I have reached the part of pregnancy where everything is hard. Walking, breathing, sitting, laying down, sleeping. I’d like to think that maybe floating in a pool would be easy, but then I’d have to take out a loan to buy enough sunscreen to cover my giant belly. Not to mention the effort involved in slathering said belly…ugh, I need a nap.
I leave the house occasionally, but when I’m at home I look like this:
A look I copped from Madeline:
She had the one eye open thing down.
At my appointment with Dr. Risky on Tuesday, she looked at me sitting on a bench in triage and said, “well you are certainly looking VERY pregnant.” Uh, YEAH. I had an uneventful exam – which was pants-off, and we’ll leave it at that – and then Dr. Risky answered some questions we had. Well, questions Mike had. I sat there, screwed up all my courage, and then asked, “so…uh…how do you close up c-sections?” She looked and me and asked me what I meant, and I said, “well, last time I had glue….”
And then she said, “OH. I use STAPLES.” And the word echoed and bounced around the room and things got blurry.
Mike looked at me and I swear I started to hyperventilate, and THEN she said, “sometimes the glue is better because it stretches with your body a little more than staples do.” I seriously don’t know how I didn’t fall off the table. STAPLES! OMG! Way to sell it Doctor Risky!!!
It will take me a month to mentally prepare.
Since I was twenty-one weeks pregnant Mike has taken a weekly iPhone photo of my belly after every doctor visit. It’s been a good reminder that I haven’t always been this gigantic:
click the photo to enlarge
I was just cruising along with my little belly, and then WHAM – GIANT BELLY.
If I really want to feel good about myself, I should take a weekly POST-BABY belly photo.
Anne Y says:
I love your growing belly—it’s cute yet beautiful at the same time! I hope you are able to get some rest before Binky’s arrival.
Good luck!
xoxo
.-= Anne Y´s last blog ..Shauna Glenn should TOTALLY write Bios for a living =-.
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com says:
Your belly looks great!
Good luck getting some rest in before the big day. I just got done telling a pregnant (ANY MINUTE NOW) friend that at her stage of waiting, I was sucking down popsicles and demanding foot rubs and that was about it. Yeah. That goes for when I was at your stage of waiting too.
I’m so excited for you and Mike! I can’t wait to “meet” the little one =)
Lesley O says:
Yay for the big belly!! As you are measuring 4 – 6 weeks ahead (like I was) I know have an idea how big I would have been at that stage!
I sympathize with you regarding the hard time doing all of the activities you mentioned above. I had a hard time doing anything and I only made it to 33 weeks…so I can only imagine how you must be feeling.
Here’s hoping the rest of your pregnancy is easier and you manage to get some rest.
Not much longer now though! And while I know you said that your Doctor would probably bring Binky into the world before her due date and at this point you probably wouldn’t mind her coming a week or so early…I am keeping my fingers crossed that she takes her time and is a Valentines baby (like me)!
Take it easy momma and stay off your feet (If they’re anything like mine were, they’re probably the size of balloons and ache like a son of a bitch!
Thinking of you and Mike.
Noelle says:
LOVE the belly history…so cute Thanks for sharing this journey with us. I can’t wait to welcome Binky to the world!
.-= Noelle´s last blog ..Five =-.
Kim says:
Love the Binky belly! And yall too! I am so excited and happy for you, staples and all…. ((hugs))
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Dear Mom – Part 2 =-.
Krissa says:
Why aren’t you allowed to tell her that you insist on glue instead of staples? I’ve never been pregnant so I have no personal experience with all this, but shouldn’t the glue vs. staple thing be your own decision? I understand that other things would have to be left to the doctor’s discretion, but it seems like you should be able to insist on glue if you want it. … Anyway, you look fantastic! Love the pics of you and Maddie especially. And even though I haven’t been pregnant myself, I’ve had a couple people close to me who have been and I’m pretty sure Dr. Risky took her well-being in her hands with the “you are certainly looking very pregnant” remark. You really do look awesome! I hope you can get the glue instead. It really should be your own choice. (I’ll shut up now!).
Krissa says:
Whoops! This was not meant to be a criticism against you, like saying “you should put your foot down”. It was meant to be a criticism of the doctor either not letting you choose for yourself or at least making you feel like you can’t insist. My little note here maybe wasn’t necessary, but I realized after I left the comment that it could totally come off sounding a way that I didn’t mean it to. … I really will shut up now.
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
You look wonderful, even with one eye closed and the other barely open.
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..We’re having TWINS! =-.
Melissa says:
I was freaked out at the sound of staples too, but they really weren’t bad at all. And when they come out, the incision area is still numb so you won’t feel a thing. You might even pull out a couple yourself before the official staple-removal appointment (I had a couple fall out on their own). Don’t sweat it – it sounds scary, but it’s a piece of cake. Having been through a c-section before you have the advantage of knowing what the pain will be like, how you can/can’t move, etc… I found my second and third c-sections to be much easier than my first, when I didn’t know what to expect. You’re a champ, you’ve got this!
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..On the bright side, only fifteen years to go until they’re responsible for their own schedules! =-.
amanda says:
I love that pic – and I love how the same shirt (in a couple of the pics) looks so different the bigger you get – you look great, girl – not long now!
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..date with myself. =-.
amanda @ fake ginger says:
The staples are NOTHING girl. It’s the part I was most worried about and there was nothing to it. I was showing them off to my friends and family by the end of the day. One thing, ask your Doc if you can keep them a couple days longer. They usually take them out after only a couple days!! Scary stuff.
.-= amanda @ fake ginger´s last blog ..Garlic Bread =-.
Jenn says:
Staples are really not that bad. Speaking from experience here. They don’t hurt at all. The scariest part was cleaning the incision site for the first time. I felt like a Frankenstein a little bit. My one piece of advice is when it comes time to pull them out, if you require someone to hold your hand (as I did because I thought it was going to hurt like heck and it didn’t at all, it just felt really strange) pick a hand holder that is not squeamish. My sister came with me and pretty much passed out when the doctor started pulling them and he got so distracted by making sure that she was okay that he missed a staple.
And your belly looks awesome, so excited for you and Mike!!!
Erica says:
Hi Heather,
I love the weekly photos of the Binky Belly and seeing your Binky Belly grow. Your belly looks great and you look great too – yes, even with the one eye closed look! And of course we all know how glamorous you usually are – we’ve seen the photographic evidence! You are looking great. Hope these last few weeks aren’t tooo difficult for you, I’m sure Mike is taking great care of you.
