Was the second csection easier for anyone else?

Re: Was the second csection easier for anyone else?

• jenb_99 member

  May 2014

  Most of my IRL friends who've had c-sections say the same thing, that the 2nd is way easier. But then a few have also said the 3rd is the hardest.
  
  My 2nd is scheduled for Thurs and I'm praying my recovery goes well. My first was a breeze.

  
   
  

  DS: 11/8/11 | 9 lb 7 oz, 22 in
  DD: 5/22/14 | 9 lb 9 oz, 21.5 in
  

  
  

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• Kris2011RN member

  May 2014

  That's good to know. That is one thing that I am really scared of, is what is it going to be like recovering with a toddler. I had an easy recovery last time.

  
  
  

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• dragossoul84 member

  May 2014

  I will keep my fingers crossed for u guys

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• kat8805 member

  May 2014

  I agree, second time around was much easier.

  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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• blessedandhopeful member

  May 2014

  My second was a week ago and it has been so much easier! I attribute it to not laboring before like I did with my first.

  

  
  

  

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• bumpuser10194737 member

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  Yes, second was much easier. I just had my third a little over two weeks ago and it has been the easiest of all.

  
  

  
  

  Mommy to three beautiful boys! 

  Benjamin Michael 5/17/10

  Lucas Gabriel 3/26/12

  Graham Jonathan 5/1/14
  

  
  

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• lovey1 member

  May 2014

  Same here. Recovery has been easier with my second c-section. I'm still in a bit of pain 3 weeks post op, but the pain is manageable to the point where I haven't taken pain meds in about 4 days.

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• krlovell member

  May 2014

  For me I think #2 has been harder. I really thought my first c section was really no big deal. And I don't know if it's where I'm trying to keep up with a 2 1/2 yr old where last time I seriously sat around the whole time. Who knows but I'll be 2 weeks out this Wednesday and I'm still taking my Motrin as often as I can and holding my belly. I even had bleeding at my incision after being home this time where last time nothing. I could just be becoming a wimp in my old age..... Lol (27)

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• spinsoffresonance member

  May 2014

  I had 2 scheduled csections, never went into labor. I think recovery is about the same. I am taking a little more pain meds this time around but I'm also a lot more active given that I have an 18m old to chase around instead of just sitting in the couch holding the baby all day long.

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• LilEm103 member

  May 2014

  I am recovering from c-section #4, and it is by far the easiest! When I talked to my doctor about it, he made a good point - I don't have much feeling down there anymore! The muscles have been cut 4 times, so there are some numb areas, but each time the recovery seems to be easier. I had a tubal this time, and even with that, I am feeling really good at 11 days post c-section!!

  

   

   

  

  
  

  
  

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• rainydayluck member

  May 2014

  My first was easy to recover from and this one was actually easier. I was worried because I had heard the second was harder.

  
  

  DD1: IUGR, low AFI delivered at 36 weeks

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  DD2: IUGR, low AFI delivered at 37 weeks
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• krissy3435 member

  May 2014

  I don't remember either being easy, but I have more scar tissue than most, so maybe that doesn't help. I have my third next week and I hope to fair like most of you and have it be easier than i expect!

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