2Nd C-section

I've had two C-sections. I had a very easy time healing from both of them. My first wasn't scheduled. I pushed for almost 4 hours before I had my c-sec. I had most of my pain afterward from pushing so long.With my second baby my c-sec was already planned. I was having very strong contrations and dialilating they were afraid I was going to go into labor so they took him two weeks before his due date. The worst part of that for me was just nerves. I knew what to expect and even though i had an easy time healing I was still very nervous and it hit me when I was getting checked in. I delived at Mercy and didn't get to stay on the new remodled floor so I was bummed about that. They took me to this little bitty tiny room were I was going to be until we check out but the staff at that hospital was so wonderful that when it was all said and done I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else!
The whole experience was better for me the second time around. The first time i was so exhausted from pushing plus a little drugged from the epidural that I don't have a real clear memory of when my daughter was born. With my son they gave me a spinal block while in the operating room. It didn't hurt at all. They told me I was going to feel a lot of pressure then I had two docs pushing down on my stomach that made me pretty quesy and then he was born. They made me get up that night to go to the rest room and it wasn't near as bad as the first time. I think everything was easier. Make sure your husband or someone else stays with you to help with the baby. When you get home accept all help possible!! Now is not the time to be "Supermom" just relax enjoy your new baby and the extra help. My incision became infected a couple of weeks later. Make sure if that happens to call your doc. They gave me enough anti-biotics to heal a horse. (I also noticed I did not have near as much post-partum bleeding as I did with my first).

Sorry I rambled.. Good Luck and keep us updated

I had all 4 of my kids C~section and the only one that took a little longer to heal was the last. But I was on bedrest the entire pregnacy. So very out of shape. The best thing you can do to help your healing time after birth is to exercise as much as the Dr. says is safe for you.

I would say it was pretty easy the second time around. I went in that morning about 8:00am by 10:30am I had my baby. I didn't feel anything no contractions, nothing. It was a lot easier I was awake the whole time and afterwards I was sitting up chitchatting, eating, I even changed a dirty diaper.lol. When I went home I had help with the hard stuff but other then that it was okay. best of luck.

I had a crash c-secetion with my first. It took forever to get over but the 2nd was plain but not for the date I had it. I will have to say that I was scared to death to go in for the 2 section do to the fact that I was going to be awake for this one. It was really not a scare as I thought it was going to be. My recovery time was cut in half I was not as tired after this one.

Well from my research I understand that there are actually MORE risks associated with a repeat c-section than with a VBAC. The risk of that uterine scar rupturing are less than 1%!! Have you considered going to a midwife that practices at a hospital? I know that in OKC there is one hospital, OU Medical Center, which is a teaching hospital that allows VBACS. It was my understanding that the only way you could attempt a VBAC was with a midwife that practiced at a hospital, but have since been informed by a friend that as long as it's at this particular hospital you can do it. My aunt-in-law, has had FOUR successful VBACs and is always up on her feet running around chasing her other children (this last time around, 6!) very quickly and her recovery is not very long at all. Compared to other friends who've had c-sections and repeat c-sections, it seems their recovery times are much longer, and they've had all kinds of complications and discomfort with their stiches. Do your research girl! Feel epowered that the laws are not so severe yet that you still can choose how and where you have your birth, just know your stuff!!

Much love,
Missy

I attempted to VBAC, had a crash c-section, that almost cost my son his life because my choice. I am a nurse too, and of all things, labor and delivery.

But, I will tell you that from personal experience and what I hear from many of my patients that the 2nd c-section is always easier, since they know what to expect. Also it can be planned, which is always nice. The recovery seems to go easier too. If you had HELLP with your first, please dont even consider VBACing... especially as a nurse. Nurses are always the worst patients because they know what is happening, and of course, it always happens.

I had severe pre-e with my first baby who was born by c/s at 27wks. I just had a successful VBAC at 40w1d. You can do it if you really want to. It was so important to me and I was glad I made the extra effort to do it.