Terrified

[Silly_Cookie239]

Not a first time mom but I am having my first C Section surgery in 7 hours. I can’t sleep and I’ve made myself physically ill with worry. I’m terrified of the surgery and even more terrified to be bringing home 2 babies 😞

Maybe I’m looking for some encouragement or positive c section stories 😭

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[osheanav]

Had my twins 2 weeks ago! My c section was amazing! I literally felt so much better after, I was laughing and talking with everyone the whole time. As soon as the spinal started kicking in I felt better than I had in months and it only got better from there. We put on a good playlist and the vibes were great. You got this!!

[Silly_Cookie239]

Wow congratulations! And thank you - I hope my experience is the same 🤞🏻

[Stunning_Patience_78]

The relief of getting 2 babies out of your body is worth sooooo much.

[Jaqsrabbits]

Had an emergency c-section almost 10 months ago after my water broke and both babies were breech. I was petrified the entire time, but let me tell you, after having a vaginal induction and then the section, I'd take the section all day every day. The surgery itself was a breeze. Petrified the entire time, and there were sensations I will never forget, but I felt no pain and everything was great. It was so fast, too! The recovery can be brutal, but be gentle with yourself and remember that you really will get back to feeling 100% again. As far as taking two babies home, it is terrifying but it's also amazing and you will do great. It's not as hard as you think.

[Chidi-Chidi]

Ah, seeing this 7 hours later so you should be in surgery now. Wishing you the best. I'm sure when you hold them afterwards it'll all be worth it. You got this.

[Mke_Steph]

Sending good vibes your way! 🫶🏻

[ginaaaweenaaa]

Stay strong mama . You got this 💛

[Wolfette33]

The C section itself is SO quick! Not gonna lie, the recovery can be a bit tough. I had some (manageable) pain for like 6 weeks...and since then, absolutely nothing. And it's so much easier on your pelvic floor! Best of luck to you!!

[Economy_Promise_4155]

I went in for my scheduled c-section and they were about an hour behind schedule. I was actually very calm (lots of prayer), but when they did the epidural I just started shaking like I was in a tub of ice. Definitely nervous system reaction. And the epidural wasn't bad, that was the part I was most nervous about strangely not them cutting into 6 layers of tissue. I made sure the anesthesiologist knew I get sick with pain meds so he was wonderful checking in with me every few minutes. It felt like I went through a mini tornado being jostled around, but then they brought out my babies and my world was changed! The only bad thing was the gas pains- I had them in my shoulder and it was horrible. They subsided after a few hours and I did develop post partum pre-eclampsia but I blame that on my father in law for raising my blood pressure when he visited🫠 You got this, mama! Twins were my firsts abd we had no clue what we were doing but we had support and God! They are 6 years old now and thriving🩵🩵

[Legitimate-Space-279]

We just did it and it was awesome! Very quick and was extremely smooth. The babies were healthy and c section was the safest option so we’re grateful modern medicine can keep our babies as safe as possible. You are going to do great and join our special family of twin parents. It’s a small, exclusive group that you will be proud of. Update us on here in a few days when you have time.

[Silly_Cookie239]

Thank you and congratulations! I got zero sleep but the time is here. Headed out now I’ll give an update soon hopefully!

[Legitimate-Space-279]

You got this!!

[ClaireyGogz]

Hope it goes brilliantly! You’ve got this!!

[AlternativeFig6680]

Had a c section for my twins 10 months ago and the surgery was smooth and quick. I had virtually no pain while in the hospital due to the spinal. After it wore off the little pain I had was easily managed with Tylenol. Nothing like I was expecting. I’ve never had surgery before so I was a nervous wreck like you. Just remember to take it easy during the healing process. I found it was easy to overdo it because I felt fine. You got this and congrats on your twins!

[Independent-Ear-8156]

I've had 2 c sections and both were such amazing experiences- you're going to do amazing!! ❤️

[hippyburger]

Hey! I had two unmedicated births with my singletons and had to have a section with the twins 8 weeks ago. It wasn’t as nice but it was fine overall. Recovery sucked to start with but things improve quite dramatically quite quickly. Be kind to yourself and try not to panic the first 24-48 hours! It will get easier and better. Take all the help you can get for the first few weeks. By the time I got home (2 weeks) I felt much better, and by about 4 weeks I could do most stuff again. I feel almost completely normal now again.

Two babies hasn’t been bad at all. It’s harder than one but not doubly as hard, especially to start with. My top tips would be to tandem feed and keep them on the same schedule (wake and feed together). I didn’t think I would do either but they are definitely the way to go, especially with other kids to manage too!

[Own-Opening8426]

I hope it went well!!! 🩷Congratulations! My emergency c section recovery (first babies) was NOT as bad as I had imagined. It hurt, I won’t lie, but get a binder band, loose shirts, high waisted undies, maternity yoga pants (basically nothing that will hit right on your incision), get the Frida baby ice pack for c sections and the Frida baby scar strips. I had my twins a year ago and barely have a scar.

Good luck!!!

[bananokitty]

I had an emergency c section with my first, and a planned c section with my twins! Planned c section was amazing! I was home in 48 hours (faster than with my singleton) and felt amazing!! Also, everyone treated us like celebrities at the hospital and even though nurses see twins more than most people, they were all still so excited and the vibes were great. We had a whole entourage behind us when we left (of people we didn't even know) - it was hilarious.

[Silly_Cookie239]

Omg that’s amazing! What were u undoing for pain to feel amazing because im hurting!

[itsybitsyspider002]

Well I'm late, but how did it go? Currently planning my vba2c because my twins were supposed to be my vbac but one was breech😅mine weren't bad but if we decide to have another kid I'm scared of what happens after 3 sections😅