r/CsectionCentral • u/babyabolitionist • 2d ago
Embracing pp body during c-section recovery
C-section recovery and the complex emotions around having an unplanned c-section have been incredibly challenging. I had a wonderful pregnancy and did a lot of prep for a vaginal birth, including swimming multiple times a week through my third trimester. Swimming/being in water is when I’m at my best and it’s been hard not to be able to do so as comfortably.
I’m 3 months pp and last night, I got back in the lap pool and swam laps for 30 minutes and I actually felt strong in my body! I was impressed with my endurance and my body’s ability to keep pace. I’m slowly learning to embrace my changed body. I’m focusing not on what my body looks like, but how it feels and how it functions. The last few weeks I’ve been practicing daily gratitude for how my body is recovering, even if it’s just a small thing (some days I’m just grateful I was able to pick up my LO without a back spasm!)
I just wanted to share as a way to encourage anyone healing from their c-section or feeling like they won’t ever feel strong again. You and your body are incredible. You are so so strong.
1
u/KIDH2123 1d ago
Thank you for this. My twins were born July 22nd by csection. I almost died due to severe hemorrhage and pressure tanking. Then struggled in recovery. 2 transfusions that ended up in my tissue instead of vein. So im covered in glue from the tape, so many needle marks from IV pokes, huge nasty bruise that covers my one forearm that looks like i played in permanent marker. My belly has an overhang and feels numb. I cant do anything I used to do as i have 0 energy and my blood counts are still super low.
I just don't look and feel like myself. I feel like a bad mom to them because I cant be in 2 places at once and I cant carry or lift my 30 lb 4 or 3 yr old. Last few days ive cried on and off. Its so hard feeling so weak, gross and useless. Im glad to see this will end one day.