and surgical staff have been brilliant and so so helpful and kind. Hope that others who went yesterday had a good experience- and just to reassure anybody else planning a csection that you absolutely CAN do it. X

Aww good! I'm so glad yo hear you had a positive experience with it! 💖

Mine was fab! Although they have to do my spinal block twice, which meant I was scrunched up for 20 mins, but other than that, brilliant! I'm home now xx

Oh huge congrats @Natalie! Hope you’re all doing well X