Nervous about c- section.. warning TMI

[HappyMomB]

My scheduled c- section is on Tuesday and I am starting to have some high anxiety.  My first child was an emergency section and honestly,  a terrible experience.  I am claustrophobic and have anxiety attacks when I feel trapped,  which is exactly how I felt with the last section.  I couldn't stop shaking, started vomiting, & they had to knock me out because I couldn't calm down. This one is planned because I have a just freshly healed colo-rectal tear & it could tear again from pushing (I would never wish that kind of pain on my worst enemy, it was REALLY bad and took 6 mths to heal). Any suggestions of what I can do to calm myself down before hand?   Oh,  by the way,  I also forgot to mention that this time around, the Dr that is doing this procedure is a stranger to me.  I have never met him before,  ever.  At least with the last Dr I had met him a few times before hand. My Dr is not on call and is in the office that day,  but said of I get scheduled around lunch (they don't schedule the time you need to be there until you call in the morning of your appointment) he could drive over and pop in and possibly assist.  

So ladies,  Any ideas?  Having trouble sleeping over this and I have lost 3 precious lbs too (hyperemesis,  stressing is making out worse and 8mg of zofran is barely helping, I have now only gained 10lbs and it was a huge struggle that my son's Halloween candy barely put an entire pound)

[Drcsue]

Try to take calming deep breathes. Let the doc know your fears and maybe they can give you something to help. Congrats on the baby. The 25th is a great day to be born, may birthday as well :)

[daffylynn]

My first c section was also an emergency one, my second one was planned and it went so smooth! There's no comparison! Everything will be great, I'm now in my third trimester with baby number 3. I'm totally comfortable knowing that I will be having another planned c section. Good luck!

[MillisaT]

Since its planned it will go much smoother than an emergency csection.  Ive had two and we are having a third in 3 weeks.  I get the aniexity thing....its scary but all will be good!

[Dragonwings]

When you get to the hospital, let the nurses know your fears. They can give you something to calm your nerves. Matter fact call you Dr office and tell them. They can prescribe you something sooner. Keep in mind that every experience is different. You had a horrible experience last time, that doesn't mean it will be horrible this time. Best wishes.

[LoveCake98]

Think about the end result! Sometimes we just don't get a choice so try to focus on smaller things that you're able to make decisions about--like what outfits you & baby will wear home, or buy some new slippers for when you get to take that first walk. You're actually lucky that you know what to expect cuz u did c section once already. Plus your HG will finally end!!!!  That's gotta be something you're looking forward to!    What would you tell your first child if he was going in for surgery?  Deep breath and you'll get through it. It's happening whether or not you handle it like a rock star. You can also decide how you'll behave, practice relaxing, etc. There will be a team of professionals caring for you & baby. Can u email the doc in advance with a quick hello?  My OB practice uses a lot of email.  :)

[HappyMomB]

Good luck to you too :-)

[scully79]

Wish I knew, I go in for my c-section in 7 hours and im so nervous im makin myself sick too. Wish u the best tho.