Pain relief AFTER.. What did you have?

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Congrats on the birth of your baby boy - he is gorgeous (saw the pics on FB!). I agree with DMB here with the amount of rest you should be getting. I was just on panadol from day 5 and would also forget to take it every 4 hours. However, if I wasn't resting enough, I would get really sore and that would prompt me to take another dose. I had some busy days and they were agony. When I rested and only did what I had to to care for bubby, I was so much better. I know we are all different, but rest was the only thing that helped me. Also, I couldn't have managed without one of those CS belly-support elastic thingos that the physio gives you in hossy. Without that is really hurt. Do you have one? Trust your instincts here - only you know the level of pain-relief you require, but just remember that rest will also really help

ETA: I also stayed in hospital until they kicked me out, which allowed me additional rest while the nurses did some of the work. If possible, I will do the same again this time because once you head home you WILL rest less!