Going Home After C Section

Re: Going Home After C Section

• CarelessDiva89 member

  July 2015

  I think it's whatever your comfortable with. I've had 3 c-sections & basically did everything by myself when I got home & survived just fine. However I did take the extra day because I had quite a bit of pain & wanted it a little more under control before I left. So I think your husband and MIL should support what you want to do but thank them for being so concerned About you and LO.

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• reyannasimpson member

  July 2015

  It's up to you, DH just trying to look out for you and it may seem like a prison in there but you may appreciate the extra day there when everything gets going at home. I personally have always taken the extra day.

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• Lalala2326 member

  July 2015

  It completely depends on how you feel. I had mine on a Tuesday and was out on Friday with my first (though I had the option of leaving Thursday), but I did have some help at home. This time I"m scheduled on a Friday (likely afternoon) and am hoping for a Sunday release (doctor says Sunday or Monday depending on how i"m getting around). Once again though I will have some help at home. I don't think there is a universal answer for this one, and a lot of it will depend on how well set up you are at home for being able to care for both of you without having to strain yourself too much.
  

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• SassetteSmurfling member

  July 2015

  It's up to you really and everyone's c sections and recovery is different, so our experiences and stories aren't necessarily going to make any difference to you.
  
  Are you taking sole care of LO while in the hospital? Is baby spending time in the nursery? Are the nurses coming in to help you frequently? Are you having lots of visitors that are also helping? Those are the kinds of things that will make a difference. If you are pretty much doing it on your own at the hospital then you can do it on your own at home. Just make sure your house is stocked with quick and easy meals for you to grab.
  
  Good luck!

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• aseajack member

  July 2015

  I've had 2 csections and went home after 3 days on each and for me it wasn't bad being home and doing it all on my own after the first day but the car ride home was really bad and I had to take a day to recover from that, just had to make sure the crib mattress was set up high or used the basinet part of the play pen so I didn't need to bend down much.

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• missmarissa711 member

  July 2015

  I had a C-section just last week and my insurance covered 5 days in the hospital. Although I was technically ready to leave on Wednesday, I took the offer up on staying an extra day, my case is a little different because my baby needed to stay in the hospital. But by wed. I definetly felt okay enough to go home. I would do what you feel comfortable with. The first day home was rough, even without a baby to take care of. It was still very hard for me to get up and down from bed and to get comfortable. If you could stay, I would just so you have an extra day to heal. But just do what you feel is best

  Always hold on to hope ❤

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• mlc100805 member

  July 2015

  Kimk1616 said:

  For all you ladies who've had c sections, I need your advice.
  
  I had a c section early Friday morning and I'm recovering well other than some pain in the incision area. Nothing a little pain meds can't handle. We have been told that baby Adelene and I can leave anytime on Monday or Tuesday. Our insurance will cover it either way. My husband and I are disagreeing on when I should leave.
  
  Unfortunately, he has to go back to work right away but will be working shorter shifts, probably 6:30am to 2pm. He thinks I should stay in the hospital thru Tuesday afternoon because I'll have more help and an extra day for baby and I to be monitored. I however, have not been outside since Wednesday and am ready to break out of here Monday afternoon. All I really plan on doing at home is sit on my couch, feed my baby, clean my baby, and watch tv. Basically the same thing I'm doing at the hospital but I can actually walk outside if I feel like it.
  
  His mother thinks I shouldn't be left alone so soon and a family friend who just had her third c section says I shouldn't be left alone to fend for myself so soon.
  
  I'm just not seeing what the big deal is here. My friend has offered to come over for a few hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. His mom and dad each want to take a shift in Thursday and Friday and my family will be here all next week.
  
  So basically BTDT c section moms, when would you go home? Am I being unrealistic? Or are my husband and MIL being too overprotective?

  I've had 2 sections so far. I say stay in the hospital as long as you can! Last time we came home a day early and I regretted it. It is great to have the extra help of the nurses, someone to make and clean up your meals, and to give you a hand when you need it. This time I will stay as long as they will let me!

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• J0C0TX member

  July 2015 edited July 2015

  I've had 2 sections (this will be #3) and I stayed the max insurance allowed - 4 nights.  Came home on Sunday with both.  Hubs back to work on Tuesday.  I had no outside help.  My mom lives 4,000 miles away and his family, while they live close by, didn't offer to help with anything. 

  The main thing is to remember that you're not to do too much.  Lifting, working around the house etc.  Your job will be to mind baby and you.  That's it.  No big fancy meals on the table.  Defrosted from the freezer - fine, anything else is a bit much the first couple of weeks.  Laundry - your other half can carry it to the washer for you as that's a heavy load...

  If you feel confident in managing it, do.  I found visitors, even those that were supposed to be helpful, were stressful.  I preferred to be left to my own devices as I was able to rest as the baby allowed etc.

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• emmacake08 member

  July 2015

  If your OB says that it's okay for you to be home from a medical safety standpoint then I wouldn't see a problem with it. I left after 3 days instead of staying the 4 because the bed was so uncomfortable and I was managing pain well with only non narcotics at that point. I had DH with me the whole time I was home so I'm not sure what OB would have recommended if he wasn't there. If you get the all clear and want to go home, I say go home and be more comfortable!

  

  

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• ann_jeremiah member

  July 2015

  I stayed in the hospital as long as I could! A large part of that was because of the pain, sleepiness (meds) and I knew DS1 would be climbing all over me... Adding to the discomfort!

  DS1 -6/25/11

  DS2 -3/23/13

  Missed MC D&C 8/26/14

  DD - 8/26/15

  LO#4 due 5/30/17

  
  

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• Kimk1616 member

  July 2015

  Thanks for your input everyone! I talked with my OB and the resident today and they both agreed I'd be fine to go home today as long as all I did was take care of baby and take it easy. I think I can handle that. For my own personal mental health, I need to get out of here. Everyone is great but I feel I will be much happier and heal just as well at home. I made my case to my husband and we will be leaving in a couple hours. The one thing I have to say is, time sure does seem to be flying by already! My baby girl is only 3 days old but she's already growing and changing so much!

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