Sending you lots of love from snowy Luxembourg
Erica
Porscha Is says:
I just wanted to echo the sentiment from a couple of other people that the staples really aren’t that bad. In my case anyway, they took them out before I left the hospital (when my daughter was three days old), and at that point, the outside incision was held together with about 20 strips of tape that I was able to remove in the bathtub a week later. The staples didn’t hurt at all when she took the staples out, either. I was really surprised. When they were in, though, I looked like frankenstein down there.
I wish you luck with the rest of your pregnancy. Your belly is beautiful!
.-= Porscha Is´s last blog ..A Bit of an Update =-.
Jen L. says:
That was how my staple experience went–zero pain and they removed them before I left the hospital. Would Dr. Risky give you glue if you insisted?
You look fantastic! So excited to see Binky.
.-= Jen L.´s last blog ..Sans pants =-.
Elizabeth says:
Love your belly pics! The pool is the only place I felt comfortable later in my pregnancy; and I was only measuring 2 weeks ahead. As for the staples…I had glue with my c/s….maybe you could ask for glue? Take Care!
designHer Momma says:
Currently, I’m actually avoiding anything reflective that shows me just how bad my mid-section is.
But you can do what you want.
.-= designHer Momma´s last blog ..My Pudge in the Puj Tub *GIVEAWAY* =-.
Shannon Kieta says:
It is just so hard to believe that it is almost HERE!!! BINKY IS ALMOST HERE!!!!!! Technically, she could come anytime now, and be healthy and happy. We wil leave her in there for a few more weeks though. I prayed and prayed for you Heather, and I like to think it payed off. I am sure I am not the only one who prayed. This is a milestone! Everyone is probably so excited to see what baby looks like! Okay, have we even been thinking about names yet? I keep coming up with Allyson after your Grandma and Maddie’s middle name. (Alice) I tried to spell it like that, but I got… Aliceson, Aliceon Cute eh?
charlane says:
Staples weren’t so bad. When I had them I didn’t even know they were there. You will do great!
.-= charlane´s last blog ..FLASH DANCE =-.
Elizabeth says:
I had two c-sections and my only requirement was stitches — not staples. My 2nd doctor joked that he didn’t even remember how to do stitches, so I printed off directions online. I even wrote stitches on my palm and held it up to remind him during the c-section.
Not a picky patient generally — but staples just give me the creeps!!!!
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..Blackmail for later! =-.
Lindsay says:
Could you ask about steristrips(I think that’s what they’re called)? They’re just a kind of tape that will hold you all together. That’s what my Ob uses…staples freak me the heck out! So glad things are going well and SOOOOOOO happy you are so close to the end!
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Update on Contractions =-.
Marti from Michigan says:
Careful with Steri Strips……they’re adhesive and some people have sensitive skin, especially on the belly. I am allergic to them. I had a breast biopsy with no problems, but got a terrible skin infection from the stupid Steri Strips!
Nellie says:
I absolutely love all the belly shots and wish I had taken more myself when I was pregnant with my daughter Ainsley.
I had a scheduled c-section and I know where your coming from with the fear of staples. My Dr. was fantastic and the one thing I will say that I wish she would’ve told me is that you’ll feel tightness for a few weeks before it subsides. I had no idea what was happening and instead of just relaxing myself mentally and physically I was freaking out and making things far worse for myself. So, my suggestion to you is this: please, please, please, the staples don’t hurt – can’t see or feel them but when you feel a tug or some tightness, sit down, relax and let it pass before you get up and move again. Give your body as much “yoga” relaxation as possible – let everyone cater to both you and Binky for the first few weeks so that you are back to being 100% spunky, funny, wonderful you!
By the way, I was most squeamish about the epidural shot (I think that’s what it’s called – numbs your belly and prepares you for the c-section) than I was over anything else regarding my c-section.
Nellie says:
By the way, I had internal disolving staples/stitching and don’t for the life of me remember any external staples that had to be removed whatsoever. It was the internal tightness that was bothersome but other than that, so no signs of staples AT ALL.
Anna says:
Oh the belly after baby is the worst!!! I have to say though you have the most perfect belly ever!!!! It is just a perfect shape and you are just all belly. I am so happy for you and Mike. This little girl is lucky to have you as parents. When you write about the girls not being able to know each other it is so hard to read. I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must feel for you guys. I think you are so amazing. Through all your photos and stories I feel like I know Maddie. What an amazing little girl she was.
Jenn says:
Hi there,
Cute, belly shots!!! I totally understand why you would freak out about the staples. It looks like maybe you get her to think about it? Hopefully.
Have a goood day.
Take Care,
Jenn
KK says:
I’m sure hoping Dr. Risky meant staples on the inside. I don’t recall any external staples after my C-Section. But then again I was a bit delirious when it was all said & done. I recall having Steri-strips.
If not, OooUCH! I feel your pain.
Teri says:
I had external staples with both of my c-sections. They are not so bad. Just a little itchy. It will be okay.
.-= Teri´s last blog ..you know it’s garbage day when… =-.
Nikki says:
You have exactly the kind of pregnancy belly I want…the kind that’s all belly! So cute.
Maybe you could picket about the glue lol…staples sound bad. Eek.
Can’t wait for Binks to get here! Today is officially 1 month from her due date!!!!! OMG!
Have a great day!
Nikki in GA
Jess says:
I would tell you staples aren’t all that bad, that you shouldn’t be bothered by them. And really, they wouldn’t have been so bad but I was walking around Egleston Childrens Hospital in Atlanta up and to and back around a thousand times to the NICU with those staples stabbing at me. If you do end up with staples, take it easy. Seriously…
The worst part was getting them taken out… but that was also the best part.
.-= Jess´s last blog ..#13/#365 =-.
leslie says:
Hi Heather! So excited for you! I don’t post much, but I did want to say I COULD NOT look at my staples…the dr. thought I was a freak, but I would not even look. Other than that they weren’t bad at all. Never even felt them.
