Monday, April 16, 2012

Scheduled C-Section

We are having our little one by scheduled c-section. This is because I had a terrible car accident in 2001 and broke/cracked my pelvis in five places. The doctor said I could chance natural birth but he would recommend against it. That is basically what every OB/GYN has said to me since the accident so Ryan and I were not surprised.

We attending a C-section class a few weeks ago at our hospital and got the skinny on the process. I think I can handle it- although I am not looking forward to the epidural/spinal tap or being so cold in the surgery room. Our hospital is really into letting c-section parents have two to three hours of "bonding" time while they stabilize you in triage- they discourage visitors and as few nurses as they have to send in. This is also the first time you meet a lactation consultant. The hostess in me is a bit concerned about my parents waiting in the waiting room that long but I guess I can get over it.

However today is a big day, because now that I am past thirty weeks we can go ahead and schedule the delivery. Then lots of big plans can happen, plane tickets and hotels for my parents and travel plans for Ryan's parents and maternity leave planning. Very exciting! (although I kinda feel like Widget might be scheduling his own birthday)

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