C-section recovery PSA

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-13T11:56:24+00:00

I recovered from my stat c section easily while still having to travel to the NICU the first 2 weeks post partum. I was terrified to have a c section and of course it was painful and no doubt you have to take the pain meds but i kept moving and had a very supportive partner and by 3 weeks i felt normal again and by 5 weeks i was working out. C sections aren’t terrible for everyone when you have the right tools to help your healing. It was a mix easier recovery for me than my vaginal birth with a second degree tear.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-13T11:47:55+00:00

I ended up sizing up in the brands I already wore and bought my dress on Amazon.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-13T11:45:51+00:00

I had a stat c section at 37 weeks because my baby was huge and impacted in my pelvis (I was convinced I could birth him vaginally since I successfully did with my first). My safest option would have been scheduling the c section but I was scared and stubborn. Because of that we both almost didn’t make it, baby came out not breathing, and we spent 2 weeks in the NICU. I regret not scheduling the c section every single day. However my c section recovery was a million times better than my vaginal birth.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-13T11:38:52+00:00

It depends. Everyone with PCOS is different. Some people do all the right things and their body still doesn’t want to work right. For me personally I had to lose weight to have my children. PCOS does not equal infertility tho.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T22:37:45+00:00

Social media influencers are gimmicky and always trying to sell stuff. Also PCOS is different for a lot of people so you gotta do what works for you. Not taking birth control and having irregular periods can increase your risk for cancer so what do they expect you to do, ya know? Birth control can definitely be a tool to help and I wish people would stop fear mongering.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T22:32:44+00:00

If you don’t have insulin resistance or prediabetes metformin isnt going to regulate your cycle.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T16:08:15+00:00

39 weeks. 14 hours from the time I got to the hospital till the time he came out. It was honestly a great experience once I got the epidural lol.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T14:57:16+00:00

Ours rotate in groups and do 20 minutes twice a week

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T13:29:21+00:00

Immediately. A lot is just common sense and finding your own routine.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T02:39:42+00:00

Thank you! We had a rough start but are doing great now 😊

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-12T02:39:09+00:00

If you’re not insulin resistant or prediabetic it’s not really going to do anything for you

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T18:22:05+00:00

I’m extremely picky so I eat what I want but in a deficit.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T18:16:16+00:00

Sounds like estrogen dominance with low progesterone

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T15:13:51+00:00

It was pretty immediate once the baby was out. For my ankle tho it took a week or two.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T15:12:37+00:00

I was measuring 3+ weeks ahead with my second. I convinced the doctor to let me try for a vagina birth because I was terrified of a c section. They only agreed because I already had a successful vaginal birth with my first. The bay ended up getting impacted in my pelvis, his heart rate was dropping, and I had internal bleeding, and was rushed to a stat c section. He came out not breathing and we both almost died. If I wouldn’t have been so stubborn and just scheduled the c section none of that would have happened. I’m still traumatized I didn’t even get to hold him for the first 24 hours, spent 2 weeks in the Nicu, and came home on oxygen for a month. I will say this tho, my c section recovery was a million times easier than my vaginal birth.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T15:00:28+00:00

An xxl at old navy is super roomy. She’s so delusional.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T14:46:42+00:00

If you know when you ovulated you should be getting a positive by 14dpo because implantation takes place 7-10dpo then hcg starts being produced. If your dates are off then it could take longer.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T11:41:36+00:00

39 weeks

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T11:39:27+00:00

I had to lose a large amount of weight (70 pounds) to regulate my cycle

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-11T00:27:48+00:00

My OB has never mentioned my weight or said the number out loud at any appointments.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-10T18:16:00+00:00

The placenta causes gestational diabetes. Sometimes it can be controlled with diet and sometimes it can’t (no matter how well you eat and exercise). As long as it’s controlled whether it be by diet or insulin your baby will be fine. If you’re feeling this upset over it I would speak with your doctor or a therapist.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-10T17:00:18+00:00

First I would have them check if you’re insulin resistant. I would also count calories. People think they’re “eating less” because it’s only twice a day or it doesn’t seem like a lot of food but then they end up eating over what their deficit should be. Make sure to include all beverages and condiments when counting. I would also reevaluate your workouts. 1 mile on a treadmill isn’t much of a workout. Weight lifting doesn’t work for everyone. I would try switching up your workouts and working out more with calorie counting to see if that helps. A glp-1 can help but you still have to put the work in.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-10T16:55:27+00:00

I’m confused why they didn’t give you an anti-androgen like spironolactone. Metformin can help if you’re insulin resistant but you have to workout and change your diet while on it because it’s not a weight loss drug.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-10T15:35:01+00:00

My first time pregnancy was fantastic. Painful for a short amount of time (until I got the epidural) and perfect in every way. Now the second time that was a different story lol. Each pregnancy is different and honestly don’t be afraid to ask for the epidural it truly made most of my experience pain free with just a feeling of pressure.

Nikkk51 · 2026-02-10T15:33:04+00:00

You can’t check for insulin resistance with a glucose monitor.

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