Then again I didn’t look at my incision either and it got infected…so make sure Mike stays on top of that!
eliza says:
You probably already have a bunch of comments to this effect, but I bet I’ve had more staples than anyone on here so here goes (two c sections and a whopper ortho surgery on my hip and pelvis resulting in 125 staples. That’s not a typo. 125). Listen up. Staples are nothing. You will probably have a dressing on there and won’t be able to see them for the first day or so. Don’t look at them. Looking is the only thing that freaks you out. Removal is a non event. Your nerve endings are all dead because you’ve just had a deep incision, and you literally don’t feel anything other than a little pinch when they take each one out. Don’t look. It is really no big deal physically. This is coming from a fairly wimpy person (headed to the dentist now and going to insist on laughing gas for the cleaning part. I hate doctors, dentists, pain, discomfort, all of it). Don’t even let yourself think about it if you can. Non event. After what you’ve been through lady, this is nothing. I’m not sure you can have glue for every c section incision. Someone else mentioned insisting on glue. You’re way more stretched than you would have been with M. Look at that belly! It’s beautiful. You look amazing.
Courtney says:
Your belly looks great!! Binky is growing strongly YAY!! God Bless.
Debby says:
Nothing wrong with staples. I had them 31 years ago on the 20th. Of course they were not using glue then. I have had them twice. Don’t even think about it.
.-= Debby´s last blog ..IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING….. =-.
eliza says:
Just read a couple comments. Mine came out the day I went home from the hospital. Our hospital gives you the choice of two or three days. I took the three and they took them out day three. I had mine after twins with a stretched out belly way bigger than that little thing you’ve got going. Lots of staples. I am not blowing smoke. No biggie.
J says:
You’re going to be too busy taking pics of Binky to take post-belly photos.
.-= J´s last blog ..I got the fever =-.
Janet says:
Girl welcome to the miserable part!! BUT arn’t you glad to be here…. I know I am for you!!!!!!!
.-= Janet´s last blog ..Why!? why? why? =-.
Susan A says:
Just wanted to drop a note to say that I AM SOOO EXCITED for you. I can’t wait to see Binky!! And I can’t wait to read all your new adventures.
Why can’t they do disolving stitches and glue? I think that’s what I had. I don’t remember ever going back to have staples removed.
Lots of hugs and kisses!!
Tiara says:
Oy… I am eleven weeks pregnant with my second and I got dizzy reading about the staples (and I had staples the first time). The things we do to bring these little people into the world. But – you are almost at the finish line, girl! Hang in there, you look great!
.-= Tiara´s last blog .."This above all: to thine own self be true." – William Shakespeare, Hamlet: Act I, Scene III =-.
Jenny says:
I am a little jealous of your baby bump. I wish! I miss those days.
I am so glad that you and the baby are moving right along, even if the longer it goes the less you feel like moving.
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Pat Robertson Is a Tool =-.
Lisa says:
Those last weeks of pregnancy are hard. I’m glad you are experiencing them though, because it means you’ve made it, your body and Binky made it this far.
I love the weekly belly shots. It is so fun to see it grow.
Love and hugs mama, you’re almost there.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Happy Babies =-.
Patti McKenna says:
Heather,
When I was pg, my hip would become dislocated, popping out at whim, and I had to swing my leg and hold onto walls to walk. It was end of pregnancy and the doctor said it was my hormones at play, maybe too many of them, loosening the bones in prep for childbirth.
The things you’re feeling are signs that you are nearing the end!
.-= Patti McKenna´s last blog ..Some Kids are Overachievers, Others Aren’t =-.
mandie says:
Please, please, please never say the word STAPLES ever ever again. Glue …. meh, I can handle glue. But STAPLES are enough to make me want to hide under my bed on the day I’m supposed to go have my c/s. :::shudders:::
And I hear you on the hardness of life at this point. I haven’t worn shoes that require tying in, like, a month. I asked my husband to buy me one of those Grabber things at Home Depot the other day. You know, the things old people use to pick stray items up off the floor?
Soon enough, Heather, we’ll both be comfy and back into our skinny jeans. Or at least our skinny-ish sweat pants.
.-= mandie´s last blog ..and then =-.
jen says:
you are still adorable … but i know i know … i hate when people tell me that at this point too.
i’m not. i don’t feel like it. i can’t roll over and i have to pee all. the. time.
nothing fits anymore …
and i had a pants off exam yesterday too.
i’m dilated to a 3 already … which i thought wouldn’t bother me … but now i’m worried that i could go at any second.
argh. then again … whew.
Carrie says:
Staples are nothing. I didn’t feel a thing at all. If they hadn’t told me I had staples I never would have known. And I didn’t feel a thing when they were removed. Don’t worry about them at all!!
Honestly!!
catherine Lucas says:
Enjoy it while it lasts… Not long to go now, you might even miss it. NOT. Nesting time, time to relax and catch up on sleep, as sleep will be a lot less in a couple of weeks!
.-= catherine Lucas´s last blog ..On horseback… =-.
Karen Chatters says:
You sure did go WHAM!! You look great!
.-= Karen Chatters´s last blog ..The skin I’m in =-.
Kate says:
I had stiches and had they even mentioned staples I would have died! Good luck
http://just-keep-swimmin-just-keep-swimmin.blogspot.com/
.-= Kate´s last blog ..Intro =-.
Jennifer says:
You look awesome! Can’t believe it’s getting so close to Binky making her debut!! Best of luck! Jenn
michelle says:
i know i’ve said this before…but you look so cute heather! i wish justin and i would have taken pics weekly of my belly, but alas. can you even believe you’re belly would ever get this big…amazig right!?!? i’m very excited! (i remember the “pregnant” feeling with both kids…and i remeber it totally sucking!)
Julie says:
I am glad so many had a good experience with staples. I had staples with my first two c-sections in 2004 and 2005 and let my just say it was less than comfortable. When I had my son in 2007 I had him at a different hospital and I thought they must have better drugs because I was in no pain. I later found out my doctor had used stitches! If I would have known the difference I would have insisted on stitches earlier. If Dr. Risky is willing to use glue I would definately fight for no staples. If you do get staples I hope you have a good experience like the other readers.
Chantelle says:
Your belly is awesome!!!!
I had glue with my first c/s and staples with my second (my preemie). I definitely preferred the glue! The staples hurt like nuts when they were being taken out and they left ugly scars all around my already-ugly c/s scar! I’d push for the glue unless the staples are necessary!
Julie from Michigan says:
Awww, your cute! I know its so hard to hear that when you feel so miserable, it was not too long ago I was in your shoes. It looks like between weeks 29 and 30 your belly really changed! I am just curious because you are so close to your DD, how are you graciously avoiding the invading exams? Jeesh I wish I had Dr. Risky, I felt personally violated every week for almost 2 months!
mommymae says:
no comment on the staples, ’cause, AHHHH!!!! staples!!
i wish i had taken more pictures when i was pregnant with my twins. the last photo i have is one month before they were born & i was pretty big then. i would love to see what i looked like at 38 weeks pregnant with 12 lbs of babies in my belleh.
