Today I wanted to share a little about my experience with getting a Cesarean section and my recovery.

But first, I want to say that this was just my experience.  I realize that every woman is different!

As I mentioned in Addie’s birth story, I had to get an emergency C-section.  I had intended to deliver vaginally, so I was less than thrilled with the decision, but I knew that it was best for Addie.

The procedure itself wasn’t too bad.  I had already been given an epidural, so they just increased the amount of medication that I was getting.  I couldn’t feel any pain whatsoever. 

The only part I didn’t like was that I couldn’t stop shaking.  It was a side effect of the epidural, and it drove me crazy!  I also felt a bit breathless, but it mostly had to due with the fact that I couldn’t stop crying!

The doctors explained everything as they were going.  Brandon sat by my side and prayed with me.  Then, before I knew it, my [...]