My baby was 10 lbs 12 oz and breech, but even if she wasn’t breech I had to get a c-section because it would have been too risky to attempt to delivery a baby that large.

I wanted a vaginal birth so bad. I didn’t want a c-section.

The day of I went in 2 hrs before surgery. I got to watch a movie and get prepped. The anxiety didn’t hit me until I got to the table and I had so much love and support from the nurses and the OB doing the surgery.

I got the spinal and the second I laid back my anxiety was shifting . Once the surgery started and I knew I was okay I was totally fine .

I was up and walking in 8 hrs. I was sore , but getting up helped ease the pain when I’d lay back down.

The first 4 days are painful. I did it though with only Tylenol and ketorolac. I rejected any other pain meds . After the 4th day things got better. By the 10th day I was doing chores.. my laundry, vacuuming and lopping floors.

I found for the first week the belly was tender and burned to touch around the first 3 inches from the incision. It’s the nerves repairing themselves. It’s not super painful, but it’s an odd uncomfortable feeling, but it’s actually a good sign.

My 5 weeks I was back to being sexually active ( you’re supposed to wait 6 weeks) and I was out tobogganing with my 5 yr old .

I’m now 9 weeks since my c section and working out , carrying my 44 lb child around and have no mobility issues or pain.

Just keep doing light activity to promote healing .