Hi Girls...just wondering if anyone had a c-section and has a toddler at home. What did you do for nap time or putting them to bed considering there are restrictions? Did you transition them early to a toddler bed so they can get into the bed themselves?
I'm due in May w/#2 so both LO will be 2 years apart exactly. Thinking of putting DD in a toddler bed soon so we can get her use to it before baby is born so I'm not struggling putting her to bed.
Thanks!
Re: c-section w/a toddler
Due with DS #2 in April, the boys will be 2 & 1/2 years apart and this will be my 2nd c-section as well. We moved DS into the big boy bed at 22mos. and it's been a huge success. I can't imagine lifting a toddler into a crib with a c-section recovery. GL
My second c-section is in less than two weeks, and my kids will be 21 months apart. My son isn't ready for a big boy bed, so we're keeping him in the crib for now. Our crib isn't that deep, so I think it will be ok-- my husband will be home for the first few weeks anyway. I plan on using a step stool if need be.
With my first c-section, I followed the pain meds schedule and was never ever in pain. I felt fine about 5 days after my surgery, I never had a problem going up stairs or lifting. Maybe I just got lucky though.
Due with DD#2 in Jan. We started transitioning DD#1 to daddy handling bedtime and for naps, we are working on her putting herself to bed when we tell her its nap time. She generally lets us know she is tired and ready for a nap by asking for cuddles or laying down on the floor with her blankie.
We are planning VBAC, but what to be able to handle me with restrictions if RCS occurs.
DS1 & DS2 were almost exactly 3 years apart. DS1 was in a bottom bunk at 2 1/2 so getting him in bed wasn't a problem. In the first few weeks I was taking a nap too and he was growing out of them so I napped in my bed and he watched a movie next to me.
DS2 turns 3 in July and I'm due in May this time. DS2 has been in a toddler bed since lat May and will be in a twin bed when LO gets here because I need his matress. He is also growing out of naps so I assume he will also watch movies in my bed and nap if he needs to.
DD1 is still in her crib. MIL is here right now, so either she or DH put her intcrane take her out of the crib. MIL is leaving on Sun, and DD1 will go back to daycare on Monday. So DH will put her into her crib for night time. I'm pretty sure I could pick her up now but DH would kill me if I tried.