C-section anxiety. Trouble breathing?

Kayla

My scheduled c-section is coming up on Monday, December 4th. That’s 6 freaking days! To say I’m not freaking out would be a huge lie! This will be my third repeat... but my youngest is 6, oldest 9 so it’s been a little while.

I’m super excited but also very nervous and I think it’s due to one major reason. During my last cesarean, as I was laying on the table during the procedure, I remember all of a sudden having a sensation like I couldn’t breathe!!!! Nothing freaks me out or gets me panicking more than when I feel like I can’t take a deep breath and I literally couldn’t feel myself breathing. The anesthesiologist kept reassuring me that my oxygen levels were good but knowing I couldn’t physically feel myself breathing did me no favors. Has this happened with anyone else?! It already has my stomach in knots being scared it may happen again.

So as excited as I am, I’m having a bit of anxiety.

Has anyone else had this happen to them or has any suggestions on how to cope during that time?

I hope I don’t sound silly...

Thank you!