I had an 'emergency' c-section but have heard a planned c-section is much easier to recover from. I found it difficult, I did have the added bonus of infection however.
I was out of bed and walking the morning after. Stayed two nights at the hospital. Firstly being house bound as i couldn't drive until 5 or 6 weeks was hard. Simple things like sitting up in bed after laying down, turning to swing legs out of the bed, bending in the shower to wash, putting on underpants, lifting my arms to put on tops, bending to change and dress DD was all difficult the first 2ish weeks. I get the groceries delivered and was lifting groceries bags one at a time around 4weeks. I think I began doing house work like vacuuming and moping about 5ish weeks post c-section but not often as it did cause discomfort. Lifting a washing basket with clothes, reaching for higher things etc wasn't until about 8 weeks but I was still very careful. I tired easily and found I couldn't walk or stand for too long, I would also get really sweaty in the first few weeks. I have only just started to wear jeans and DD is 4&1/2 months old, if underpants or any type of band rolled into the scar it caused discomfort.
Overall I found it added stress to having a newborn and made things harder, although this is my first baby so maybe it is just me. Good luck! I hope your bub turns for you.
My first was an e-c sect - I was in hospital for five days, prescribed time but then home and hubby was at work from 13:00 to 23:00 each day. I could pretty much do everything I wanted to with no pain. I didn't drive for the six weeks but could have no problem. DS also a c-sect but home at 3 days - this time I had mum at home to help but if I hadn't had a toddler that needed lifting I would have been fine.
Personally I think if is looking after just you and bubs - I would give it a go, I can't think of anything worse than having to be in some one elses house for that first bit unless they are there to look after your every whim but even then I would find it awkward as am a very independent person.
Can you just decide at the end of your hospital stay? In your situation I would try stay in hosp as long as you can (in public I went to c-sect was 4 days)
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