.-= mommymae´s last blog ..a wee break =-.
Ginger says:
That one eye open thing? We always said our baby was like a dragon watching her treasure (me).
You are a preggers dragon mama!
The staples? I had them with both sections. I had my husband check for drainage because I couldn’t bend to see them and didn’t want to, and they don’t hurt at all coming out, at least not compared to the big wound in the belly. Rest easier on that one, dear.
You look so lovely all maternally bursting like that! Just as you should.
.-= Ginger´s last blog ..Nuts, I say =-.
Kelly says:
Heather,
Your belly looks great. You look absolutely lovely.
As far as the staples thing goes, I had staples. I won’t tell you how many because my incision was bigger than most c-sections because they had to repair my liver too. I would take staples over stitches any day. It sounds horrible, but when they take them out, I didn’t feel anything. The stitches seem to pull and that makes me feel what they’re doing. With staples, you really don’t feel it.
The mental idea is WAY worse, but the feeling isn’t. If you have questions, let me know.
Take care,
Kelly
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..In the Tunnel =-.
Tara says:
Heather,
I had the staples (along with an 11lb 1oz baby!) and they were fine. They sound so much scarier than they are. I was FREAKING OUT about getting them removed and then when it happened I didn’t feel a thing.
BEST OF LUCK!!!
leel says:
the idea that you will be (fingers crossed) bringing binky home with you at the same time as when come home from the hospital alone makes me so excited for you guys!!
you deserve a (relatively) big healthy baby.
i hope for nothing less for you.
xo
.-= leel´s last blog ..Making Things; A Quilting Project. (x 2) =-.
Rebecca says:
The weekly post baby belly shots didn’t do it for me at all. There is this photo of me standing next to my first while she was laying in the hospital ‘crib’ thing. My belly is even bigger than when I went in to deliver her. Someone saw that photo and said “Oh cute, who let you stand next to their baby before you delivered”
A couple of weeks later, I had to take my daughter in for a test. One of the NURSES looked at me and said “You have a baby THAT small and you’re already that pregnant??”
It took almost 6 months to lose the 9 months pregnant look. I only gained 35 pounds throughout the whole pregnancy. Urgh!!
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..April 17, 2008 =-.
Kim says:
I had staples with Emma…eek. I’ll leave it at that
I love the one eyed sleep, all my babies (except Emma) did that, hilarious. You’ve got it down pat man.
You’re almost done, you’re almost done, you’re almost done. Just keep telling yourself that and maybe you’ll start to believe it.
Oh and that belly? A-freakin-dorable.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Time =-.
Danielle says:
Geesh, you never wore the same thing twice! And looked great in everything!
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..*Notice* Wine and hair color don’t mix and cost me too much money! =-.
nic @mybottlesup says:
your baby house is beautiful!!!! what a comfy cozy home for sweet binky. i’m sorry everything right now take such effort, i can remember and it sucks. jackson actually broke a rib of mine during the last two weeks before he was born, weighing in at 9 lbs 6 oz. grrr….
with regards to the s-word… the closing up of the c-section word that you don’t want to hear… coming from someone who is ENTIRELY fearful of foreign objects like that being poked into my stomach, i can truly say that it’s not anything that i expected.
i had the s-word after my c-section with jackson but i just never looked at them. they were taken out the day i was released from the hospital and because that part of your abdomen is numb, you truly do not feel a thing. paul was holding my hand and i was freaking while it was being done. i kept my eyes shut and before i knew it, i looked at the nurse and she said, “uh, you can pull your underwear up now.” i didn’t even realize it was over.
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! HOME STRETCH!!!! (no pun intended)
.-= nic @mybottlesup´s last blog ..like jail but with door knobs =-.
claire says:
Ooh.. the staples are funky. When they pull them out..well.. you’ll know when it happens, its an interesting sensation!!!
And by interesting I mean creepy & weird & it reminds me of being in 1st grade when the teacher decorates a board with all those staples & then later removes them.
But, on a plus side, you dont feel them when they’re being removed, at all! So, its just weird, not painful. =0)
.-= claire´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Headless Mom says:
You looked so high last week, and now it looks like Binky is starting to drop. Or is it just the camera angle? Anyway, Yay!
Cynthia Woodmansee says:
I have been a follower since I found you from Matt’s blog. I just have to say – you are adorable. I feel like I know you (creepy?) and your precious Maddie. Hang in there, you are amazing. If you want newborn pictures when you get home of Binky-it would be my pleasure to offer you some amazing images as my gift to you. Check out my website…Praying for you- and don’t let the staple thing freak you out-no big deal…. Cynthia
Lisa says:
I LOVE the belly photos. They’re fantastic! Get all the rest you can now. I have a feeling Binky is going to keep the two of you on your toes!
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Adventures at Any Age =-.
Chrisie says:
That is the cutest belly EVER!!!
(((HUGS)))
Anna Ellis says:
I had staples with my c-section and girl, trust me, they sound a lot worse then they are! I had 16 across! They are nothing! Getting them out doesn’t hurt, it just feels weird for lack of better words. Good luck girl!!
Laura says:
I love that belly!! Mine was NEVER that adorable!! I swear I was just a big beast… You are so freaking cute and glowing and thin everywhere else, with a basketball in the front. Sooooooooooo adorable!!!!!
I know you have heard it already, but the staples are not bad. I actually didn’t even know that I had them until I about ten minutes ago! I knew that they had used the disovable stitches for the internal stuff, and I had assumed they used glue for the outside, but when I was showing my hubby your darling belly shots just now, he saw that you were freaked about staples and told me to tell you it wasn’t that bad. The conversation then went something like this: “WHAT? I didn’t have staples!” and he was like, “Um. Ok. But yeah, you did!” After some discussion, he convinced me- and I looked at my discharge papers just to be sure (yes I still have them, what a dork!) and he was right!!! Our baby is only 13 months old, so I have no excuse for this delivery amnesia!
My point is, if I didn’t even remember getting them (or getting them out!!) it must be because they were no big deal!! I know I wasn’t on THAT strong of drugs following delivery! I do know that I was so numb after my c-section that I couldn’t feel A THING around my incision for a very long time (like weeks!) so maybe that is why I don’t even remember them being removed… or maybe they came out on their own?! Who knows?! All I know is that my c-section was a VERY easy and wonderful experience, and I really hope that yours is too.
