If you had a vaginal birth...? for ya

southernbelle82 · January 2010

Assuming you didn't suffer from the 4th degree tear or something equally as traumatic, how soon would you say you were able to be up and about out of the house? Like go dinner, go to the store, etc.

I've mentioned before that my high school reunion is going to be 4 days before my due date. I'll probably end up with another c/s which I can plan to have after the reunion BUT I know there's still a possibility that this kid may want to come out on his/her own. Just curious if it was unrealistic for me to think I could still go if I had h/h a week or 2 before the reunion. (The reunion is in town) I still have awhile and anything could happen...I just like to 'plan' things Smile

olivejuice127 · January 2010

I believe my first time out was a week after we brought DD home. We just went out to dinner. I had to go out in spurts though, because pain eventually would set in.

Miss.Modular · January 2010

why are you planning a c/s if you are able to try for vaginal?

all that aside, i had a 2nd degree tear and it took me a good two to three weeks before I felt relatively normal. It was painful, i was hobbling around and bleeding ew

violetvirgo · January 2010

i had a very easy L&D (1st and 2nd degree tear, nothing terrible). i was discharged from the birthing center 15 hours after dd was born and easily took a shower myself a few hours after her birth. I went to brunch with my mom and sister on our second morning home from the BC.

i was sore and had trouble walking more than a few blocks (new york city), but i felt pretty darn good.

eta: for me, it wouldn't have been terribly unreasonable to go out a week pp for dinner, i mean i couldn't like boogie down or anything, but going out for a few hours wouldn't have been a big deal (...heck i may have gone out to dinner a week pp...)

EastCoastBride · January 2010

For me, most of the pain I experienced was from the epidural. They had a hard time getting it in and my lower back was really bruised. that caused me more pain and discomfort than anything else- even my episiotomy!

betsnup · January 2010

I think I first felt like leaving the house about a week after D was born, just because I was stir-crazy. But it was only a trip to Target and it wasn't very long. Between still healing (I had a 2nd degree tear, plus 2 tears by my urethra, one that required stitches) and the exhaustion, I personally wasn't up for leaving the house for more than an hour or so.

But my cousin just had her second via c-section (she tried a VBAC but the baby wouldn't cooperate) and within 2 weeks she was making a 3 hour car ride to her hometown. Some people just heal differently - I hope it works out for you!

Gina418 · January 2010

I had a 3rd degree tear but was able to go out and about pretty much immediately (of course I didn't do anything too strenuous - went to the mall, grocery shopping, etc.). The real inconvenience for me was the bleeding - it was very heavy at times and the move moving I did the heavier it was.

lmdbww · January 2010

I was able to do household stuff right away and ventured out to the store about a week later (with some help from my mom since I wasn't supposed to lift the carrier by myself).

southernbelle82 · January 2010

Miss.Modular:
why are you planning a c/s if you are able to try for vaginal?

I only get to try for a vaginal if the baby comes on his or her own. My last one was a c/s and my doc won't induce.

moosemax · January 2010

I was alright as long as I wasn't sitting. I remember taking DS to his 4 day after appt and the chairs in the pedi's office were SO HARD!! I think that I was fine about a week after. No pain even sitting. (Never told me degree of tears, but I know I had stiches. I had a 10lber!!)

teg · January 2010

honestly, I felt pretty good within a couple of days. it was super cold out so we stayed in for a while after DS was born, but I was comfortable moving around the house by the time we got home (and fwiw I did tear and had an episiotomy).

lexigrl · January 2010

I had a 4th degree tear but I think I remember getting up and getting out of the house a few days after DS was born to go to the store and what not, the pain was much worse in the evening though. It took me a good couple weeks to start feeling totally better.

