https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:08:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2268171 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:07:33 +0000 NeekieRose 2268171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had c-sections both times and would have been fine going to consignment sales. The first time I took the baby to a consignment sale right around 2-3 weeks and it was fine. </p> <p>Consignment sales are so great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2268145 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:45:13 +0000 LuLu Mom 2268145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had C-sections and would have been up for it both times. Actually by 3 weeks a nice couple hour break would have felt great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2268114 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:18:16 +0000 LilSprinkles 2268114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was out and about, by myself, the first day home from the hospital. Luckily, my DS went 3 hours between each feeding so it worked out. I'm a very antsy person and can't stay cooped up in the house. That being said, I would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267776 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:21:16 +0000 BSB 2267776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: oh, wow. Nicu dr said to expect that they be in there for 6 weeks but I've heard from other moms with 33-34 weekers that they stayed about 2 weeks. </p> <p>I can see how bringing in a cooler and a diaper bag would be tough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267773 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:11:32 +0000 petunia354 2267773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: He was there only 3 weeks but the lugging of a cooler with the previous nights pumped milk plus a diaper bag with all my pump parts and bottles back and forth to the NICU everyday really slowed down my recovery. But I was also doing it 100% by myself since DH had to work. I suspect that if you have some help it might not be so bad. I also had a really rough time with the hormonal changes that happen pp but I know it doesn't affect everyone the same! </p> <p>Fingers crossed that you breeze through recovery!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267748 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 01:35:44 +0000 BSB 2267748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@misolee: Youch!! (Yikes and Ouch... :wink: ) Good to know. I'll need to ask my OB about that. Thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267746 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 01:30:23 +0000 misolee 2267746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a csec with my first and at three weeks I felt fine. But the doctor didn't want me driving until about week 4 to make sure my stitches/scars healed properly. </p> <p>You would also have to bring some sort of basket and carry it with you while you shop. Again, I would be careful of your stitches from carrying a heavy load. </p> <p>My close friend had twins and her stitches tore 2-3weeks pp. She had to leave her babies and go back into surgery bc her incision opened and they were worried about infection. Doctor told her she was doing too much at home and that she truly needs to rest postpartum to recover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267721 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:01:23 +0000 akcoffeebean 2267721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add, I brought my son with me to do errands and just breastfed wherever. We were lucky that he had a good latch right away though.<br /> Even if you don't go to the sale, it might be good to think of places that you can bring the babies to get out of the house and be able to nurse and change diapers without too much stress. I loved taking my son to the bookstore, the coffee shop, restaurants, etc. anywhere where we could sit easily once we were done walking around.<br /> We didn't have much luck using a cover but most people were pro breastfeeding and if I felt shy, or cold, I tucked a very thin scarf over the top of my boob. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267720 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:57:17 +0000 akcoffeebean 2267720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anyway that your husband can bring the twins and hang out near by so you can nurse and or pump but still shop by yourself?<br /> I had one, vaginally, and after the first week at home I found I did better mentally if I got out of the house to do errands. It helped me feel more like myself. Or maybe he could keep one at home with a bottle and you could baby wear one and keep them with you so that you don't have to pump as much? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267715 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:48:57 +0000 sunny 2267715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way... I was still a zombie! Plus those sales are so packed. I wouldn't have been up to it, but it sounds like some ladies would be just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267714 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 23:44:57 +0000 daniellemybelle 2267714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to book club when LO was 3 weeks old. It was heaven. Of course, I wasn't walking around a ton or doing anything strenuous. I brought my breast pump and pumped before I went home. At that point we were supplementing with formula though so having enough milk to leave was no issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267603 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:06:29 +0000 BSB 2267603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: ouch! I'm sorry. Yeah, I decided that if I want more clothes, I'll buy it from other moms before these babies come.<br /> Oh, how long was your LO in the nicu for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267409 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:14:26 +0000 mauxie 2267409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO1 - I still felt terrible at 3 weeks. I didn't tear particularly "badly" but recovery was just a pain and even everyday tasks were laborious. Plus, breast feeding issues and it was round the clock. </p> <p>LO2 - I felt great! I still tore and had lingering soreness, esp at my epidural site, but by 3 weeks was doing fine. I didn't really venture out much, though.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum/page/2#post-2267376 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:32:23 +0000 petunia354 2267376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No freaking way! I had a c-section and NICU baby, there's absolutely no way I would have felt comfortable going. Both physically and mentally. I was a wreck, felt like shit and was pumping around the clock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267299 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:14:13 +0000 lilyofthewest 2267299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt fine, but, the baby was eating at least once every 90 minutes, and took 55-65 minutes per feed at that point. So, I never had more than 35 minutes of free time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267293 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:08:34 +0000 blackbird 2267293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt great 3 weeks PP with my second. I was out and about on day 5. But not with my first. Nope nope nope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267286 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:59:13 +0000 wrkbrk 2267286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Commenting to follow because I am a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding 3 weeks PP. