In August 2005 my life joyfully changed forever with the birth of our daughter. I had a non eventful pregnancy with no trouble and had our daughter via c section, which I recovered from easily. Three months later, I started on a journey that has also changed my life forever. Due to scar tissue build up (referred to as adhesions) I started having pain in my left side; this led to a hysterectomy (after the birth of our son), which I though would be the end of the complications. Unfortunately, I now have nerve problems in the incision site, and this is painful. So, a week ago I had a procedure done by a pain management specialist; I should know in about 6 weeks if the procedure worked. I am keeping my fingers crossed because if it works I will be able to spend a lot more time chasing around my kids!
I will never regret the decision to have the c section because it led to a healthy birth. However, I run into pregnant women all the time who want elective c sections or think it is easier than delivering normally and I hope my story gives them pause.
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