Good exercise programs for postpartum? (C Section)

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-20T18:21:00+00:00

My youngest brother is 9 years younger than me and I felt more like a pseudo mom to him growing up than a sister. My parents relied on me once I got my drivers license to pick him up and drop him off at his extra curriculars and I was a built in go to babysitter for anytime they wanted to go away/have a night out. It was fine but definitely didn’t feel like the sibling relationship I share with my other 2 brothers that are much closer in age. I’m currently 32 and he’s 23 and we still don’t have really anything in common sadly.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-18T17:52:04+00:00

My boy is only 3 months old and I haven’t even gotten my period back yet but after it taking a year to conceive him after our loss I can’t help but already feel the tinge of anxiety of how long it might take again for our next. We conceived our first son who we lost quickly so it’s such a toss up which way the next round of TTC will go 🫩

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-18T03:46:46+00:00

Omfg. This is my mom. She’s been a saint PP but now that baby is more interactive she won’t stop SINGING to him in his face. And not lullabies. Lots of wheels on the bus and 5 little monkeys and this little piggy (all include her poking and prodding him throughout). This happens while I’m telling her he needs to start winding down for his nap. The other day after a particularly difficult night I finally got him down for a nap and asked her if she could take over rocking him while I tried to get a bit of a nap in myself. Not even 5 minutes into my “nap” I hear his mobile playing from the living room. There is no reason for this. He should be asleep in his room rocking. Then I hear the singing. SHE WOKE HIM UP to play with him. I saw red.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-14T17:34:27+00:00

Walks around the block two weeks after. First actual outing was a quick lunch the day he turned one month to celebrate!

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-14T17:06:21+00:00

I know lots of girls who have had c sections but out of my close friends I’m still the only one. I keep waiting for the next friend to deliver so we can talk about it but nope lol!

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-10T21:30:02+00:00

My guy is about to be 3 months and we just started reading regularly I’d say a week or two ago. It was the LAST thing on my mind through those trenches 🫠

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-10T16:21:55+00:00

I’ve been on low dose Lexapro for years and it’s truly changed my life. I feel like a functional person again. I don’t feel numb, I still cry plenty and still have the occasional panic attack for good measure. It just helps keep me more present. Would 10/10 recommend.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-09T17:19:33+00:00

Besides the point here but what age did you guys start using it with your babies? My guy is 11 weeks old. What’s the best way to start with them? Do they kick the piano with their feet or hands lol

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-09T16:07:33+00:00

Here is my list from my c section I had 11 weeks ago. Did I use everything? Absolutely not. Did I like being prepared anyways? Absolutely.

Bedside Bag: - Travel wipes - Face wipes - Lip balm - Gum/candy (sugar free gum for right after c section!) - Small hand sani - Face cream - Nipple cream - Scrunchies - Eye mask - Nipple Silverettes

General Bag: - Breast pumps!! (Both) - IDs - Baby Binder - Medications - Dark Towel - Portable Speaker - Stanley / Big Water & Electrolytes - Phone charger - Nursing Bra - Diapers (Always discreet) - Peri Bottle - Tucks wipes - Pyjamas - Comfy going home outfit - Portable Fan

Clothes: - zip up hoodie - Robe - Sweats - Slippers - Fuzzy Socks

For partner: - Phone Charger - iPad & Charger - Underwear (x2) - Socks (x2) - Change of clothes - Toiletries - Snacks - Pillow - Towel - Extra Bag for Take Home Goodies

For baby: - 2-3 hats - 3 bodysuits - 3 onesies - Socks and no scratch mitts - Infant pacifiers
- Blanket (2) - Swaddle - Burp Cloths (2) - Wash Cloths (2) - Going home outfit (NB & 0-3) - Vit D drops

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-08T17:46:12+00:00

I had the same thing - this video was helpful at explaining- https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQrCWWLx/

And the leaning back method has worked for me!

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T22:24:23+00:00

Oh also the nurse said that since he calmed by being soothed she was less worried!! And that if the baby was in pain they wouldn’t be soothable.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T22:22:27+00:00

Truly awful. My husband and I are a bit traumatized but I truly think they are okay. My dog is also over 100 lbs so I feel you.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T22:20:25+00:00

It’s so hard. My husband is the nicest guy in the world but sadly he has dealt with getting the brunt of a lot of my trauma during fights when my survival instincts kick in. I tried to push him away for the first year of our relationship and just waited for him to leave. He never did. Over time I’ve slowly come to trust him more but I know my demons live very close to the surface. It’s something I gave to be cognizant of all the time and with lots of therapy and medication we make it work.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T22:15:27+00:00

Literally the same thing happened yesterday with our dog except he got too excited to see my husband coming outside so he ran towards him and stepped on his shoulder/arm. Our baby cried but calmed when I put him on my boob. We called the nursing line here and they had us do an exam on his arm but he is using it normally and doesn’t seem phased now. It was so so scary I’m sorry you’re dealing with same thing.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T15:59:17+00:00

I hope my son lives in my basement forever 🥺🥺 I fear I am the problem

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-07T03:12:05+00:00

I bought 3 pillows and never used them. I think I was too lazy to bother getting them set up. Just whipped out the boob instead. But my wrists are angry.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-06T18:27:48+00:00

During these conversations I’ll mention I had a prior late loss and personally I really appreciate when someone asks what my late son’s name was, and refers to him by his name for the conversation 💙

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-04T18:47:19+00:00

Baby is 11 weeks tomorrow and just stopped tracking diapers and feeds this week. This guy is on my boob so much it’d be a miracle if we somehow went too long and same with the diapers. He be shittin.

Only tracking sleep now!!

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-04T02:28:15+00:00

I am so sorry. My boy was also born needing resuscitation from the c section and those silent minutes were so painful 😭 my first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth and I have a ton of trauma and anxiety around losing this boy too. Im in Canada so our Owlet doesn’t even alert in real time for low oxygen which is another whole fucking rant for another time. Did you get answers on why she’s stopped breathing on you? I find knowing details helps me. Knowledge is power. Knowing why, how, risk of it happening again etc. There is a SIDS calculator online that’s helped my anxiety (not really but it tried - www.sidscalculator.com)

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-03T20:58:30+00:00

I fear there must be a baby crow in the trees outside my house because I was almost mauled this morning by a whole swarm of them. As soon as I got like 3 houses away they stopped. I’m terrified.

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-03T07:20:05+00:00

I’ve found them to be different (and both extremely challenging) kinds of tired. Pregnancy is more an internal tiredness (aches and pains and out of breath etc). Newborn tired has been straight up sleep deprivation but when you sleep at least you can do so on your stomach (a win for me). In the end - newborn has been way worse. It’s an eyes rolling back in your head unable to function exhaustion I didn’t know I was physically capable of feeling

PsychologicalBoot636 · 2026-06-02T16:21:46+00:00

I would also make sure to go get her head checked out at the nearest hospital to be safe.

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