C section recovery question

Hi ladies! Quick question hopefully you can help! I had my second baby via c section almost 6 weeks ago. My first c section recovery went really well. My first son was in the NICU for two months and born at 29 weeks. So I had time to heal and rest while he was in the NICU. This time around my recover has been very different. My second baby boy was born at 37 weeks and did not need NICU stay. Once we got home, my incision opened and got infected a week after. I was placed on antibiotics and was allergic to the first two. Finally the 3rd antibiotics started healing my infection. It’s definitely been rough. Finally my incision closed and it’s no longer infected. However, my incision and above still feel really sore. I don’t remember my first c section feeling this way. I was up and going like nothing my first time around. Is this normal almost 6 weeks post c section?
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I had the same experience as you with the infections & openings which were an issue for around 10 weeks & caused a lot of pain.
I was definitely sore for a good 5 weeks once they closed up & am still experiencing some discomfort now, I'm 18 weeks PP.

It’s probably taking a while for you to heal because of your infection
Just remember the inside is stitched too . With my c section I was saw for weeks inside and outside too . Everyone is different , tell your doctor, I wouldn’t worry too much 🩵

I am 8 weeks post c section and the area between my belly button and incision still hurt and feel like they have been burned when I touch the skin- apparently it's just the nerves repairing themselves and it's quite normal to get pain or strange sensations there for a while!

Thank you ladies! 🩵🩵🩵🩵

I had the same first time experience as you with a 28week nicu baby. This time I had a 37 week c section home regular. I didn’t open up but def a lot more sore and pain. Luckily I went to get check at the 3 week mark and no since of infection.
I def slowed down more and at 13 weeks now just taking it slow but feelings the pressure and surgery when doing daily activities. I’m just giving body more time to heal less picking up toddler and movement

Thank you! It’s good to know I’m not alone! I have my 6 week appointment on Tuesday!

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