Hi Fiona. Just wanted to let you know that for the first 12 or 24 hours (can't remember which sorry) after my c/s I had obs done every hour. I assume this is standard as I didn't have any major complications - just very low blood pressure. It would mean you probably wouldn't have to buzz too much to start with as there should be a midwife checking on you all the time any way. I was worried about the same thing as my DH wasn't able to be there much as he had DD to look after. He was really only there for a few hours during the middle of the day. The only time it was a problem was the first night when DS had a big mucous vomit and was choking and I buzzed but no-one came I ended up grabbing him myself but it was pretty sore. My bed moved up and down and had the adjustable bed head so I could kinda grab him if I put the bed high enough but it wasn't the best thing to do as I had to twist and that action does hurt to begin with. I had DS on me a lot but I was always a bit worried about holding him just after I'd been given my pain meds as I got so drowsy so I would buzz the midwife then if I needed to.

I went home on day 3 and it was so much easier to be at home but if you're still feeling quite sore I recommend asking the dr to send you home with a script for some decent pain relief. I only needed it the first night home but I would have been miserable without it - I have a friend who went home and only had panadol/nurofen and she was in serious pain that first night.

If you're bed-bound for the first 24 hours I would also suggest that you try and lie flat as much as possible to stretch out your tummy so it doesn't 'seize' up in sitting position. I think that will make it easier for you once you do get up. It can be a bit scary straightening up!

And I don't know if this helps but, the thought of a c/s and the recovery was a lot worse for me than the reality. Good luck hon