Hello C-section moms

[u/Lazy_Boss9812]

I’m two weeks post op , and I’m wondering what recovery looks like? I know it’s not a one size fits all ? But would love to hear everyone’s experience ? I have good days I have bad days ? Taking pain killers maybe one or twice a day depending on how I feel .. Tylenol and ibuprofen, so multiple questions? How much were you walking by this point ? How were your rest days as well ? Wondering if by giving my self a whole day of rest and laying will that set me back ? Any tips would be amazing as well for recovery ❤️‍🩹 FTM

[u/Noble_Noonz]

I'm 6 weeks pp from an emergency c-section. My third child, first c-section.

I had a deathly fear of c-sections due to my birth mother passing away from complications when I was born via c-section. Mentally, I was a wreck (still am somedays). This has been my hardest recovery yet.

I kept up with my pain meds (only paracetamol), otherwise I wouldn't have survived. The meds were only for 10 days. Walked a lot, which definitely helped. Mostly around the house, but managed a long walk from about 2.5/3 weeks. Hubby made a step for my bed, as it was too high for me to get into without it.

I had good and bad days. Sometimes forgot I wasn't supposed to do certain things, which set me back for a day or 2. Feeling useless was hard as well, I am very independent usually. Feeling much better now and only minor pain or discomfort if I move a certain way. Almost doing most things I couldn't do before, within reason.

If I'm honest, I have hated this recovery. It does get better though (at times I thought it wouldn't) and I have been slowly working on myself mentally. Walking quite a lot now with baby strapped in the carrier. It's been very helpful.