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I just had my second child via my second c-section on Sept. 10. She was born around 10 am that morning, and by 9pm that night, I was walking. I was sore for the first two days, but after that, I was fine. I have completely recovered fully, my baby is now just a few days past 2 weeks. Everyone is amazed at how little time it took me to recover, but I'm not. I told them I would be up and around asap. The c-section the second time around was excellent compared to the first time. If I have another baby, I plan on doing the c-section again. Good Luck

Congrats!! my first child was an unplanned c-section and it was so easy. i was numb for a long while but it didn't hurt. they tell you not to do certain things, like clean, drive, etc. i did them all with no problems (w/in days). my son was a vbac and it was horrific! i stayed in the hospital 3 days for each delivery and having the natural delivery killed me! my point is, you can do whatever you tell yourself you can do. Good luck to you!!

Expect to spend and extra day or two in the hospital and be given pain medication when you are sent home.

I had a c-section after having a child with Erbs Palsy and for me I found the recovery time much easier than knowing my child was suffering with an injury that would be with him for life.

It is not that difficult to deal with a toddler and an infant after a c-section. Thankfully they still nap!

Freeze some cassseroles, buy a few frozen dinners. Show hubby how to do laundry and tell him he is going to be busy cleaning the house for a while. If you have friends nearby don't be afraid to ask for help.

Find a local toddler play group to go to and make some support friends. If you drive a high vehicle keep a stool in it so your older child can climb in without you having to lift him or her as that will be uncomfortable.

You will be fine and remember that whatever you have for difficulties associated with a c-section that they will pass quickly.

If your hubby cannot take any time off from work, request that they schedule the c-section so that you will go home on Friday after work if your husband has weekends off. That way you know someone can take care of the kids for the first two days.

Just do your best. I didn't have anyone to help me either and the house was a mess but we all survived.

I am planning on having a c-section with my second child in April. I know the recovery isn't going to be a piece of cake, but neither was the recovery from having my daughter. Someone posted earlier about making up food ahead and freezing it. I have planned on this. I have been having lots of morning sickness at all hours so I have been doing up double batches of soup, pasta sauce, panckes, casserols, etc when I do feel like cooking. I have been freezing and just heating them up as neede. Just make sure to lable with dates and rotate the stock in you freezer. I have also been hanging up clothes by outfits and everyone is under strict orders to take from the left side of the closet and hang ont eh right. I have figured that by buying my daughter a few more pairs of panties we can go more than two weeks before we get into a laundry crunch. Also we have been clipping coupons and starting to stock up on diapers and wipes when tehy are on sale or double coupon deals so that we can have a little extra money when the baby comes. Check with co-workers, friends, or your church. See what help may be available. I teach. I have a trusted high school student who I have already lined up to come over once a week to help with chores. If you don't have anyone in mind check with a local school or the council on aging in your area. My sister-in-law worked with elderly people to do grocery shopping, housework, and things like that. Their company was referred to people through the council on aging. If you have an upstairs/downstairs situation start looking at how you can rearrange and organize to keep yourself on the main level. i have been told that avioding stairs is a must. I know I have been thinking about this a lot and started to take steps to make it easier when the baby and I come home.

Sorry, this is a late posting on this topic but I haven't been on the site for a while -- I just had a baby via c-section on August 20 I delivered two weeks early to be safe and my son, Zach, weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces.

There was absolutely no question for me - I was having a c-section. I actually went through two other doctors before I found one who was supportive of my decision. He ended up being fantastic and my only regret was that I didn't have him for my first delivery six years ago (my daughter has a ROBPI).

As to recovery, for me it was a PIECE OF CAKE! So much easier than my vaginal delivery. I was home in two days and up and around in about four. Motrin did a lot more for me than the Percoset (sp?) I was prescribed and stopped taking it almost immediately.

Now if I could only get him to sleep at night!!! But I treasure the fact that I'm not worrying every second of every day about his arm! Now I obsess about other things like why he's spitting up so much!

Best wishes!

Kim

Kim, i have been following c-sections for about 2 years now. I understand what is going on within the medical profession regarding the c-sections. My husband and i are planning on having a small family and before i knew that c-section could be an option i wanted one. I spoke to him about it but we haven't spoken to any doctors about it. Ironically my dad is an obgyn. Funny huh, but i know he will say vaginal birth is better. I have done so much research on c-sections and though am not pregnant, would request one when the time comes. I am afraid though that most doctors will say no because i am in good health and no medical conditions. I am afraid to ask my obgyn about it because i am not pregnant yet but i would like to know what doctor will do this for me in advance. Do you think i should still find out which doctors will do this for me before i am pregnant?

Sue

Sue,

Have you had a birth with shoulder dystocia that resulted in a brachial plexus injury?

Hi, How was the shot though (spinal?)- Should you keep your head down as with an epidural to avoid headahes?-or can you request general anesthesia instead?

Hi I am new to this...what is ROBPI? Is it true that in a C- section, they completely sever part of your abdominal muscle? Will that really completely go back to flat/ shape?

Hi, How was the shot though (spinal?)- Should you keep your head down as with an epidural to avoid headahes?-or can you request general anesthesia instead?