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missjulierenee · September 2011

I am so excited they added this board. I was wishing the bump would add this board. I am 23 weeks and I am going to have a scheduled c-section. I had two previous surgeries where they cut into my uterus. My doctor and I discussed in depth all the risk associated with natural birth vs c-section. I really wanted to try naturally but after talking with my doctor we finally decided c-section was the best.

I think I am more nervous about the recovery after the c-section. I remember how I felt after my previous surgeries and this time I will have a baby to care for. How did you handle the recovery and caring for a baby?

Also, I am worried about bonding with my baby and breastfeeding afterwards (how soon can I try). Any tips?

pettycrocker · September 2011

I think the first 72hrs was the worst pain wise, and it was difficult during that time with the baby.

You'll be really sore for about 2wks, but it'll will get much easier every day. A good tip I got at the hospital was to stay ahead of the pain with your meds, don't wait until you are in terrible pain to ask for them, just take them on the schedule they give you whether you are in pain at that time or not.

Every hospital is a bit different, in my case as soon as they closed me up (approx 45mins after they pulled her out) they took me back to my regular room to be with LO and she breastfed with no problem. Some hospitals may take you to a separate recovery area directly following your surgery so you should check with your hospital for their policies.

novilise · September 2011

Everybody's body heals differently; how did you heal with your previous surgeries?

Like the other poster said, you might be the most sore for the first 72 hours or so. That's how it was for me. I used a recliner once home to sleep in and that worked great. I felt better- no pain at all unless I touched it- by days 4 and 5.

My husband was able to stay home a week after the birth and help with our toddler, so taking care of the baby really wasn't so bad. Especially since I kept his crib right next to the recliner where I slept, etc. How much help you need might depend on how you are personally healing and how your baby is doing with sleeping/eating.

I started trying breastfeeding again once I was out of recovery, but some hospitals have an even quicker policy than that. And my one vice in all of my recovery is always breastfeeding. It's just personally really hard for me- possibly because I was burned as a child in that area. I have terrible pain, low supply, mastitis, etc. I had to stop at 5 weeks; it just wasn't worth it anymore this time. But most people don't not have nearly the problems that I had!

missjulierenee · September 2011

Mrs Castillo:

I think the first 72hrs was the worst pain wise, and it was difficult during that time with the baby.

You'll be really sore for about 2wks, but it'll will get much easier every day. A good tip I got at the hospital was to stay ahead of the pain with your meds, don't wait until you are in terrible pain to ask for them, just take them on the schedule they give you whether you are in pain at that time or not.

Every hospital is a bit different, in my case as soon as they closed me up (approx 45mins after they pulled her out) they took me back to my regular room to be with LO and she breastfed with no problem. Some hospitals may take you to a separate recovery area directly following your surgery so you should check with your hospital for their policies.

Thank you for the information, this is helpful. I plan on speaking with the hospital about their policies.

missjulierenee · September 2011

novilise:

Everybody's body heals differently; how did you heal with your previous surgeries?

Like the other poster said, you might be the most sore for the first 72 hours or so. That's how it was for me. I used a recliner once home to sleep in and that worked great. I felt better- no pain at all unless I touched it- by days 4 and 5.

My husband was able to stay home a week after the birth and help with our toddler, so taking care of the baby really wasn't so bad. Especially since I kept his crib right next to the recliner where I slept, etc. How much help you need might depend on how you are personally healing and how your baby is doing with sleeping/eating.

I started trying breastfeeding again once I was out of recovery, but some hospitals have an even quicker policy than that. And my one vice in all of my recovery is always breastfeeding. It's just personally really hard for me- possibly because I was burned as a child in that area. I have terrible pain, low supply, mastitis, etc. I had to stop at 5 weeks; it just wasn't worth it anymore this time. But most people don't not have nearly the problems that I had!

The first surgery took me a long time to recovery, about 6 weeks. I think that is because they could not remove everything at that time. The second surgery I recovered a little faster and felt better at 4 weeks.

The 72 hour window is what is worrying me. I remember all I wanted to do is sleep and be left alone. I know this will not be the case this time. My DH and mom will be around to help. DH will be able to work from home, so he will probably be around for 3 weeks. I also bought a glider that reclines because I knew I would not want to sit up. We also bought a co-sleeper for the bed so I would not have to get out of bed to check on the baby. I do not remember having a lot of problems sleeping in my bed, but I sleep propped up anyways.

Thank you for all the advice, including breastfeeding!

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