Caring for DD after a C/Section?

[Arimeh]

DS was 19 months when I had DD1. When he wanted a cuddle (which was all the time because he was still really clingy) I would get down to his level and give him a cuddle that way, instead of bending down and picking him up. For the most part he was happy with that. If he wasn't, I would sorta throw him half over my shoulder, and brace my scar with my other hand, and then slowly get up. It felt pretty normal by 2 weeks later (until my infection took hold and then I was rendered useless again) so hopefully you won't have to feel any frustration for too long.

As for changing nappies - I always change nappies on the floor anyway, so that didn't change. I couldn't get him in and out of the bath, so DH helped me get him in and out, or he went in the shower with me or DH.

I think DH had 2 weeks off to help me out, does your DH have any time off lined up?

[feeb]

I have been wondering same thing as high chance being that I will end up with another CS and DS also not walking.

I think DH will have 2 weeks off

[maz]

You'll be amazed at what you can do physically hon just please dont over do it. Make sure that you hold your scar and move slowly for the first few weeks.

I had V aged 16months when I had M and W was 5 but still pretty bad..eg needed me to pick him up when he flipped out ect. I just did it..what choice did I have I cant comment on the rest as we were shipped to the RCH when M was 20 days old and by the time we got back home 4 weeks had passed.

for you honey....I'll be watching the clock and praying A isnt as bad as predicted.

[Doing my best]

I was left for a few hours on my own with both children when DS was about 10 days old. And I realised then that I could lift DD (didn't have much choice cause she got herself stuck in a box).

I also felt comfy giving her cuddles on my lap from about day 3. I even gently lifted her from that time to my lap while holding my scar with a pillow.

But as others have said, let your body be the guide. I didn't lift her into the bath until about 5 weeks. But I would kneal in the shower with her when DH was on evening/night shift from week 3.

Good luck.. Hope tomorrow goes well for you and you have a quick recovery.

[DaintreeDream]

Thankyou all for your replies, you don't know how much it has helped ease my mind.

I recovered really well when I had DD1 so I think I will be ok again it is just different when you have a non-toddling toddler to care for.

DH will be home with me so I won't have to lift but I am an independant person and am so close to DD1 that I won't be able to help myself .

Thanks again... your replies are just what I needed to hear.