Ravings Rabbids · January 2010

3 days after coming home. My IL's watched my son while my daughter was in school, and we went to lunch, Target and Walgreens. LOL.

mch1222 · January 2010

My baby stayed behind in the hospital for a week after I was discharged. We went back and forth to the hospital every day to be with him. You won't want to stand up for any length of time, but as long as you have somewhere to sit you'll be just fine! It's all about the motivation :-)

Caylin · January 2010

Personally I don't think that is unrealistic...I felt great after my delivery, i was a Grad student at the time, and was discharged in 24 hours, and went to class (sitting for 4 hours) 2 days later. The "other" symptoms of being PP may hit you first, exhaustion, breastfeeding...etc. As long as you take it easy at the reunion, I'd say you'd be fine. Good Luck!

o2bme · January 2010

After leaving the hospital with DD I ran in to Target to pick up a few things and made out fine. I was sore but nothing major. If they would have let me and DD leave I felt good enough to go home an hour after I had her. I was up and out of the bed and moving around.

I did get tired quicker though.

KevinsBride04 · January 2010

I had a 2nd degree tear, and while I was uncomfortable and not feeling totally normal "down there" for weeks, I went to dinner 6 days post partum. Now, I looked like hell warmed over, but was able to functionally sit at dinner. : ) By two weeks after, you should be able to wear normal size pads and sit/walk decently. It will all work out. Good luck!

Alli3586 · January 2010

I didn't tear very much at all, I only had 3 stitches. DD was little.

We went out to BRU and out to eat the day after we got home from the hospital, so 4 days after. I was still bleeding heavily and it hurt when I peed but it wasn't too bad.

rynhales · January 2010

I had a 3rd degree tear and I couldn't stand long enough to change her diaper without being in pretty intense pain. I think right around 2 weeks I could get out and about and stand longer than a couple of minutes. Good luck!

CelticWife · January 2010

I had DS on a monday and we went to BRU on Friday. I might have went earlier, but Thurs was Thanksgiving and we had had a lot to do.

ETA: I felt great after DS was born. The only thing that was painful is if I scooted across the seat/bed; it pulled my stitches. But so long as I was careful I was in no pain.

HisWifeHerMom · January 2010

Southern, I had two vaginal deliveries. Mine were both induced but easy, painless deliveries. I had two stitches with DD and none with DS. My high school reunion was 3 days after having DS and I opted not to go. I was sore for about 5-7 days, not ridiculously, but just uncomfortable plus I had to wear pads, which I hate and they make me self-conscious. On top of all that, I was tired and just didn't feel like having all the judging eyes on me.

You know, after not seeing most of my classmates for 10 years, they would be realling "looking" at you and I just wasn't up for it. I don't regret my decision at all. My BFF showed everyone pics of my kids on her iPhone and a recent "good" pic of me while she was there.

Miss.Modular · January 2010

HisWifeHerMom:

You know, after not seeing most of my classmates for 10 years, they would be realling "looking" at you and I just wasn't up for it. I don't regret my decision at all. My BFF showed everyone pics of my kids on her iPhone and a recent "good" pic of me while she was there.

lol!

jerseygirl81 · January 2010

I had an epi and stitches and I was up and at the store within 3 days of giving birth. I wanted out of the house!

I was also in a wedding 2 weeks later, no problems at all.

blushado · January 2010

I was up and walking around immediately though I remember being sore going up and down stairs a few days after delivering. By one week it was much better, but two I felt normal, I think. I could have left the house, but I didn't--it was the middle of winter and we didn't really have anywhere to go. I would think you'd be okay for your reunion. Like I said, I was sore, but it wasn't crippling or anything and you can take pain relievers to help.

BecauseICan · January 2010

Personally, that's one of the last places you would've found me a few days after delivering.

Besides the general discomfort, I was obviously exhausted, and doing too much made me bleed heavily. We did make a trip to BRU and the hopsital supply store for pump supplies, but those were short trips. They were enough to get us out of the house, but I didn't need to worry too much about my appearance, or socializing.

If it were me, I'd have someone take pics of your little ones, and I'd stay home and relax.

kelbrian · January 2010

I came home on a Wednesday and was out of the house walking with DH and DD in the stroller on a Sunday. We went to Walgreens, which was about a half mile from our apartment, I think.

I was a little sore, but it wasn't anything terrible. I was still bleeding quite a bit, so I didn't do anything crazy, and I had to be careful going up stairs.

That following week I was able to go out more for a few walks and to the farmer's market. It felt really good to be out.

