If your 2nd c/s was a rough recovery how was your third?

jknigh8

I am on breech baby #3 and will be having my third scheduled c/s on Jan 2nd, recovery from my first was very easy and I felt back to myself within a couple weeks. My second was much harder and took me about 2 months to get through the post partum soreness/hemmoroids/swelling/incision soreness ect. Wondering if anyone who had a rough 2nd c/s recovery had an easier time with their third? I am really anxious this time thinking it will be the same or worse than last time while I have two toddlers to take care of at the same  time. 

mrsseguin

I'm curious as well...I had the exact same experience as you.  I hope c/s #3 doesn't kick my butt!

slwprincess

I'm curious too! I wouldn't say that my second recovery was bad... But I do think I made it take longer b/c I kept overdoing it trying to take care of my oldest. I really don't want to make that mistake again. I keep telling myself I HAVE to let others help but I swear, I'm just not good at it :-(

Noix

my c-section number 2 was horrible to recover from took me many many weeks. Just had number 3 about 7 months ago and it was amazing recovery a lot like my 1st one. Can not reccomend belly bandit enough! think that what helped me the most.

Disneygeek77

In a way, my 3rd was the easiest.  The pain wasn't less, I was just more prepared and knew what to expect, if that makes sense.  For example, the constipation with my second was terrible.  I actually thought I was going to have to go back to the hospital for a poopectomy.  However, when I had the third, I didn't mess with that.  If I went a few days without a BM, I took a suppository and I was so glad I did.  The suppository worked within the hour as opposed to waiting hours or days for other methods to work.

I also was more accepting of help, meals and we also got a bunch of disposable dinnerware to save on washing dishes.  

Perhaps sit down and think of what was most difficult for you last time and what you can do to make it easier.  Do you have family close by ?  Would you feel comfortable asking them to come by once a week ?  Could you give your husband specific tasks during your recovery ?  Do you need to stock up on pre made meals ?  Ya know, sometimes it's as simple as giving yourself a break and telling yourself you don't have to do everything.  

jssica2

I've had 3 c-s my first one was not so good. My 2nd one was good. My 3rd one was 9 month ago and I still have pan down there wear they cut me. It will be ok just doing try doing everything at ones get a lot of help if u have older ones have them help u if Dh is at work. My where to little to help me out.