So as you all know, a c-section wasn't really in my "plan", more like a last result, which it ended up being, and for the best best best!
But the recovery, wow, I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't what it ended up being lol!
Not being able to walk, pain with every step, almost fainting the first time I got up from the bed the next morning, being frustrated that I couldn't move to and fro like I'm used to.
Being worried about getting an infection.
A massive scar across my abdomen.
But you know what -- I could nurse my baby the next day, and I could pump colostrum for him in the meantime (which he never ended up using since he is a stellar nurser).
I could hold my baby, I could give him kisses and hugs, and feed him like a champ.
He is a quick study that Little Cub!
Rooting the first time I held him - and eating like a champ for our first nursing session in the NICU - even our lactation consultant (who taught all our classes by the way) was impressed with how awesome he was with his rooting, latching and eating :)
And today, 1 week and 1 day out - I honestly feel like a new woman! I was able to go for a walk this morning and it felt amazing. It didn't hurt - I didn't take any pain medicine today - and sweet baby is eating and pooping with the best of 'em.
So yeah, I'd do this a million times over :) But, my doctor did say we could try for a VBAC the next go round so that'd be super cool huh!
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wow - you so lucky! My recovery was much longer and trying than yours! And we are STILL having latching problems so we are using a breast shield. How great that everything is working like clockwork! Congrats to your new family!
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