Hi Lori,
My OB said do not lift anything heavier than the baby. First day after Csection you can't move much, but I was on my feet and moving around well by day 2. I didn't really feel like I couldn't do anything by the time I left hospital. Though I did on purpose not lift wet laundry in the laundry basket, didn't do the vacuming for a few week etc. I found by about week 6 I had pain again as I think I had overdone it and jumped up out of bed too quickly a few times. All I have to say is your poor friend who thinks she won't be able to pick her baby up. I think she will learn quick smart, and also wonder how long her parents will last in her house, I know I really wanted a break and time to myself with my girls.

Hi to everyone else.

PS, Grub I forgot to reply to your email of a week or so ago, just in response to me wearing a bikini and eating chocolate. You totally crack me up, I had a good laugh and read it out to DH also. You should be writing a blog, as I would pay to read your comments. Too funny!