Before I even got pregnant, I used to think the idea I having a c-section sounded much nicer than the alternative...no pushing, no tearing, you get the idea !!! I used to read how c-sections were on the rise across North America, and I used to think d-uh ...of course..have you ever watched "A Baby Story" on TLC !?!?!Now, I just want to slap anyone who tells me they would purposely choose to have a section !!!
I had resigned myself to the fact that there would be pain, and LOTS of drugs....that was until I was faced with delivering a 24 week baby...who was breech !!!
There was no way that anyone was going to let this baby be born vaginally....it was just not an option. The baby needed to be born quickly, and a vaginal delivery could cause problems....so c-section it was, and I NEVER in a million years expected the pain that followed.....for WEEKS !!!!
As many of you who are reading this know, it's tough those first few nights. The nurses tell you to get your rest, yet they're in your room every couple of hours, to check your vitals. After a section they want you up, and walking as much as you can tolerate that first night. I must have looked at my nurse like she had 3 heads....really ?!?! you want me to walk across the room ?!?! my legs felt like they were tree trunks. It seemed like an eternity by the time I swung my legs over the side of the bed. I thought to myself..by the time I get across this room, it's going to be time to do it all over again !!! The patience some of those nurses had....my god..they were amazing !!! I finally made it across the room, clutching my iv pole. I have never experienced such pain as that. It felt as if every stitch would pop right out if i made one wrong move, turned the wrong way in bed, laughed a little.....
I conquered that first challenge..next...peeing, and pumping...GOOD TIMES !!!
Scott would get mad at me if I did not take a wheel chair the first few days after having a C with Lee. They are the pits.....pain wise. I had 2 of them!
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