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

[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!!

[black_rose]

I was up and about walking within 8 hours after the c section, I just cracked it and wanted to see my baby girl who was in the scn. The midwives were surprised at how well I was moving around while in the hospital, but I was determined! The recovery at home slowed a bit until I had a stitch that was too tight cut and then I was able to get around easily. The hardest part for me was no driving because dd was still in the scn. I had very little pain once the stitch was fixed, but I was careful with the no lifting. I was back driving at 2.5 weeks after a check up with my gp. My bleeding stopped at around 2 weeks but af was back at 4 weeks. Once dd was home I carried her in a sling to avoid getting the pram in and out of the car. Being a premmie with hip dysplasia we had appointments every few days, in a way i think it helped my recovery as I just had to keep moving.