The Delivery Decision is in
As many of you know, we attended our 36 week scan and consultant appointment on Wednesday. Here’s what we found out from the scan:
- Bebe is healthy and seemingly happy. Current measured weight is 6lbs 10oz at 36 weeks.
- Bebe is head-down and all physical development appears to be normal.
- Placenta is still covering the cervix thus medically advisable to proceed with elective c-section
We then met with the consultant. It was not the same consultant as we met with at 17 weeks but that’s beyond our control. First the consultant introduced herself and then she asked me a few questions including “Well, what have you decided?” which sort of confused me. I reinforced our desire to proceed with a c-section. She then asked if I was aware of the risks with a c-section and I reassured her that I have indeed done my research and fully appreciate the risks and recovery issues related to c-sections. I also mentioned that with the fact that my placenta was still considered “low-lying” and covering the cervix, I was of the understanding that medically necessitated a c-section. She agreed with all of the above.
The consultant then advised me that they normally like to schedule elective c-sections as close to the due date as possible which surprised me. I questioned this with her. All of the information that I have read regarding low-lying placenta and elective c-section indicates that they don’t want to risk you going into labour so will tend to perform elective c-sections before the due date. Of course, the longer Bebe is cooking, the better for Bebe.
After a bit more discussion about procedures and such, the consultant left the room to determine a date. About 15 minutes later she came back and gave us 2 December, 2011 as a delivery date. Mark and I looked at each other and shrugged our shoulders and agreed. It does sound like a nice date and it is on a Friday which will help with childcare for Ella. Hopefully, all things being well, we’ll be in hospital over the weekend and then be able to start the next week at home.
I do have concerns, however, about going so long. My original due date was 7 December so the new due date is only 5 days before that. I worry that if I go into labour early, my planned, elective c-section will then become an emergency c-section. I worry about bleeding over the next 23 days even though I haven’t had any bleeding issues and worry about making it another 23 days. But, I have to just try to think positively and think good thoughts and hope that my body cooperates and waits until 2 December. And have faith that the medical professionals are doing the best for me and for Bebe.
The list of items to accomplish over the next 23 days includes:
- Finish decorating new Master Bedroom
- Make-over Ella’s Big Girl Bedroom
- Re-assemble nursery to return to “nursery” status
- Buy bottles, changing pad, Moses basket, infant car seat, sling, other bits and bobs
- Breathe, enjoy remaining time as a family of three, try not to fall out with Ella
- Try to sleep
It seems that we will have a December Bebe! So begins the countdown…
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So so SO happy for you Karin. All I would do is keep the hospital updated of any mild contractions etc. so if needs be they can bring your elective section forward. MC was due on the 16th and I had her by elective section on the 11th.
Make sure you go an buy some arnica from Boots and a caesarean belt from Mothercare….both MUST have items to speed up your recovery. I was pushing the pram out walking on the 3rd day, in a much better state than my friend who gave birth naturally. I was also driving within 2 weeks
p.s. The 2nd Dec is my cousins birthday
x
Glad you got what you were after and now you have a date, you must be so relieved! (Mind you the fact you’ve just said it’s only 23 days has sent me into panic thinking I’ve only got an extra 8 days on that date before mine is due to arrive!) Enjoy your last 3 weeks as a family of 3! x
Oh it’s all so nerve-wracking isn’t it? Glad you got what you were hoping for and fingers crossed bebe won’t feel like making an early entrance
Exciting, exciting, exciting xxxxxx
It’s in my diary now! I think number one on your list of jobs (not last) should be ‘try to sleep’ but we’ve already gone over that ground.
It seems like you have loads to do before your birth date, try to take things easy and accept as much help as you can. I am glad you have the date sorted, that alone should help put your mind at rest!
Glad all is well with the little bubba. 2 Dec is a great birthday btw – it’s my little boy’s birthday too! Good luck with the final preparations.
Hi Karin, I am really happy you will get to have the birth you want this time. I had an emergency c-section and was up and about very quickly afterwards. Good luck with it all
please try not to worry too much about going into labour – even if that happens it wont be the huge rush that your original emergency c-section would be, infact there was another woman delivering same time as me who was in labour even though she was supposed to be a planned section and to be honest they dealt with her in EXACTLY the same way as me, no rush, no fuss, just nice and calm, they just get you straight into the delivery suite so its none of the chaos of your original birth – you will be just fine x
Oh wow! 23 days eh?! That’s so exciting. Make sure you rest while you can. Try not to worry about going into labour, I went into labour the day before my section was booked so little lady was only born a few hours earlier than planned but they just got me in and did it all nice and easy. All the best xx
Grear news karin, sounds like you have a very exciting time ahead! My firsr born was due 1 dec but didnt turn up till 13th! At least ur bebe’s bday wont be caught up in christmas madness. Dec babes are wonderful tho, all the very best xxx
Awww so happy that you have got your c section
great news Karin
I am sure the consultant would have only given you such a date if she thought your body would cope. Any concerns before the c section date just tell her.
So 2nd december – no flashback friday that day then !!
Xx