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C-sectioners, how are you getting on?
Hello! Just wondered how those of you who had a section are getting on? Owen is 2 weeks old today and I'm definitely starting to feel more normal again. It's hard not to overdo it with Theo as I want to do everything with him but I'm taking it easy so I dont set myself back.
What are you wearing if you're breastfeeding? I'm in dresses all the time as waistbands even on mat trousers are too uncomfortable. Means my wardrobe is pretty limited as lots of dresses are not very accessible for the (.v.)
My tummy is in a right old state! The scar is doing well and is really discreet - I thought I was going to look like frankensteins monster! But I have major overhang, distended upper belly above my belly button and wrinkly, papery stretch marked skin
am I the only one?!?
Anyway hope you're all doing well. Xxxx
What are you wearing if you're breastfeeding? I'm in dresses all the time as waistbands even on mat trousers are too uncomfortable. Means my wardrobe is pretty limited as lots of dresses are not very accessible for the (.v.)
My tummy is in a right old state! The scar is doing well and is really discreet - I thought I was going to look like frankensteins monster! But I have major overhang, distended upper belly above my belly button and wrinkly, papery stretch marked skin
am I the only one?!?Anyway hope you're all doing well. Xxxx
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All in all I think I'm doing ok, Freddy is 2 weeks and 3 days old now. I can't cope without my pain killers, if I don't take them before the morning school run I can literally hardly move by the afternoon. My scar stings a lot of the time and I get a burning pain in the far right hand side of it when I lift my right leg which is a bit odd! But I've been lifting Theo and Lily in and out of bed and highchairs and doing the school runs again this week so I guess I must be healing ok. It is sore though, by the evening I feel like I've been kicked in the stomach by a horse!
Very jealous that you are back in your jeans! I still look preggers! I know from last time though it took a long time to go down - in fact it never really returned to normal. Wondering if I should try some kind of abdominal binder or if its too late. Maybe a support vest would help?
Anyway, rake it easy where possible xxx
My surgeon was on my right hand side I think so that makes sense!
I'm trying not to do anything I don't feel able to but its difficult, when Theo wants lifting in or out or something or needs removing while he's having a tantrum I have to lift him. I still haven't hoovered yet but I'm desperate too, Rob's been doing it and he just doesn't do it the same!
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R x
I have a huge overhang too. It Completely covers my scar which means there's no air getting to it. It does seem to be healing ok though. I just bought the mothercare vests that pickles suggested today but haven't tried them yet. I did wear some control pants yesterday for about 6 hours and they felt good to start with, holding everything in, but then they got a bit uncomfortable like the overhang was being squashed into my scar. Think I might save them for public appearances and stick to my big granny cotton pants for hanging out at home.
On the plus side I'm feeling a lot more human and managing much more, including lifting Theo a few times. It's been 19 days now and it's true that every day gets easier. I'm feeling more confident about hubs going back to work from that perspective, but still don't know how I'm going to manage from a breastfeeding point of view as Owen can spend a good couple of hours with 75% of the time on the boob. How I'm going to manage to keep Theo alive during that time is anybody's guess!
Btw pickles don't be hard on yourself! You look very slim in your pics and getting back into your jeans is still amazing - especially after 3 babies in 3 years!!!
xx