I have a dumb question though- since you have a traditional c-section scar, will they re-open that incision or will they do a horizontal one instead? If that’s too personal, of course just tel me to shut up. I was only wondering because maybe that is why you are freaked out about the staples? I imagine that if they are going to go horizontal this time, you will be amazed (as I was!) over just how tiny the incision is! We’re talking 3 inches across!! Seriously!!!
I’m only giving you these details to ease your worries and fear. If it is all TMI, I apologize! I just don’t want you to worry that pretty little (sleepy) head of yours for even one minute!!! I had no choice but to have a c-section (placenta previa), but since it was scheduled, it was very calm and stress-free. I know there will be A LOT of emotions and feelings about Binky’s delivery that none of us can even begin to understand, but I am hoping and praying that since this c-section won’t be an emergency one, your experience will be far less scary and traumatic.
Please TRY not to worry about the staples. I know the word is A-W-F-U-L, but the experience is nothing like that what you are picturing! I wish they would call them “binding” or something less offensive like that! The “s” word just makes one think of metal torture devices, like the kind out of an actual staple gun! Yikes!!! It is NOTHING like that! Promise!!
Maybe Dr. Risky and Co. can come up with a different name for them? Like when they weren’t allowed to say “bedrest” to you? By the way, IMO, the fact that she was so sensitive to how that word would affect you shows what a compassionate and wonderful doctor and person this woman is!! You are in GREAT hands, she will do a wonderful job taking care of you and your second daughter after delivery, just as she has for the last thirty-five (35!!!!!) weeks!
At the very least, maybe just mention to her that you don’t want to know when she is using the dreaded “s-word”s to fix you up after delivery, and you will never be the wiser. That sheet that they put up so you can’t see anything yucky during/after a c-section is a WONDERFUL thing!!! Plus, after meeting your precious Binky, you won’t even have two seconds to think/worry about a couple little “bindings”.
Love, hugs and positive thoughts!! You will do great!!!!!!!!
Laura says:
Wow, I didn’t realize I wrote a novel! Sorry!!!!!
cindy w says:
I love the belly collage. If it’s any consolation, this part of pregnancy is hard for everybody. During the last 6 weeks, I took about 2 or 3 baths a day just because the water pressure would make Catie float up off of my sciatic nerve. So yeah, a swimming pool would be awesome. You just need to find an indoor pool so you don’t have to worry about sunscreen.
My guess is that the staples will be no big deal because you’ll be floating on that new-baby euphoria and a whoooole lot of drugs. I was terrified of the idea of having stitches in my hoo-ha, but my epidural was so effective that I didn’t feel them at all. (In fact, I got annoyed at one point and was all, dude, can I please put my legs down YET?? The doctor was all, uh, I’m still working down here!) So you’ll be FINE. Just try not to think about it. Great advice, no?
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Jess says:
Wow. I’d ask if you’re sure there’s just one in there but with weekly ultrasounds I’m more than sure there is just one very big baby girl waiting to make her presence known.
As a person who has not had kids I’m freaked out about the whole thing in general. Staples, stitches, passing babies through teeny spaces that shouldn’t be like that. Yeah I’m what you consider a big wimp when it comes to pain. Like when i’m ready to have a kid I want the hospital on stand by with the drugs. No lie.
You however will do fine. And I’m sure she will use the glue. (They did that for my friend who slipped at work and bashed her head open. Glued it right up no problems no scaring nothing.
Judy says:
You look beautiful! Almost there!!
Molly says:
You are in the home stretch!
And my, what cute maternity shirts you have (love the plaid)!
Michelle Pixie says:
Oh you are so cute! I had the staples too and not too bad. They took them out before I left the hospital and the removal part isn’t great just a little creepy, but just keep your eyes on the prize and breath.
.-= Michelle Pixie´s last blog ..M’Kay =-.
Issa says:
I have this horrible urge to touch the belly. Sorry. Good thing, you can tell that I’m caressing my screen.
Marti from Michigan says:
What a beautiful baby belly! I’m glad Mike is taking pictures, you will want to remember these. It’s not all baby though…..you’ve got placenta, water, membranes, blood, arteries, enlarged uterus in there as well.
You are so beautiful and I am so happy for all of you. It won’t be long now I’m sure. Most scheduled C-sections are right around 38 – 39 weeks, at least at the hospital here in my town. I type medical reports for a living and hear it all the time.
Jane says:
Staples!!! Oh my gosh, I feel like I’m gonna fall of MY chair! Yeesch. And glue doesn’t sound any more appealing! : (
Heather, you can do this. You are stronger than you know. Along with sweet memories and the happiest happies you have ever known, your Madeline left you her strength, her true grit, her unceasing courage. You have more of those things than you know. Pull up those big girl undies and know that you’re not alone. You do have Madeline’s amazing spirit to help you, along with prayers and good wishes and great docs. You are in good hands and you’re gonna do great. You’ll hold that little Miss B. and laugh in the face of staples! You’re tougher than you know, and still somehow manage to look pretty and put together even when you’re in these tough weeks! : )
Keyona says:
I bet is uncomfortable. I’m almost 22 weeks and I’m already ready for this little one to come out. Sucks that I still have 18 weeks to go! Hang in there sweetie.
.-= Keyona´s last blog ..She’ll Keep Your Secret…At Least Until You Get Sent Home =-.
Kim says:
Hi, Heather. Do not worry about the staples. I had my twin girls in November, 2008 by C-Section. They were born at 28 weeks. They used staples on me and it didn’t hurt at all. I never really knew they were there and I am a huge wimp! I got nervous when they said they were going to take them out but I didn’t even feel it. I would not lie to you. You will be fine!
Brigid says:
So very happy for you! I check your blog everyday. I have been on a similar journey as you, just a little farther ahead. Our first daughter passed away when she was seven months and our 2nd daughter was born 15th months later (to the day). We sooo miss our Maeve, but feel very very blessed to have our Nora. Keeping you and your entire fam in my prayers all the time! Oh, I know what you mean about the staples… but trust me…. not bad at all. I had them with both of my girls and they are in for a few days and then they take them out. You’d think it would hurt to get them out, but I promise its painless. It just looks very strange!
Jennifer says:
I had staples the first time and glue the second. I noticed NO difference. No difference in pain, no difference in scar.
Do ask for the cut to be on the same line, i have 2 lines….
Best wishes!
Michele says:
you look great!
