so today is May 19, 2011. It is two years to the day that I had my total hip replacement. I can't believe it's already been two years, yet at the same time, it feels a lot longer than that. I was in a completely different life practically than I am now- feel like a different person almost and I don't know how I feel about that one.
I remember having the conversation with my orthopedic surgeon Jan 2009 about doing the hip replacement...one of my biggest concerns was- would I be able to have children. He said it wouldn't be a problem because of the type of replacement he was putting in...i never thought in a million years that in two years time that i would be pregnant with my first kid!
I know the female body changes drastically when she's pregnant, but I guess I'm not sure how the hips change, if at all. So far, my hip hasn't given me any problems, even though I have gained "weight". I have a significant baby bump going on, but I haven't gained any actual weight...I've actually lost two pounds. My hip has been my most struggling surgery yet- both emotionally and physically. I know it's hard to believe because i've had my leg and arm lengthened, but...I dont' remember those surgeries so it's hard to count those.
I'm so afraid that this delivery that's coming up in November, six months from now, that something will happen to my hip and I absolutely don't even want to take the chance...I have my third doctors appointment this coming Monday and i'm going to bring her an x-ray of my hip and discuss with her my concerns and suggest a c-section. I understand that natural labor is better or whatnot, i dont care. Yes, I care about the baby, but I have to take care of myself also because with my hip working perfectly afterward, it is going to be really difficult to take care of myself and a newborn and I can't deal with that.
I'm feeling very overwhelmed lately....
Dont feel overwhelmed with all this... take it one day at a time and I think your wise for talking with your Doc about having a C-section. Your right, if your not at your best you wont be able to take care of your precious baby or yourself.... BOTH are equally important. I learned that the hard way when I got an infection in my breast. By the way - are you planning on trying to breast feed? Its hard at first - for about 3-4 weeks, then no problem at all, and so convenient, no having to measure formula or warm up a bottle when she is crying... as quick as I can get set down and "pulled out" she is eating and happy :) Everyone has to do what works for them and I know you will be such a wonderful mommy :) So happy and Excited for you! A lot has changed for you in two years, and its only going to keep changing... my best advice so far is to be flexible (as hard as that is for me - a CONTROL FREEK to say) its going to help you to stay stress free and enjoy every moment. When I try to rush her or make her "timing" fit mine then thats when she gets fussy and when I follow her clock we are all happy :) I love you CareBear!
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