How well did you recover in the 6 weeks after your c-section? What was the pain like?

[Me+him+bub]

it is different for every one, I was very sore but my son was very difficult to get out and forceps were used which left a lot of bruising, having said that, I was home in 48 hours and didn't take any pain relief, getting off the bed and the couch were the hardest. I went to uni 5 days later and drove over an hour to get there so it can't have been that bad! best of luck!

[~mamaspice~]

Another one here who had a great recovery twice. As soon as my catheter and IV were out (the next morning) I was up and totally caring for my baby myself. My advice would be to get mobile aand move around asap (but don't overdo it) so you don't get stiff and sore. And to also keep up your pain relief for the first few days. Don't wait to be in pain before taking them. I only skimmed the replies but I saw something about big undies? My advice would be to buy some pairs of control briefs as opposed to just big compfy undies. They're not very pretty but they will give your tummy lots of support and the physio recommended them to me.

Oh, and when we had my DD we were in a double storey place and climbing the stairs was fine.

best of luck! How exciting

[~*Kat*~]

I had 2 c-sect's. The first I would have been fine sooner but my BP was out of control. My second was born at 1.15am and I was on my feet and showered and into see my son in the NICU by 11am and managed very well on panadol for pain relief (and was very naughty and was driving in 2 weeks cos I had to get into the hospital to care for my son)

[Charlotte91]

I had a planned c/s at 34 weeks, due to alot of reasons.
I was off everything but panadol after 48 hours. I got out of bed after 24 hours.
I was moved in Ronald McDonald House on Day 5, which required me to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs and I was fine with that.
I'm not sure about lifting, as I never lifted DD. She was only 1.6kg anyway.
Good luck for your c/s!!

[Fleur]

My CS was an emergency CS and my recovery was pretty good. My sister had two, the first was quite good, the second was not.

If you can take it easy the first couple of weeks it should get easier after that. And jumbo undies rule

All the best

[Beach Mama]

I know there are loads of horror stories around, but I am another one who has had 2 relatively good c/s. My recovery was pretty good, I kept up with my pain killers for the first few weeks, even if I was feeling okish, because if I didn't then I didn't feel so good! The pain for me once i got home wasn't excruciating, just tiring and annoying really. By week 4 with my first I was driving and week 3 with DS. Both times I waited until I was feeling spot on to drive, especially as I had little ones, and I also needed to be able to get them in and out of the car.

My insurance company said the same thing regarding insurance, as long as the Drs said it was ok then it was fine and there was no limit - nurses basically said, if you feel ok then drive. Interesting.
Jumbo supportive undies are the most comfortable thing and make everything feel supported, and resting as much as you can in the first few weeks is great. I guess one thing that is good about a c/s is that you are forced to rest - which means loads of lounging around, cuddling and sleeping with your baby!! Good luck hun -not long to go now!! xoxoxo

ETA: I had my c/s at 9am and the other at midday and was up at around 6am the next day for a shower. SItting upright in bed for feeds later that night.

[Charlotte91]

My mum got me a whole heap of $1 granny undies from Target. They were the best thing ever!!

[blessedatlast]

I was off everything but panadol after 48 hours. I got out of bed after 24 hours.
I was moved in Ronald McDonald House on Day 5, which required me to walk up and down 2 flights of stairs and I was fine with that.

Mines almost similar except I had an emergency with twins at 24wks. I was off all painkillers by day 3. I think they key to a good recovery is to get up and about ASAP, and try not to dwell on the pain. If your in pain, your in pain, but if you lay in bed not moving thinking about the surgery I think it makes it worse IYKWIM.. With twins in NICU and having no choice but to walk to see them made me forget about the pain pretty fast. I am having a scheduled c section this time too, I hope my recovery is just as quick.

I do think however if you can stay with your Mum then why not? And yeah jumbo undies, loose fitting clothes