.-= Michele´s last blog ..Thanks =-.
missy says:
To be honest, I had staples after my c -section, my son was 9lbs 9oz, and really it wasn’t bad at all, they come out easy, and really don’t leave a scar. Your fear of them is worse than the staples, I promise. Your look great by the way, Binky is beautiful!
Glenda says:
Heather, Love, love, love the pictures! I think in the last picture 35 wks… you have definitely “dropped” so soon Binky will be here! Yay! Can’t wait to see pictures of your lil princess! Stay strong! XXX
Becky says:
I had staples with my son (delivered emergency c-section), and there were so many other c-section pains that the staples didn’t even rank on my list. I certainly didn’t feel the staples going IN, and they came out the day I went home from the hospital. So if you end up getting staples, well. . . you’ll do great, I’m sure! I mean, wow, you give yourself shots every day! so you’ll be totally fine.
I gained 30 lbs with my full-term daughter, and 15 lbs with my 32-week son. So the last few weeks (for me) are the weeks when I put on most of the weight. On the bright side, I went back to my pre-pregnancy weight in about the same time (both times).
I’m pregnant again, and today is THE DAY
gestationally that my preemie son was born. So we are celebrating! Every day from here on out is another day my Little Boo spends in Mommy’s womb, instead of the NICU. My doctors are cautiously optimistic that (since I’m on progesterone, procardia, & bedrest) I may make it to 37 weeks! Right now the goal is 34.–Time will tell.
It’s so exciting to see YOU going full-term! Can’t wait to “meet” Little Binky–at least “virtually” anyway.
Not much longer–and you know when you’re holding Binky in your arms, all the pregnancy “woes” will fade from your memory. Hang in there!!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Family Updates =-.
Becks says:
Oh, I had glue AND staples and the staples really were not bad at all. Other than looking really scary, they actually made the incision heal up really well and the scar is very small.
.-= Becks´s last blog ..New Years Resolutions and All That =-.
Katrina says:
You are in the final strech of this pregnancy!
And your tummy is doing its final stretches as well
And Binky is in there, stretching, no doubt.
It just cracks me up, when I think about it…that us women are capable of growing another person in our bellies.
You are a beautiful pregnant mama!
And that photo comparison of you and Maddie is so very sweet!
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Cell Phone VS The Bible =-.
Naomi H says:
Meh Staples aren’t that big of a deal. At this point, your fear is making it seem much worse than it already is. My sister is a self proclaimed “wimp” and had to have them for a major abdominal surgery. (think pelvis to sternum incision) and had 170 of them. Even SHE said it wasnt too bad, there were just a couple of little pinches.
With my son, I had 12 staples, Had him Friday evening, and the staples were taken out on Monday afternoon, less than an hour before discharge. Steri strips on top of the incision, and everything was all good to go! I think I felt ONE pinch with the first staple being removed, and nothing after that! Just make sure Mike is there to hold your hand, and talks to you so you have distraction from what is going on!
You have the GREATEST baby belly out there, and even as miserable as you are right now, I am GLAD you made it this far! Not too much longer!
Jodie A says:
Heather
I am almost 36 weeks and not sure how baby can simultaneously be giving me heartburn/difficulty breathing AND pelvic pressure/difficulty walking. I thought it was supposed to be up OR down!! My first pregnancy was easy (I was 4 yrs younger, didn’t have a 3 yr old to chase after, no complications etc) and my hubby is not used to this whiny pregnant me. Last night he actually said to me “just remember how badly we WANTED this”. I nearly lost my mind with him. I told him I was extremely grateful to be pregnant but that I was also extremely uncomfortable and allowed to whine a little. I had already told him that I didn’t appreciate the fact that the only thing his mother continues to say to me when we speak is “you are HUGE!!”. He keeps telling me not to let it bother me and when I explained that it was bothering me and could he just mention to her to find something else to say he told me he just doesn’t want to make such a big deal of it. Since she is not exactly a small lady, I think I will simply respond next time with “at least when I have the baby in a few weeks I will get smaller” – probably won’t actually say it, but will be thinking it!
Good luck with the staples!
Katrina says:
I double doggy dare you to say that to your MIL
Or you could say, “I’m growing another human in my belly. That’s why I’m huge. What’s your excuse?”
(I’m mean, I know.)
Ahhhhh….better just to smile, be sweet, keep the family peace. I personally think your hubby should step in and tell her to keep her remarks to herself. Afterall, it should be all about YOU right now and how you are feeling.
Just KNOW that you are a beautiful mama! with a big belly because there’s a BABY in there, for crying out loud! It’s all good!
Congratulations, and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Cell Phone VS The Bible =-.
Kenna says:
My last OB was pretty easy going when I told her I’d really rather she didn’t use staples – she said it was fine with her and she would do what I wanted.
She was also good when I told her flat out I wasn’t doing any of the pants-off checking appointments… LOL I asked her if it was really necessary, given that he was my third and third c/s, and it was scheduled anyways, and did any of us REALLY need to know if I was dialating or not? When she quit laughing, she said that too was fine by her, made my appointments easier on everyone, and we spent more time watching him on ultrasound!
Jen says:
Staples are a breeze and they remove them before you leave the hospital. You won’t even notice them. Love the belly pics.
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Almost Wordless =-.
Sarah says:
I’m pregnant too and went through some major morning sickness. I read that no matter how hard it seems with the baby inside, it will be harder to care for baby once they arrive. That comment stuck in my head and helps getting through the aches and pains a little easier. Just thought I would throw it out there.
Stacey Wood says:
I think you should take a weekly post baby belly shot. That is a great idea!!!
Love the picture of the head tilt like Maddie. Exactly Perfect!!!!
Mary says:
With my first I actually had in my birth plan that I would prefer staples to stitches if I ended up having a Csection. Didn’t know about the glue option! I read somewhere they were better, but of course now I have baby brain and don’t remember why.
My midwife just looked at the birth plan and then looked at me and said “yeah.. you might be pushing it with that one.” Ha! Guess they don’t like being told how to do their jobs.
Best of luck. We can’t wait to “meet” Binky.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Happy Delurker Day! =-.
Vanessa Jordan says:
you really do make a beautiful pregnant woman!!! But oh I so remember getting to the miserable part, let me tell you, I do not make a good pregnant lady, I would run into ladies at the Dr.s office and some of them would go on about how energetic they’ve been and how good they feel, I could have choked them! right there had they not been pregnant! I was in misery, from the moment I found out, I tossed everything I ate 6 and 8 times a day, and like you gestation diabetes, we don’t want to discuss the ankles, so big they bleed, CAN YOU BELIEVE!!! The last month after suffering the whole time, was just about more than I could bear! It was most certainly a dangerous place for a happy,energetic, feel good pregnant woman to be around me, Miss mean, grumpy, hurting, miserable, not to mention CRAZY pregnant me!
