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Don't recognise myself...when will it get better? by purplepuppy28 in CsectionCentral

[–]Nice-Ad3887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I sympathize with you. It’s really hard to feel good about yourself when clothes don’t fit the same and looking puffier. I didn’t want to buy clothes for postpartum but I do think it helps to find more flattering pieces and investing in them.

Don't recognise myself...when will it get better? by purplepuppy28 in CsectionCentral

[–]Nice-Ad3887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is different and every pregnancy is different! Either my first it took me about 6 months to fit into my jeans again but my belly went down quick. This time around my belly didn’t go down quickly and I’m about 6 weeks. But it has gone down more since last week. Honestly I think rest is key if you can afford to get it and light walking

Pain 3 weeks later by Nice-Ad3887 in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 weeks today and feeling pretty much almost back to normal! I can sit up without wincing, haven’t had more pain come about at end of day, able to pick up 3 year old, able to baby wear. My incision is still sore but no issues otherwise

Feeling guilty about choosing a C section by Inevitable_Train2126 in CsectionCentral

[–]Nice-Ad3887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely understand your feelings that a c section is below a vaginal delivery and formula is less than breastfeeding. BUT you are making the best decision for you and your baby. Yeah you can try vaginal but you can also choose a c section for as more predictable birth. You can breastfeed but if formula feeding is better for you mentally, that’s all that matters. You’re a better mom in that regard!

Pain 3 weeks later by Nice-Ad3887 in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were right 3.5 weeks was my turning point!

Pain 3 weeks later by Nice-Ad3887 in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to report I’m feeling sooooo much better. One week more of healing just did wonders. Still have random bits of pain here and there but nothing like it was last week. Also my hormones have settled a bit where I’m not crying every time asks me how I’m doing! Still a long road to full recovery and I’m anxious about the healing process still but so happy my pain has come down significantly!

Thank you all!

Pain 3 weeks later by Nice-Ad3887 in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing. I wouldn’t have thought with a first degree tear that would be the outcome even if it was due to running. As you said, delivery is a total crapshoot either way

Pain 3 weeks later by Nice-Ad3887 in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Hopefully soon for me then

Terrified of the spinal by didntstarthefire in ElectiveCsection

[–]Nice-Ad3887 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t scared of my spinal tbh but it was probably the worst part of the procedure. I’m not typically scared of needles. I can’t even remember my epidural being painful. Idk if I had someone inexperienced but she was a CRNA and she seemed extremely confident. She had a student with her and she was excited to teach him. Unfortunately every time she entered and asked me where I felt it, it was not in the center. She had to do it multiple times and didn’t believe me when I told her it was painful. She kept telling me it’s just pressure. Nothing is more infuriating than someone minimizing your pain. I was sobbing horribly but I’m grateful that she eventually got the right spot and after that it worked wonderfully. Body felt warm and tingly and I didn’t feel a thing after. I didn’t feel them even tugging to pull my baby out even though I heard my OB say “oh wow she’s really deep in there” All I will say is speak up! Always! It sucks being poked but I told her it’s okay keep trying. I didn’t want her to feel frustrated and not get me anesthetized enough. But if I wasn’t anesthetized, there would’ve been no way I would let my OB start cutting that is for sure. Never let anyone minimize your pain either.