How long after a section til you try again?

oxSarahxo · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Well, ever so preditable that I'd be posting here, but anyway...So.. questions...

I know you can get through loosing a baby. I don't want to forget her, just the pain to ease one day, I know it'll take time.

Don't take this the wrong way, I don't know how to word it, but I always wanted a baby, and there was always that void in my life, now without Jessica, the void is greater still... I don't want to replace her, but still want a baby... Not immediately though... Does this make sense?

My question...

After a C-Section, how long did you wait before trying again?

I know I need to make sure I'm fully healed myself, as if the womb tries to stretch too soon after being stitched up, it could perforate, and that's a risk I'm not willing to take. Me poor heart can't take it again lol (not after sympathy).

So, any advice really?

moomoo · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:35 AM

Hi Sarah,

I'm so sorry for your loss, the girls on here are very supportive they have been invaluable over the past few weeks for me!!

I would say when you are emotionally ready to start trying again then do so, but i would get the go ahead from the doctors, as like you said it a lot of work for your womb to start stretching again.

Much love xx

oxSarahxo · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Yeah, I asked and they said 6-9 months is a good time to allow, I was just "wanted" to ask other people too, no idea why.

Today is only Day 1 after her funeral yesterday, so its very very early days, but I have questions like others and this site has proven fab through the pregnancy, so I knew if I was to get answers anywhere, it'd be here.

Thanks for the reply

x-amy-x · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:46 AM

They say it takes roughly 9 months for your body to get back to normal after giving birth. Very sorry for your loss and wish you all the luck for the future

moomoo · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Jessica is beautiful, you must be very proud...some people never get to meet an angel, you held one in your arms.

xx

oxSarahxo · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amy_tea

They say it takes roughly 9 months for your body to get back to normal after giving birth. Very sorry for your loss and wish you all the luck for the future

Thank you very much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by moomoo

Jessica is beautiful, you must be very proud...some people never get to meet an angel, you held one in your arms.

xx

That's really nice, hadn't thought of it that way, thank you.

x-amy-x · Oct 14th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Just wanted to say also, my consultant recommended an MOT from the Dr if i was going to TTC within a year. He will feel my scar tissue and make a recommendation on whether it has healed enough on the inside to cope with pregnancy and childbirth. It's a lot of weight to hold in an area that has been made so weak by such a major operation.

oxSarahxo · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amy_tea

Just wanted to say also, my consultant recommended an MOT from the Dr if i was going to TTC within a year. He will feel my scar tissue and make a recommendation on whether it has healed enough on the inside to cope with pregnancy and childbirth. It's a lot of weight to hold in an area that has been made so weak by such a major operation.

Yes, I had said to Matthew that before we started TTC i would be wanting to get the go ahead from a professional. I won't just certify myself as ready.

keldac · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:39 PM

I had a classical c-section (cut down rather than across) and was told to wait until I was 'emotionally' ready. However - as we both know - I had an overwhelming urge to become a mummy again to a live healthy baby so didn't listen to the doctors! If you wait until you are emotionally ready - you never will be.
I fell pg 4 months after my c-section and had a healthy (but paranoid!) pregnancy. 2 years later I had another c-section. I am pg again and will have my 4th section next year.
The only advice I have is try not to time birthdays close together!
Shaunas birthday is 9th August, Isobels 7th August and Louie 3rd August.
A very emiotnally draining week every year!

I wish you brighter days ahead xxx

Suz · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Im glad you are going to ask the Dr first....

I have no Idea about any of this stuff but I wish you all the best... And I wish you a speedy recovery both mentally and physically and when the time is right, a speedy BFP

All my Best,
Suz

Oct 14th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#1
oxSarahxo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Shields (Tyne and Wear) UK Posts: 781	How long after a section til you try again? Well, ever so preditable that I'd be posting here, but anyway...So.. questions... I know you can get through loosing a baby. I don't want to forget her, just the pain to ease one day, I know it'll take time. Don't take this the wrong way, I don't know how to word it, but I always wanted a baby, and there was always that void in my life, now without Jessica, the void is greater still... I don't want to replace her, but still want a baby... Not immediately though... Does this make sense? My question... After a C-Section, how long did you wait before trying again? I know I need to make sure I'm fully healed myself, as if the womb tries to stretch too soon after being stitched up, it could perforate, and that's a risk I'm not willing to take. Me poor heart can't take it again lol (not after sympathy). So, any advice really?

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Oct 14th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#2
moomoo Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somerset - Oooh arrrr! Posts: 5,783	Hi Sarah, I'm so sorry for your loss, the girls on here are very supportive they have been invaluable over the past few weeks for me!! I would say when you are emotionally ready to start trying again then do so, but i would get the go ahead from the doctors, as like you said it a lot of work for your womb to start stretching again. Much love xx

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Oct 14th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#3
oxSarahxo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Shields (Tyne and Wear) UK Posts: 781	Yeah, I asked and they said 6-9 months is a good time to allow, I was just "wanted" to ask other people too, no idea why. Today is only Day 1 after her funeral yesterday, so its very very early days, but I have questions like others and this site has proven fab through the pregnancy, so I knew if I was to get answers anywhere, it'd be here. Thanks for the reply

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Oct 14th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#4
x-amy-x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 13,812	They say it takes roughly 9 months for your body to get back to normal after giving birth. Very sorry for your loss and wish you all the luck for the future

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Oct 14th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#5
moomoo Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somerset - Oooh arrrr! Posts: 5,783	Jessica is beautiful, you must be very proud...some people never get to meet an angel, you held one in your arms. xx

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Oct 14th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#7
x-amy-x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 13,812	Just wanted to say also, my consultant recommended an MOT from the Dr if i was going to TTC within a year. He will feel my scar tissue and make a recommendation on whether it has healed enough on the inside to cope with pregnancy and childbirth. It's a lot of weight to hold in an area that has been made so weak by such a major operation.

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Oct 14th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#9
keldac Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 781	I had a classical c-section (cut down rather than across) and was told to wait until I was 'emotionally' ready. However - as we both know - I had an overwhelming urge to become a mummy again to a live healthy baby so didn't listen to the doctors! If you wait until you are emotionally ready - you never will be. I fell pg 4 months after my c-section and had a healthy (but paranoid!) pregnancy. 2 years later I had another c-section. I am pg again and will have my 4th section next year. The only advice I have is try not to time birthdays close together! Shaunas birthday is 9th August, Isobels 7th August and Louie 3rd August. A very emiotnally draining week every year! I wish you brighter days ahead xxx

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Oct 14th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#10
Suz Other BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 21,849	Im glad you are going to ask the Dr first.... I have no Idea about any of this stuff but I wish you all the best... And I wish you a speedy recovery both mentally and physically and when the time is right, a speedy BFP All my Best, Suz

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