Just a little encouragement/Birth story

I had a planned c-section on Wednesday 8/29.

I was so terrified going into it because from all that I heard and read online it was going to be the most painful experience of my life. I am so grateful that this was NOT my experience. The worst part of surgery was the spinal tap and honestly that wasn’t even that bad.

My baby was out within 15 mins and stayed by my side the entire time. Immediately after surgery they wheeled me out and baby and I did skin to skin and he breastfed. He latched right away and had a very powerful suckle.

I couldn’t believe how absolutely perfect he was. He was better than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. I was and still am in total disbelief my body helped create such an amazing little boy.

I was taken to my room about an hour after surgery. I was so excited to have a private room! What a blessing.

For the first day of recovery I had a catheter in so I could get up from bed. This was the hardest part of recovery! Not being able to get up and needing help getting baby out of the bassinet. But this only lasted one day! As soon as they removed the catheter I was able to start walking around and using the bathroom.

Day two consisted of me getting used to moving around. I was definitely sore but nothing I couldn’t handle.

Day three I was already starting to feel like my normal self. I felt fine. Again a little sore but I was able to take care of baby with out assistance. At this point the only thing I was taking for pain was Motrin and Tylenol.

I asked to be discharged later that day because I felt well enough and wanted to bring baby home.

I spent two nights at the hospital instead of three. I’ve been home now since Friday night 8/31. I feel great!! I am totally back to normal at this point and am totally shocked!

I had this horrible idea of what a c-section was going to be like and I couldn’t have been more wrong. Obviously everyone is different and I my have just gotten extremely luckily. I know of a few friend who had very challenging c-sections and my heart goes out to anyone else with this experience. BUT it is possible to have a good experience also. I am testifying to that. If you do have a c-section coming up don’t freak yourself out. You never know what kind of experience you will have. Stay positive!

Here is my precious little baby boy...

Nicholas William

08.29.18

7 lbs 11 oz & 20.5 inches long