Recovery Times

[CKJ]

How were you getting out of bed? The normal daily stuff?

DD already helps me with the washing, and we have a "bin on wheels" which she can take out to the laundry. I have a front loader so she would have to bend down and do it all. I don't have to pick her up, although DS's cot doesn't have a drop side and the setting is as high as possible but I would have to "lean in".

If I'm able to get myself in and out of bed, to the bathroom etc I'm sure I'll be able to manage. DD is very independent and would love to help me some more around the house.

[~~Snoogans~~]

With my 2nd C section, I was able to do the washing and make dinner etc from day 6 (slowly of course, but still able to do it!).

The hardest part is getting out of yr bed and chair! oh, and pulling up yr knickers after a shower! Miss H helped me with that! hehe

Seriously, your dignity never comes back once having a baby!

As for driving a car, erm, I must admit to doing that after about 2 weeks! Would have been sooner if everyone wasn't so precious!

[RhiChiChi]

I had no issue getting in and out of bed but tended to roll to my side (like now I'm pg) to get out. I was up showered and walking the next day. I drove from 4 weeks but easily could have driven earlier but my DH and mum were around to help me. I didn't lift the bath water either but did lift DD without issue. I am short and found it hard to put her in and out of the cot, so you may need to think about that aspect. I could do washing, top loader, light cleaning duties, cooking etc.... Everyones recovery is different so I guess you just need to be prepared for the worst....