I will be 37 weeks (full term) on Thursday.
Well, to say I am a little disappointed about the position of the baby is an understatement. Baby is breech and a C-Section will be scheduled for the end of next week or the beginning of the following week. I am sad that I won't be able to hold our baby right away and have that initial interaction with our little one. My midwife did agree to assist and keep the baby as close to me as possible.
Honestly, I have this fear that they will mix up my child with someone else's or I won't be attached to the babe because he/she will be away from me for so long. I know these fears are silly and everything will be fine.
I know plenty of women who did just fine and even liked the convenience of C-Sections. It's just something to adjust to. Sorry if this sounds like whining...
Our baby might turn before the surgery or he/she may not. The head is underneath my ribs, I guess baby just likes to be close to my heart. I know the end result is all that matters, a healthy baby.
More to come!
2 comments:
You look adorable! Thanks for posting some pics. That is really disappointing about the c-section but you will do great. I am praying for you and can't wait to see pics of that beautiful baby Smith!
I'm sorry things are heading toward a c-section. Having had two, I'm happy to say that I had no trouble bonding with either baby. I was able to see both immediately and daddy held them up to my face to touch and kiss within minutes. I was also able to hold them both shortly after the surgery was over for at least an hour, even longer with my second because he was nursing so well that no one wanted to interrupt that. Don't be afraid to vocalize your issues, procedures are meant to be broken. ;) All the best to you and Tom and baby. Please let me know if there is anything at all you need.
~C
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