I've only had an emergency but imagine without the extra exhaustion from labour that your recovery could be quicker cause your body isn't already tired If That Makes Sense?
I also remember some pulling too.
Goodluck and you will be holding your LO before you know it
I had an emergency after 36 hours of induction and labour, then an elective and recovery was way quicker - as PP mentioned because you don't have the tiredness from the labour. I think because I knew what to expect afterwards pain wise etc. too it took the shock away. I kept up my pain meds even if I was feeling ok just to make sure i kept feeling ok for both my kids!
Physically I found the pain similar but it was a bit more of a distraction having a toddler and a baby around, and I think I was up a bit quicker at home. It's easy to try and overdo things because you have 2 little ones so just try and rest as much as you can!
Good luck and how exciting that you are meeting your new little one so soon!!! xoxoxo
I had an 'elective' c/s at 34 weeks, and I was off everything but panadol by 48 hours, and walking around the NICU after about 25 hours. I had no pain, really.
I had a elective at 38 weeks, was up walking 14hrs after c-sect the pain was minimal in comparison to my emergency possibly becuase I knew what to expect and how to avoid...
I've had one after labour and one with no labour.
I totally agree with the PPs about less tiredness. I think my pain was a bit worse, but only because I felt better and so tried to do more stuff quicker. The staff also expect you to do more (I found) as it wasn't my first bub. This time I'll be extra aware of that and take it slower.
I did feel pulling and pushing, but it didn't hurt or was uncomfortable, just weird IYKWIM?
Take some time out tonight and just chill. Do something lovely for yourself. Be excited that tomorrow you get to meet your new little person.
Can't wait to hear.
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