tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post4353001974192745086..comments2023-10-25T06:36:23.817-07:00Comments on Along Abbey Road | A Lifestyle And Family Blog : Coming To Grips With Having A C-SectionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370738385290077594noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-45891927167953625682013-10-28T20:44:39.580-07:002013-10-28T20:44:39.580-07:00I think it is so important to come to grips with o...I think it is so important to come to grips with our decisions when it comes to birth. Things do change and are out of our control but that doesn't mean that God's hand wasn't in it. I think whatever women want out of their birth experience is what they should have. It is a big, important, exciting thing and yes, the ultimate outcome is a healthy mom and baby but a happy mom is also important. And feeling at peace with a decisions in regards to birth is so important! Emma Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06939432151416489920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-81247485285456680892013-10-25T11:04:27.657-07:002013-10-25T11:04:27.657-07:00I feel for you and the whole idea of the birth pla...I feel for you and the whole idea of the birth plan. I definitely didn't get my birth plan either and it was something I had to come to terms with in mere minutes. And Yay for getting to hold your little one in your arms soon :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18019466522171178126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-8703790861376743762013-10-25T05:29:13.889-07:002013-10-25T05:29:13.889-07:00I couldn't agree with you more my dear. After ...I couldn't agree with you more my dear. After having had a baby and seeing many of my friends and family deal with very severe complications I could care less about the "birth experience." It's all about having a healthy baby and keeping mama healthy too. Sometimes I feel that this gets lost in all the hypnobirthing, homebirthing, etc hype. Good for you! And for the record, according to my cousin, c-section postpartum is SO much easier so you have that to look forward to! :) Will keep you in my thoughts! xo Flora and Faunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124251077267130110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-7325468991878853952013-10-24T08:23:17.892-07:002013-10-24T08:23:17.892-07:00Good for you! Best of luck with your delivery (how...Good for you! Best of luck with your delivery (however it ends up happening!) and prayers for a healthy mommy and baby :) Congratulations in advance!! Samantha Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702663925586349515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-4071797232452385872013-10-23T22:02:25.706-07:002013-10-23T22:02:25.706-07:00I am so glad that you published this post. We need...I am so glad that you published this post. We need all women to feel comfortable with their birthing options, their feeding options, their child raising options. You have just got to do what's right for you and your baby. Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-81143424748674592452013-10-23T14:48:28.906-07:002013-10-23T14:48:28.906-07:00I was born c-section because I liked to "danc...I was born c-section because I liked to "dance" when I heard music! Danced for 17 years! My head was beautifully shaped and not cone-headed. My mom was able to have my sister VBAC but we were 5 years apart. She also did it without meds...I don't know if I'm that brave! I haven't had babies and it'll be a while before I do, but I've always been proud of being born from a c-section!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-24337697260126065882013-10-23T13:29:45.677-07:002013-10-23T13:29:45.677-07:00Wishing you and the baby the best of luck! I'm...Wishing you and the baby the best of luck! I'm really excited for you. I was born through a C-Sec and hey, everything is fine on our end. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://janmloves.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JanLoves</a>Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419208722280608620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-35956647607627033952013-10-23T13:09:39.019-07:002013-10-23T13:09:39.019-07:00in my opinion, all mothers are warriors!! You carr...in my opinion, all mothers are warriors!! You carried that baby for nine (ish) months and now you're bringing him into the world the best way you can! I can't wait to meet the handsome little guy! Jessica Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294509400474780332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-62491363347021709562013-10-23T13:05:36.330-07:002013-10-23T13:05:36.330-07:00Can't wait to see the little guy! The day my s...Can't wait to see the little guy! The day my sister was born and I was no longer an only child, was the best day of my life. It's the coolest thing ever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024844577329271158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-77925518051404032372013-10-23T12:39:04.622-07:002013-10-23T12:39:04.622-07:00as long as your baby is healthy and happy then it ...as long as your baby is healthy and happy then it doesn't matter about the birth, that is my two cents anyway. <br /><br />good luck and i can't wait to see photos of him :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298007276718492716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-79091354813058625292013-10-23T12:29:46.665-07:002013-10-23T12:29:46.665-07:00You can do this.
You can ALL handle this. I know ...You can do this.<br />You can ALL handle this. I know you can.<br />I'm due a few weeks after you so feel I've been following along a similar journey... but we aren't breech at this point.<br />Whatever happens you will adjust and do it perfectly.<br />Good luck! Wishing you well.<br />Offer KINDNESS. Choose GENEROSITY. Give LOVE!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11619523078170938337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-54576520112674636852013-10-23T12:24:34.582-07:002013-10-23T12:24:34.582-07:00The only important thing is that the baby is healt...The only important thing is that the baby is healthy - not how they come into the world! I'm so glad that you're feeling positive! :)<br /><a href="http://the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com</a>the creation of beauty is art.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00631784690728820368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-81769295444068340252013-10-23T12:15:08.928-07:002013-10-23T12:15:08.928-07:00I totally agree, so sick of all the discussion abo...I totally agree, so sick of all the discussion about how to best birth! Bottom line is that you gave birth, it won't matter after anyway how they got here just that they did. I'm sure you have received lots of advice, but I can't help but give my two cents since I ended up having an emergency c-section and there are a few things I wish I had known. (I read every birth and pregnancy book on the planet to be prepared for birth but I was sure I wasn't going to have a c-section so I always skipped those parts. Sigh.) <br />1. The worst part is the shoulder pain after from air bubbles leaving your body; you won't want to move but walk/hobble around as much as you can as soon as you can and you will have less bubbles or none at all.<br />2. Wear a recovery wrap/bandage. If the hospital doesn't give you one (mine didn't but friends did) go buy a big old ace bandage and have the hubs wrap around you every day. Helps so much with rolling over and keeps you from feeling like your guts are falling out. <br />3. If you have to sneeze or cough or laugh, use a pillow and put pressure on the incision befor e you do. I learned this the hard way with coughing.<br />4. TMI but I wish I would have known! My incision started leaking and I freaked out and thought it was infected, but apparently it's really normal for a lot of people and is only infected if it has an odor. Could have saved me an instacare co pay.<br />5. Stairs make one sore...avoid the first few weeks if you can.<br /><br />You will do great! I think there are some pros to c sections; you know when baby is coming, your girly parts don't get torn to bits, and some docs will do a little tummy tuck when they stitch you back up (best results if you do that on your final delivery). ;) Best wishes!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129505587535365507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-8098400754242506892013-10-23T11:17:36.301-07:002013-10-23T11:17:36.301-07:00Best of luck with it and GO FOR IT... As long as t...Best of luck with it and GO FOR IT... As long as that baby is healthy and you do good !!!Chrisedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102530340431756504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100477352537773060.post-66879377836681903802013-10-23T10:52:25.878-07:002013-10-23T10:52:25.878-07:00Loved this post, Abbey! And good for you! It reall...Loved this post, Abbey! And good for you! It really doesn't matter how the baby is brought into this world as long as he and momma are safe. Like you originally, I too plan on having a natural birth, but I'm only 22 weeks and who know what will happen by the time baby's ready to come! If I need a c-section, or if I simply cannot take the pain and choose the epidural route I don't see why that should be an issue. Women can be so mean and narrow minded about the birth experience --their way or the highway-- but really, every birth and every baby are so unique! It will be a beautiful journey no matter the means by which he enters the world! Thinking of you!!Danielle https://www.blogger.com/profile/14472582071045116526noreply@blogger.com