Dee, C/s's are very hard and I know how people look down on you for having one. Most of us would not choose to have one if we had a choice, but if it comes to the crunch, we all do what is best for our babies. Congratulations on ur lil boy. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. It takes time to heal and I know what you mean about having to have help to do everything. My Dh and the nurses had to help me for quite a while and then I used the pull bar to get out of bed. The burning pain (internal) does ease and I'm sure it won't be too long and you'll forget exactly how painful it is.... For now, just try to take it easy (I know it's hard with a newborn) and take heart at the fact that the babies settle down at around 6wks and so does the pain from the c/s..... Enjoy ur lil bundle of joy.... just wait for his big "hello mummy grins" it will make everything but the joy of being a mum fade from memory.....