But I would do it all again, to have what I have, oh the sweet feeling the very second that baby is born, ahhhhhhh RELIEF!!! But I must say, the first look into that sweet, awesome, little face does make it so worth it!!!! Now that I have made your day so BRIGHT!!!! With all the plesantness of my pregnancy, have a good day if you can!! LOL, I know its hard right now, but lookie how close your getting to seeing that beautiful little face!
and that moment of RELIEF!! although I don’t know if its the same with C-sections, I never had that pleasure, thank goodness. I here it really takes like twice as long to get up and moving around, so best of luck to you. Were still praying and believing for the best ever birth on record!!!
Hugs!!!! (wish I had looked as good as you do)
Tina says:
Such cute outfits!!! Your baby bump is certainly one to be proud of
Emma says:
I’m sure others have said it, but seriously the staples are not a big deal at all. You won’t even know they are putting them in (thanks epidural and the thrill of looking at a beautiful new baby!) and when they come out it is no big deal. I had my first set removed by the homecare nurse who comes to see the baby and it was not a problem at all. My seond set were done in the hospital and, again, not a big deal. I was terrified the first time because I am not a fan of any sort of pain at all but I have to say it was just like someone giving you a pinch to see if you have an inch! No pain at all.
.-= Emma´s last blog ..I’m scratchy =-.
Dawn says:
I’m LOVING the belly shots Mike got! Binky must have REALLY had a growth spurt around week 28 , huh?
Just a few more week!!! Yea!!
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..ramblings =-.
Funsize says:
What a beautiful baby belly!
My OB used those self dissolving staples for my c-section. I was so afraid that I would have to get them taken out, and I was afraid of the pain. But nope, they dissolved and I’ve had plenty of pants-down exams to make sure everything inside looks good. Maybe your OB could use the dissolving staples too?
Ray says:
Just think about it this way, “Binky’s ALMOST here!” =D I can’t wait to see photos of her. ;o)
Ray says:
P.S. I LOVE the belly collage that you have going there. So cute. You should frame that and put it on your wall as well.
Laura says:
Wow, you’re about done! How exciting! I had my twin girls 5 years ago around this time, and it’s kind of fun having a January birthday – figuring out what they need just a couple of weeks after the onslaught of Christmas presents! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is nice and easy! (And the delivery, too!)
.-= Laura´s last blog ..Too much free time! =-.
Andrea's Sweet Life says:
You certainly did pop out there! It mean’s the bun in your oven is almost cooked, yay!
I hope Mike and Rigby are waiting on you hand and foot!
.-= Andrea’s Sweet Life´s last blog ..You Don’t Have to Kiss Me =-.
Heather says:
Staples are no big. I had them the second time, and they weren’t removed until a couple of WEEKS later (after my NICU baby came home) in the doctor’s office. My only issue was sometimes one would get caught on the gauze I had down there (to prevent chafing) or on my underwear. A bit uncomfortable but nothing bad at all. Much more concerned with the milk pouring from my breasts out onto the exam table.
And I echo what everyone here says about the second C-section being better than the first: I was up and walking two days later and sleeping pretty well, whereas the first time I spent two weeks on the couch and could barely get up. Congratulations for getting so far!!!!
jen says:
That is the cutest baby belly I have ever seen! I’m getting so excited to meet Binky! (via pictures, of course!)
.-= jen´s last blog ..the nerve =-.
Mary Jo says:
Oh my goodness I love the belly montage. There is nothing better then watching the baby grow inside of someone. HUGS
.-= Mary Jo´s last blog ..Jinx =-.
Corinne Cooper says:
I had a c-section & they used staples….they came out the day I left the hospital…I was more worried about them coming out….but I HONESTLY did not feel a thing. If she uses them you will only have them in for a few days & you will not even notice them.
ali says:
oh, that belly is just awesome.
also? I totally sleep with one eye half open. It’s really how all the cool kids do it.
.-= ali´s last blog ..Scavenger. =-.
Marilyn says:
I’ve had staples for both of my c-sections. Nothing horrid happened because of them. You’re on the home stretch!
.-= Marilyn´s last blog ..What I Want to Be When I Grow Up =-.
Kim ~ CraftyMamaof4 says:
You’re in the homestretch now! Your belly is awesome, I miss my pregnant belly, now its just a fat belly lol Good Luck!
.-= Kim ~ CraftyMamaof4´s last blog ..A Day at the Zoo =-.
Meg says:
Such a cool collage. I wish I had done that when I was doin’ the baby thing.
Delurking to say YAY, you’re almost there, Mama!
.-= Meg´s last blog ..Area McDonalds Causes Harried Mom to Lose her Shit =-.
Two Makes Four says:
A big, uncomfortable belly is a beautiful thing. Not so easy to say that when you’re in that state, but, in the words of Milli Vanilli, ‘girl you know it’s true.”
.-= Two Makes Four´s last blog ..Mastitis-tastic =-.
Patti says:
These last couple of weeks can be really rough. I hope that the time flies by for you. Your belly looks lovely.
.-= Patti´s last blog ..Do it for the children……. =-.
Deb Hauer says:
Don’t worry about your big belly. I think your ‘big’ belly is beautiful. Next time and everytime you enter ‘big’ before belly…add the word beautiful in front of it….Beautiful Big Belly. I love pregnant people and you are awesome! You are a good mommy and the bigger your belly gets….the bigger Binky gets…hmmm? Beautiful Big Belly for Binky!
Megan Jeffery says:
I had an emergency c-section with my last delivery, and asked the doc flat out not to do staples, but stitches, and he ignored me and did staples. I was ticked, but it turned out to be no big deal, and my scar is all but invisible! I’m sure you know, there are far worse aspects of a c-section Blessings to you for a healthy, happy delivery!
Chris says:
You look great and I’m so happy everytime I check your blog and see that Binky is happy and healthily staying inside kicking away. You are SO close now!!!! And I know I’m among the hundreds here who are just eagierly awaiting the first binky pictures.
I love the photographic record of binky belly. My mom wouldn’t let anyone take a picture when she was pregnant and she regretted it her whole life adn I watch yours and “ooooh” and “Awwwwww” a lot thinking how much Binky is going to treasure these someday.
