CS with 2nd (or more) child - how did your LO cope?

[Lenny]

DS1 was 21 months when i had a cs.
1- He came to visit that afternoon. I was in ridiculous pain (and emotional still) so was given even more pain med while he was there - then i was a bit spaced out. He probably didn't need to see that, but he was on the floor playing with cars etc, so didn't mind too much. I had a drip - he didn't seem bothered.
2- I had picked him up a bit less in the last few weeks of pg, so he was kind used to it. I picked him up a bit anyway, contrary to their advice. It's a natural reflex and it's hard to not do sometimes.
3- he saw me everyday twice a day while i was in hossy. He had his dad at home so he didn't seem to mind.
4- yep, he got plenty of cuddles. The cs didn't get in the way that much in that regard - the new baby got in the way more ITMS.
5- yep. Can't remember what i was told, but i did it anyway. I spent a lot of time sitting on the couch (feeding!) so he'd climb up next to me and it was fine. He was still in a cot then and i put him in a out a few times (I had no choice, no helpers).

To be honest at 21 months DS didn't seem to mind too much. It was all so very different for him anyway (Dad home, mum in a strange place, baby arrives etc). The cs wasn't so much of a bother in relation to him. It was a PITA for me! But not for him.