2 c section momma

Anyone who has had 2 c sections how wags your recovery different in both? I had my first c section were planning for our second baby soon i had issues with vaginal birth in my first so i automatically assume I’ll have a c section in my second too the belly overhang is not yet gone im 10 months postpartum im worried if the second pregnancy makes it worse

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I actually found my second C-section recovery easier. Less discomfort, mobility easier and recovery faster.

Second csection was so much easier recovery time because I knew what to expect. Same with my third

Both where the same for me, so much easier than described by others.

Second time was way better, knew what I was in for and what worked well from the first time so less doubting yourself on that front to

I just had my second one the 17th of June it was so much better then the first but I’ve learned to stay moving but watch at the same time to not over due it I’ve had so many compliments about how well I’m doing post c section

2nd one was so much easier
Nerves I guess weren’t back as well due to the first so les sensation
I was able to move much much much quicker
Way less more stress as I knew what to expect and what to do
Also I guess having a toddler already makes you moving more so moving more makes u feel better so you feel better :)

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