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Repeat c/s mamas... easier recovery?

KellinaKellina
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I'm wondering if the pain will be less this time because half my stomach is still numb from the 1st one! (well, that's what it seems like anyways)

First c/s was planned also- I did go into labor beforehand, but didn't get far and no pushing, so not like I had to recoup from that too! 

I'm just nervous about having a toddler at home this time and trying to do things! TIA!

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Re: Repeat c/s mamas... easier recovery?

  • RobinSparkles214RobinSparkles214 member
    My repeat C was great. I had heard it was an easier recovery but wasn't sure I should believe it. The recovery has been SO much better this time. By the time I came home from the hospital I was feeling really good. I didn't really need my pain meds once I was home (maybe 1 time a day for a couple of days). I have a very hyper 3yr old and I was so worried I would feel awful, but I didn't. I also had my husband home with us for 3 weeks and that really helped. His first day back to work was today, and I survived! I'm sure everyone has a different experience, but I hope recovery goes great for you too Smile Good Luck!
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  • triplea1819triplea1819
    I had a harder recovery this time.  But I had a very bad reaction to the morphine in the spinal.  I vomited for 12+ hours constantly after delivery.  This made me SO sore.  Then having a 40lbs toddler did not help. 
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  • trarenee13trarenee13 member
    My recovery on the 2nd was a little more difficult.  Mainly because I had my first at 23 and my second at 38.  An older body takes a little longer to heal, so they say.  Good luck on yours, I'm sure you will do great.
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  • flyingmamaflyingmama

    I had my 2nd c-section this summer and it was a breeze compared to the 1st! My friends were astonished I was standing and holding my 2 yr old up to see the new baby in the hospital. The first time my doctor used staples and this time she used dissolvable stitches and I think that made a big difference for me. I didn't realize they actually cut off your first scar and dispose of it. I thought they just cut through it and staple it back up. With my first I couldn't even stand up straight for weeks. This time I hardly had to take pain meds when I got home.

    I think it helped this summer in the hospital that I took the Motrin before I was in big time pain. It helped me get on my feet quicker to not be doubled over in pain. Last time I tried to not take much and I think it hurt my recovery. No being the hero this time around!!

    Good luck to you! I hope you have the same luck that I did :-)

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  • shellbell109shellbell109
    My second one was cake! My kids are 20 months apart. However I have to agree with a previous post, my 3 was MUCH MUCH harder. The biggest difference was my age!
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