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267247 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:26:41 +0000 mrsjyw 2267247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been out and about this time with a toddler and a baby since 1 week pp. I def would go at three weeks pp. </p> <p>With my first I was on pain meds for two weeks and third week was when I first started feeling ok and still wasn'toit and about w my singleton. I would just play it by ear. But venture to guess that w ftm exhaustion and twins, you won't be able to make it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267232 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:14:06 +0000 Mae 2267232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c-section. Physically I FELT fine at 3 weeks. But I was still bleeding pretty extensively and was on restricted movement (so walking around shopping would've been a bad idea). Also breastfeeding takes forever then (at least it did for me). Add two babies into the mix and I don't know how you could possibly find time to go between feeding the babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267225 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:12:06 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2267225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt great. I was out for a girls night at a bar, in normal clothes and heels at 3 weeks pp. We walked around downtown and stayed out doing karaoke.</p> <p>I brought a manual pump in my purse and stored my pumped milk in a cooler in my friend's car.</p> <p>That being said, I've never given birth to twins and I've never had a c section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267192 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:54:16 +0000 NorthStar 2267192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Well, my husband and family helped us move, but no moving company. Let's just say that my maternity leave completely sucked since I was in a new area and didn't know anyone! And, my employer thought that I was still in town...</p> <p>We had a lot of stuff packed up prior to having my DD. She was 10 days late, so I had lots of time :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267175 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:45:33 +0000 BSB 2267175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: good to hear! Thanks.</p> <p>@NorthStar: Wow! You moved? So I'm<br /> assuming you, your DH or the moving company packed for you after you gave birth. </p> <p>@2PeasinaPod: Good to hear this, as well. </p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ah, lots of good points. Yeah, I was going to hold off on buying any more clothes until the babies arrive but I'm thinking its a better idea to get clothes now before they come. I'll see if I can find a local mom with b/g twins that I can buy her newborn and 0-3 month clothes. Since this consignment sale is coming up, they might be able to sell me their stuff instead of at the sale. Anything I don't use, I should be able sell when I myself start selling at consignment sales. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267170 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:43:05 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2267170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First time, there was no way I could walk more than 1/4 mile without being in so much pelvic pain (I had bad pelvic separation!), but I went and ran a mile 3 weeks after my 2nd. So it really depends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267150 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:32:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2267150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even though there are less crowds at the presale these things are still nutty. You are bending to go through stacks of clothes, standing in line to check out etc. I think if you could arrange to bring someone it would work. Someone to help hold your bag while you shop. Or to stand in line while you go pump etc. </p> <p>We typically plan to spend about 3 hours plus travel and Peking time at these sales. Remember you'll have to go through boys clothes section and girls clothes section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267118 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:03:56 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2267118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: the hospital grade pumps are great at getting your supply going. I had my emergency C-section and LO ended up in the NICU due to respiratory issues, so I couldn't get over there right away. He only spent 2 days there, but the pump worked really well at getting things started. Everyone is different, but my mom always told me that I would never be able to breastfeed because she couldn't, and by 3 weeks, I was producing 5oz/breast at each pump session. So you never know until you're there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267111 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:53:55 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2267111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was super sore from bad tearing. </p> <p>My son was fine taking a bottle though and I could easily pump enough.</p> <p>At 4 weeks I went out for dinner with my best friends when they came to visit and DH gave a bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267109 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:53:09 +0000 Alivoo01 2267109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like others have mentioned, physically, I was okay, although slightly still in pain down south. And as @Mrs.Someone: mentioned, extended walking meant more bleeding or periodic rushes of blood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267106 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:49:44 +0000 Torchwood 2267106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, I never had supply issues if I went a longer stretch without pumping, as long as I made up for it later. Currently have over 200oz frozen at 8 weeks, so I don't think I had anything to worry about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267094 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:31:46 +0000 NorthStar 2267094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, I moved 2 hours away 3 weeks after my C-section. I think that it would depend how far away the sale is. I say to sign up for it and just make a game time decision regarding how you are feeling. Hope you and the babies are doing well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-feel-3-weeks-post-partum#post-2267093 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:29:33 +0000 BSB 2267093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: yeah, I think I would prefer that the babies stay at home or stay on the car, if I had to take them. </p>