Keep up the Maddie pose—you can clearly use the rest to prepare your new arrival. Congratulations–you’re almost there.
Maile says:
I am so with you on the staples thing! I don’t care if they don’t hurt at all, the mere thought of them makes me want to throw up! My husbands father had a knee replaced and they closed it up with staples, I walked in to the living room to find the home care nurse removing them *shudders*
Ask for glue! I am delivering my second daughter in 5 days and really hope I don’t need a C-section.
Could you please go to http://voteforSMA.com and help the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation win the $1 million grant from Chase Community Giving.
.-= Maile´s last blog ..Please vote for the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation =-.
Jenn says:
I’ve just recently started reading your blog and first I want to offer my deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful madeline.
Now on to my question…are you going to be having a C-section with this baby? Or are you going to try and have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarian)? I hope this isn’t a too personal question and you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to of course.
Anyway, I love your blog, you really are an inspiration to so many women AND men who’ve lost a child and I look forward to reading more. I’m trying to get caught up to date LOL
Take care and God Bless,
Jenn
AmazingGreis says:
I love the growing baby belly!
XOXO
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Hey you… =-.
Morgana says:
I love the growing belly pictures. You should put them all together like an animated flip book
Staples are honestly no problem at all – I had them when I had a HUGE ovarian cyst removed while I was 24 weeks pregnant. They itch a little bit but that is the only bad thing I noticed about them….well other than that they look pretty frankenstein-like. Removal was no big deal (even when my belly was still big and pregnant) – I don’t remember it hurting a bit
Still sending you good vibes and can’t wait to see pictures of a beautiful and healthy Binky!
Morgana
Daddy Dan says:
Heather, I was stapled when I had hernia surgery, and it really wasn’t too bad at all, except the staples sometimes got stuck on my clothes, so you might want to wear some loose clothing until they’re removed. The removal was easy, they just use a giant staple remover. Only a few got stuck and they had to wiggle and yank them back and forth a while until they finally popped loose.
I’m kidding! The staples are not bad at all and none of the above happened!
I’m happy for you and can’t wait for the baby to arrive. Best of luck to you!
.-= Daddy Dan´s last blog ..I’m Back =-.
Sara K. says:
Heather, you look wonderful! I can’t wait until Binky is finally here!
I don’t know if you’ve heard of this website before, but it really helped me after I had my last child. You expect everything to bounce back the way it was before you were pregnant, but for some of us, it takes a while! It’s called ‘The Shape of a Mother’ and it is wonderful!
http://theshapeofamother.com/
I am so hopeful that everything goes as planned! Get your rest, much love to you and Mike.
xoxox~
.-= Sara K.´s last blog ..Cell Phone vs. The Bible =-.
Amy from Resourceful Mommy says:
First of all, had the staples – no big deal. Once they slice you open you can’t feel a thing there anyway because they cut all of the nerves.
I’m sure you feel better now.
Secondly, it is just GLORIOUS to see you this pregnant! When I made it past 32 weeks with Noah I was ecstatic…until I hit 36 and blew up like a balloon. Once I realized how full full-term pregnancies get, I began to try crazy things like vacuuming to get the little guy out. When I finallly had him at 38 weeks I was shocked at the tummy apron I now wore compared to my skinny jeans body after having Emma.
It was a flabby, yucky gift from God for which I’m still thankful (yet ready to give back now…it’s been three years….go away already!).
Congratulations on being so very pregnant and good luck!!
Expat Mom says:
Ah, the joys of the last month. Course, in my case, BOTH my boys decided to stay in there an extra few weeks. We had to evict them forcefully before they got into trouble. Course, I think my oldest was actually hanging out because he knew he was going to have a tought time of it once he popped into the world and people realized he had a problem.
Anyway, in a very roundabout way, I’m saying . . . Congrats on making it this far and I feel your pain/exhaustion/swolleness.And I’m not envious at all.
.-= Expat Mom´s last blog ..48 Hours =-.
Susan Anderson says:
Don’t panic about the staples. It truly sounds worse than it is. I’ve had two c-sections. My first was breach so I never even went into labor. I was sent in for my C and out she came. My second was scheduled as well now that a lot of hospitals are once a c always a c. Both were staples.
I have C-section survival tips
I didn’t follow these tips the first time and I suffered.
1. Drugs. Lots and lots of drugs (legal ones). Have your husband wake you up at night to request them. Really. I think you can get them ever four hours but check. If you go to long without pain killers it H.U.R.T.S. Trust me.
2. Know when the nurses change shifts. About an hour before their shift ends they do paperwork and won’t come to you unless there is a major emergency. Do you know what that means? Yep, a delay in getting your (legal) drugs. It happened to me w/ my first C and then they changed shifts and forgot and I was in agony.
3. The next day have the nurse help you get up as soon as possible. I know that sounds scary but it really helps. I didn’t with my first and recovery was slow. With #2 I got up and every few hours did walking laps around the halls with the baby. It really helped. I recovered much faster the second time because I did that. Well, that, and the drugs Really, take whatever they will give you.
If you need anything (advice/questions answered/etc) my e-mail is henandsueatgmail.com
Good luck!
I was scared for my second C but I got through it. You will too!
.-= Susan Anderson´s last blog ..He Is Handsome He Is Pretty He Is The Beau Of Belfast City =-.
Assertagirl says:
Toward the end of my pregnancy I had fantasies about swimming, too! But of course I was here in Canada, so the only way that was going to happen was if I went to a public pool. So, um, NO.
.-= Assertagirl´s last blog ..The mom in the mirror. =-.
Al_Pal says:
Awesome belly shots!
So, not the same area/’animal’, obviously, but I had staples for my broken-leg-repair; no big deal.
You can do eet! ;p
Kellee says:
You look absolutely lovely, my dear, even as exhausted as you feel. And I LOOOOVE the belly. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
.-= Kellee´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday Diptych #6: Water =-.
Lindsey Salmon says:
wow. your child has your exact lips! incredible how children look a lot like their parents. she is precious btw!
Sabrina says:
I had a wistful smile on my face while I was reading your post. My daughter is 17 months old and I am already looking forward to my next pregnancy. For me, pregnancy is a wonderful, amazing journey that we women are so privileged to be able to go through. This idea did falter many times during my pregnancy — especially when I got into my waddling, can’t-see-my-own-feet days. But, looking back, it was all worth it!