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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 3, 2015 14:27:45 GMT -7
Whose had one? Looks like due to my ridiculous nerve damaged back I'm going to be forced to have one. As my ob has informed me that now that he knows the severity of it and how it effects my body and the fact that it is triggered by muscular stress I am under no circumstances going to be allowed to labor for any period of time by myself. I'm scared. Girls were text book deliveries. This is the first time I've had the decision essentially made for me. And I'm terrified. Hubs is %100 in docs camp now that the ... lengthy list of things that could go wrong if my back chooses to shut me down during delivery have been laid out. But I'm like .. I'm tough. I'll be OK. but they ain't betting on me.  |
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Post by History on Nov 3, 2015 15:12:39 GMT -7
I had an emergency c-section. Not a good experience for me since I'd been in labor for 2 days and was severely dehydrated so they couldn't get a spinal block. But the recovery wasn't horrific. If that's what your doc wants to do then do it. You don't want to try and labor and then end up needing it as an emergency like I did. If you have major doubts get a second opinion. But I can see why he'd want to go that route with everything you've gone through with your back and the nerve damage.
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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 3, 2015 17:52:28 GMT -7
He said risk to me (more so than the baby) isn't worth it. That's all Mr. hangers had to hear. I don't think my opinion matters much. Lol once the doctor and I reviewed the history of the last few years he stopped me at muscle spasms and chest pains mimicking a heart attack (Yes. I know) basically the stress and muscular pressure of labor could send my body into overload and no bueno. He basically can't afford for me to end up physically unable to push and end up on the table anyway.
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Post by smokinghorse on Nov 4, 2015 9:48:13 GMT -7
I am 100% not able to be objective about this topic, so let me just say that I support you, and whatever you decide to do is the right thing to do.  |
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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 10, 2015 13:38:57 GMT -7
Well. I'm having to admit to myself they may be right  ? yesterday in the midst of some ... Extreme emotional stress (self and child induced) my back muscles spasmed and I lost feeling in both arms simultaneously shoulder to finger tips for over 20 minutes. Twice. .when this happens I also mose mobility. I can't so much as grip a crayon. Right leg was lost later in the day as I was walking down the hall. I was able to crawl to the couch. It came back in a few minutes. When this happens it can bring on an anxiety attack. It can also (and has multiple times in the past) cause my pectoral muscles to seize in a death grip of a Charlie horse in my chest rendering it near impossible to breath. They can try the original course of treatment which would be mild muscle relaxers prior to labor but basically my laboring on my own will require me to be in Houston at a large medical center with a neurology team in stand by and Texas children's around the corner for lil mama. Probably just better to give in and schedule a safe delivery. ? Which is the goal I know. I'm just... Terrified of surgery. |
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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 10, 2015 13:43:55 GMT -7
My arms and right leg are both sore and tender to the touch today.
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Post by KyLady on Nov 10, 2015 14:23:26 GMT -7
There is nothing wrong with C-sections, especially in times of medical need, that's what they're there for.
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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 10, 2015 14:47:54 GMT -7
I know Lol just.... Big ole scaredy cat over here :/
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Post by KyLady on Nov 10, 2015 15:31:30 GMT -7
I get it. You're talking to the lady who had 3 homebirths and refuses to see a doctor except in the most dire cases.
But I do believe that when shit goes sour, you should take full advantage of all they have to offer. Even if it's terrifying.
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Post by nomorewirehanger on Nov 10, 2015 16:15:49 GMT -7
Yea. Talked to my doctor again today. I can't take any anti inflammatory so he told me to clean my diet back up and cut out sugars again and for the love of Pete "relax" before he tosses my ass on complete bed rest. Baby is weathering this fine but I am obviously deteriorating physically again and have to get shit back in check. As of now he says we will measure the peanut in December and set a day to take her a week before my estimated due date. He will consult with my neurologist if need be but truly feels my attempting to labor on my own will be disastrous for my health short and long term. So I guess that's it |
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? yesterday in the midst of some ... Extreme emotional stress (self and child induced) my back muscles spasmed and I lost feeling in both arms simultaneously shoulder to finger tips for over 20 minutes. Twice. 
