BTDT CS ?'s

Lorjo2022

I am 2 weeks PP tomorrow and I was just wondering when y'all started going back to normal activities such as:
-lifting more than LO's weight
-bending/squatting
-driving
-let water directly hit your incision
-getting back in bed
-etc
I figured it's more of a 'when you feel comfortable' thing and I know everyone heals at different rates, just wanted to pick y'all's brains!
TIA

OliveMom3

My hospital recommends 6 weeks before driving, lifting, bending, squatting, and baths (but you can always shower). I haven't heard of not getting in bed though. Where do you sleep?

emberlee3

I am pretty sure I was doing all of those things by 2 weeks.  I had an almost-3-year-old, and I definitely picked him up after the first week or so.  I remember having pain with certain movements at times, but my incision always looked fine so I didn't really worry about it.

Lorjo2022

OliveMom3 said:

My hospital recommends 6 weeks before driving, lifting, bending, squatting, and baths (but you can always shower). I haven't heard of not getting in bed though. Where do you sleep?

Right now I'm sleeping on the couch since its a lot lower than my bed.

Maelara

Lifting - 6 weeks 

Bending - 2 weeks 

Squatting - 4 weeks ish 

Driving - 1 week 

Water on incision - probably around 2 weeks 

I never didn't sleep in my own bed. I did most things as my body felt ready for it also, I was never told I couldn't drive! Good luck with healing!

Lorjo2022

Thanks ladies!

kanga1622Wed220857

Pretty much 3 weeks or earlier. The latest thing was lifting heavier weights. I would carry the diaper bag, then added the car seat, and finally picked up my 3 year old for the first time just shy of 4 weeks. He weighed 36 lbs so I had to work up to it!