Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

BTDT moms who had C/S with both babies or the 2nd time around... how was it the 2nd time around? How long was your recovery?

I feel like it took forever for me to feel "normal" again after my C/S. now I'm going to have an 18 month old to take care of and a newborn. How did you get through it after a C/S?

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

So glad you posted this! I will also have a 16 1/2 month old and a newborn and have to recover from a C/S in June- oh and did I mention our only bathroom is on the second floor?

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

Posted by BethanyLynn

So glad you posted this! I will also have a 16 1/2 month old and a newborn and have to recover from a C/S in June- oh and did I mention our only bathroom is on the second floor?

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

It is scary! But im sure we will do it with no problem!
DH is planning to take at least 2 weeks off and then my MIL will come help for a little. Im just worried about lifting DD.

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

BUMP

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

I had a vag birth with DD#1 and a c/s with DD#2 (she was breech). Let me tell you, I hated it! It took what seemed like an eternity to recover. My DDs are 14 months apart, and DD#1 didn't start walking until 17 months so I couldn't pick her up for 8 weeks after my c/s and needed help whenever DH was at work. Luckily, I healed fine and did not have any additional issues other than just healing, but it totally sucked!

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

it seemed like my 2nd c section was much easier. or it just may have been i wasnt afraid to take the pain meds 2nd time around. the 1x i was nervous they would get to the baby from nursing

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

My 1st c/s recovery was pretty easy, and the 2nd was even easier. DS was 19 months old and very clingy, so I was holding him right away. I tried not to lift him, but there were times when I couldn't avoid it. Then DD had jaundice and we had to take her to the hospital for blood tests 3 days in a row, so I was up and moving pretty quickly..I also went home after 3 days, instead of the usual 4. Only took motrin for pain.

I think your mindset has a lot to do with your recovery..focus on getting well quick to go home and be with your babies..and get up and walk around as soon as they let you.

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

Posted by BethanyLynn

So glad you posted this! I will also have a 16 1/2 month old and a newborn and have to recover from a C/S in June- oh and did I mention our only bathroom is on the second floor?

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

Honestly, I had a shorter recovery time with my 2nd C-section. I am not sure if it had anything to do with my 2nd baby coming 8 weeks premature but I feel that I healed a lot quicker & I had a 10.5 month old to take care of at that time.

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

I didn't have a c/s the first time, so I have nothing to compare it to.
But my DS was 2 1/2 and I had twins and I think my recovery time was pretty short. By 10days or so after they were born I was alone with all 3 and doing OK.

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

second surgery was so much longer than the first. but recovery was much easier the second time around . I had alot of help both times so I was able to take it easy for the first month or two

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

i had my 2nd C section when AJ was 23 months old.

he went through the same cut.

it took a lil longer the 2nd time around because they are cutting through scar tissue so its a little tougher.

as my friends dr so kindly said... the first one is like cutting into a tender juicy piece of chicken and the 2nd time around will be like cutting through the cartilage.

as for recovery... both my recoveries were painless and short.

home after 3 days with both kids.

the 1st time around my DH was home the entire week. the 2nd time around he was home for 2 days. it wasnt bad at all. but then again it depends on how you are with pain and what you may feel is painful.

with my 1st i waited 7 days after i came home before i drove, with my 2nd, i was driving after being home for a day.

with my 1st i guess you can say i milked it, made my DH carry the laundry down the stairs, empty the dishwasher etc. with my 2nd, i had a toddler to chase and no time to wait for my DH to do it when he got home from work.

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

Re: Spinoff - Labor with 2nd child C/S

Thank you ladies