Three and a half years on, my
scar still hurts. I get twinges along the scar, often. Sometimes when I lift
things the 'wrong' way. it pulls like I am going to come apart like a zipper.
However, I love my C section
scar. I am proud of it. Through this was Jarvis's SAFE entry into the world. Yes,
I capitalised safe, because I do not care how my two babies were born, as long
as they were born safely. (For the record Tamika was a quick and safe vaginal
birth)
I have had people, normally
other Mums, express disappointment. I even had one to go as far as ask if I was
disappointed "I did not have a successful birth?" Excuse me, but what
the?
Tamika put a link to this
article on my Facebook page. For those who have not read it I thought I would
share it with you. Three Truths About C-sectionMamas
I recommend reading the whole
article, but this paragraph so resonated with me.
1.
C-Section mamas are brave.
Being prepped
for a c-section is not a walk through the park. Many times, a mother’s partner is not
allowed in the OR until after the epidural has been administered and everyone
has “taken their place.” This means that while doctors and nurses move about,
readying the operating room for delivery (maybe talking about their
lunch or what movie they saw over the weekend) a strong pregnant mama sits
on a cold operating table considering what lies before her - often scared and
often feeling very alone.
Yup, look at my face in the
image. You will not see disappointment at having to prep for a C, you see cold
hard fear, and typical me when I am emotional, I cry. Plus a needle in the
spine freaken hurts.
So for anyone who has ever
felt doubt at their C section stand proud, you are a brave strong women who
birth a child. Did you know April is Cesarean Awareness Month?
How did you birthing go? Any
stories you want to share?
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