C-section help please ๐Ÿ™

Hi everyone !
I had my appointment yesterday 38+5 weeks which went abit sideways to say the least ๐Ÿ™ˆ
I was meant to be getting induced next week but little man has apparently jumped from 8lbs 6 to nearly 11pounds in 2 weeks (no gestational diabetes)
I got told I had to have a C-section instead now and have never had one so am flapping like a headless chicken ๐Ÿ˜‚ what essentials did you all need / wish you had after a C-section please ๐Ÿ™ any tips welcome as Iโ€™m currently just a blubbering mess as it wasnโ€™t how was planned ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Nighties! No shorts/trouser pj sets.
Wet wipes, dry shampoo, face masks, I felt gross after my c-section and you canโ€™t shower comfortably straight away.
Chewing gum & buscomint tablets - gas pain can be insane and this helped massively for me.
High waisted nappies & disposable underwear.
I had my c-section a week ago and already going out on little day trips and feeling back to normal, you got this! X

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I also had my section a week ago and went out for the first time yesterday, you'll be surprised at how quickly your body starts to recover.
I found being able to wash my face with a flannel and put on a little bit of skin care whilst in hospital made me feel more human. Lip balm, hand cream, little things that perk you up.
Keep on top of your pain relief when you come home, even if it means setting alarms to wake overnight, you'll be glad of it in the morning when you get up.
Peppermint tea for the gas ๐Ÿ’จ
Also, gentle laxatives, I came home with lactulose prescribed by the hospital

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Take the growth scans with a pinch of salt and maybe research โ€œ big babies โ€œ people birth big babies vaginally with no issues and if your low risk id try and go natural baby may not be as big as they think!

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