ETA: I didn't tear much at all - it was very minimal and I had to have just a couple of stitches.

Rubygirl · January 2010

I had a 3rd degree tear and episiotomy and was still out of the house a few days afterwards. We had to take DS to the hospital a couple of times for jaundice tests. I don't know if I would have danced at a reunion, but moving around wasn't difficult.

klink11 · January 2010

I didn't have any tearing and was able to move around pretty quickly. I actually got out of the house maybe week post birth to have a post natal massage.

Overall, while my labor was long (30 hours) my delivery was rather easy (15 min.) and I also bounced back surprisingly quickly.

Good luck! I would play the high school reunion by ear. Do you have to pay money beforehand with a reservation? If so is it a lot? When time for the event comes around just see where you are at. I really don't think you are in a position to do a whole lot of planning. Again Good luck!

septbaby2008 · January 2010

Dh and I went to lunch the day we brought my ds home...but I was a bit uncomfortable. I'd say about a week after I was feeling much better...but I had a horrible episiotomy (sp?) as I had a 9lb 5 oz baby.

GoodOman9206 · January 2010

My first trip out of the house was about a week PP. I was lucky in that by that time, my bleeding had stopped and I had very little pain. GL.

murphyec · January 2010

I didn't find recovery very painful at all. I walked funny for a few days, but that was really it. We were taking DS to get blood draws, Walmart and the grocery store within 3 days.

lisaroo · January 2010

As soon as we got home from the hospital, I spent an hour cleaning the house (which I don't recommend - I felt fine, but (TMI) my bleeding got heavier) and we took DD to brunch and shopping when she was three days old. I didn't tear at all, so I was very lucky. With the exception of expected soreness, I felt really good pretty much right away.

I am nervous as all heck for this one...there is no way I'll get that lucky twice.

southernbelle82 · January 2010

HisWifeHerMom:

You know, after not seeing most of my classmates for 10 years, they would be realling "looking" at you and I just wasn't up for it. I don't regret my decision at all. My BFF showed everyone pics of my kids on her iPhone and a recent "good" pic of me while she was there.

Oh I know what you mean about everyone 'looking' at you. But I'm friends with most of my class on FB so they've seen me looking 'good.' I'm probably nuts for wanting to go but I've always look forward to my high school reunion Smile

Oh and 2 of my good friends are due a month after the reunion so I'll have good pregnant company! Smile

lizzie53084 · January 2010

I went to the mall with all 3 kids the day after we got home from the hospital with dd2

but i had no tears or stitches with any of my kids so nothing to deal with except sore muscles really!

clp1027 · January 2010

I had DS on a Tuesday and went back to work that Friday! I felt fine, just a little tired!

Gin*In*TN · January 2010

We went out about 3 or 4 days after DD was born. We had to take her to a follow up pedi appt, then went to the mall, to lunch, and went to go see Mom @ work (she works in retail) so we took DD to show her off. I was feeling fine before I left the hospital.

Lucky_Dragonfly · January 2010

I had 2 tears and while the doc said that they were small tears I def felt them for a good 3 wks afterwards. I was fine to walk around and go places, but sitting was a whole other story. I would probably still keep it as a possibility to go and see how I felt that day. Do you have to buy tickets in advanced? if you do then I decide closer to the date

YouAreMyILoveYou · January 2010

I felt better so much faster the second time around. I went out the day after we came home. DD was sick and re-admitted to the hospital @ 8days old for 10 days, so I was all over the place.

Wally3 · January 2010

I gave birth Thursday night and was discharged saturday. I was on the go right away because DS was in the NICU. We were back and forth to the hospital, shopping for baby stuff, and lunching at resturants. I felt uncomfortable sitting but it wasn't horrible.

KeepingItLowKey · January 2010

We walked to the store (about 15 mins each way) the day we came home. We went out to dinner starting when she was 4 days old.

BUT I was in ridiculous pain for over 2 weeks. It didn't keep me from being out and about though.?

mrsjenni · January 2010

I had a 9.5lb baby and was out of the house the first week! Has DS on a Friday and went to the store the following Tuesday and then to my parents house on Wednesday. Oh, and dinner on Friday (a week later!)

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