Since we have been dealing with a low lying placenta this whole pregnancy, Mike and I had the option to either try natural birth, and possibly have a bleeding placenta problem, or go with a scheduled c-section, which would avoid any placenta problems altogether. We opted for the scheduled c-section. We want to see our son in the healthiest way possible.
Mike doesn't display his anxieties like I do so I don't know if he's anxious about the surgery or not. I do know that he is very anxious to see his son. He has waited a long time for this moment and is very excited. I, on the other hand, am beginning to be very anxious about the surgery itself. I am absolutely terrified of needles. I take to anesthesia too well and am worried I will be very groggy for a much longer time than most people and will not get to enjoy that "immediate" bonding time with William. I can tell you though, I can't wait to see my husband holding his own child. This is something I have been waiting to see for a long time.
That all said, the scheduled section is for this Thursday, the 6th of September. I will be in the middle of my 38th week of pregnancy. Even though this pregnancy has been a long one and could have been even longer if the placenta caused worse problems, the Lord has really blessed us. He has allowed William to stay in the womb much longer than was to be expected.
Please pray for us as my anxiety builds. We know that William will be strong and healthy, but I am the pessimistic in our family. I worry too much about everything.
Mike's mom will be flying in on Wednesday to spend time with us before the birth and will be staying with us until Sunday or Monday. We are very excited that she is able to come down and spend this time with us and her new grandson. My mom and sister, Erica, will be driving down and arriving sometime Friday. They will stay for about a week to help with things around the house since I will be recovering from the section. Mike has done so much already around the house. I can't tell you how much of a blessing he has been already. He has been cooking some incredible meals for me and keeping the house clean all while finishing up his training and putting in at least 9 hours or more a day at work. Thankfully, he just graduated and will be able to focus all of his energy on the birth of his son. God has worked everything out perfectly.
Look for pictures soon after Thursday. WE ARE SOOO EXCITED. ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!
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you wont have anesthesia unless something goes wrong (which it wont!). only the epidural, so you will be fine and will bond with william just fine. the needles arent fun, but they are just a small bump in the road to a wonderful event. you will forget all about them as soon as he arrives.
ReplyDeleteElana, I am so excited for you. You will love that first moment you see your husband's eyes light up at the sight of your little boy, and the way he can't stop holding him...oh yeah and he won't want to share.
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