Why do I feel like this…
I had my third baby 2 weeks ago via elective section. All went well, healthy beautiful baby girl. My first 2 births were pretty awful / emergency situations so that’s why I opted for a scheduled section this time.
The problem is whilst other women seem to be handling their post natal recovery period quite well getting out and about etc I’m not 😞 . I feel violated and messed around with and I really hate being in pain and discomfort, I’m so worried about the stitches popping and getting an infection which is limiting what I’m willing to do. I can’t do the things I did before especially with my 4yo which breaks my heart. I just feel emotional like I’ll never get back to normal and my tummy will always feel heavy , weak & uncomfortable like this!! 😩
Anyone else feel like this after a C-section?
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I felt like this too, 3rd Baby, second csection. But gentle reminder you're only 2 weeks out from a huge surgery. I'm now 6 weeks on and feel so much different and better, my tummy still isn't quite the shape it was but thats ok. It's ok to not be back to normal after such a short time. Resting and listening to your body are the best thing you can do right now, for all of your children! Recovery will come! Your stitches should be almost all dissolved by now too so won't pop open.
You're also presumably sleep deprived and hormonal so cute yourself some slack! This is hard but it will get better with time! Take all the painkillers that you've been prescribed too, you don't have to suffer needlessly.
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