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Well I had an unplanned slightly emergent C-section 5 weeks ago (it was my first surgery ever) so from my experience straight away I knew I was going to love the scar no matter what because it brought me a healthy baby and kept me alive and healthy too.. and honestly outside of that thought I coped with having the C-section by being upfront and honest with my midwife and the entire hospital team (who I had never met up until they took me back for the section) that I was really nervous and just wanted them to do their jobs and deliver my baby and not talk to me about what they were doing otherwise 😂 all that say, I love my scar and am grateful for it!
With my first, I had an emergency c-section. My scar doesn't bother me in the slightest! His heart rate was dropping, so to save his life and get him out quickly, I did the c-section. My scar is a reminder of how much I love him and what I put my body through to bring him here safely! What a gift he is that he IS safe! With my second, I had a VBAC. The recovery for vaginal delivery was much, much easier.
I had a c section, planned but last minute! Recovery wasn’t nearly as bad as I had expected, though it does require some patience. My scar has never bothered me! It is super low so really no one would ever see it except my husband. Plus it’s a reminder where my healthy baby came from. After a long and very sick pregnancy and a scary last week, I am so thankful she came safely. I’m pregnant again and considering another but haven’t decided yet.
I had an elective C-Section on September 5th as a first time Mom and it was the best decision I ever made. Baby was measuring big and I also have epilepsy so I was extremely worried about complications giving birth vaginally. There was something comforting about a c-section where I knew what day it was and how it was going to go. For me I found it wasn’t as painful as I thought it was going to be, as long as you keep up with pain medication and move as much as you can…recovery will be a bit better and faster. We went out for a walk with our baby 2 days after my section (under the advisement of a midwife)
Honestly, this is beautiful. I feel inspired reading all of these responses. It healed something in me that needed healing. All of you are strong and admirable. Thank you for responding and sharing this with me. Pregnancy has been overwhelming. Reading all these has been emotional and inspiring. If you were all able to do it , I believe i can too. Whichever one happens, it’s part of a beautiful journey of bringing beautiful life to this world and that itself should be enough. Thank you to all the admirable , strong and beautiful mamas who responded. I hope life goes beautifully well for you amazing women❤️❤️😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️
The recovery for me was quite bad, but I was unable to take ibuprofen so I blame that! Other than the recovery, I love my scar and I love my stretch marks!!!!!! The only thing I don’t really love is my over hang🥺 the thought of it all is so so scary, but tbh once you have your baby in your arms that’s all you care about!!