https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 05:36:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-439282 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:21:50 +0000 mrsjazz 439282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: It will get better though it may take some time. I've had friends who were up and out and about almost as soon as the C-section was done, but I had a really hard recovery and almost 8 months later still have pain. </p> <p>I didn't sleep in my bed for about a month and a half--I couldn't get in and out of bed. Moving to the living room really helped me feel better because I could roll off the couch easier and get LO when she cried or needed to be fed. I did ask for something stronger than Motrin and that definitely helped. </p> <p>I remember the passing gas thing! And it hurt so much to walk--I had to walk around the hospital floor bent over like a little old lady while all the women with vaginal births were galloping (that's what it seemed like to me). Ugh. It hurt so much but lots of water and juice helped me. My husband had to help a lot--he helped me get up to go to the bathroom and would bring the baby to me so that I could feed her. Once you get home don't push anything and it's okay if you stay in your pajamas all day! What helped me feel better was being able to shower every day (the little things) and having someone else worry about the cleaning.</p> <p>Happy birthday! &amp; Hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-439259 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:36:32 +0000 blackbird 439259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Happy Birthday and I hope you feel better soon!!!!! I always thought walking would help you pass the gas??? I don't know if they'll let you yet, though? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-439240 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:23:06 +0000 honeybear 439240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: Prayers that the pain--both physical and emotional--will subside soon! I know that they will. </p> <p>If there are particular juices you like, get someone to go get them for you. Hospital-issue OJ is not that tasty, you know? ;) Also, the nurses should be able to give you options for pain treatment--I think some of them are designed to help a bit with the mental strain as well. </p> <p>Finally, if you have an ICAN (Int'l Cesarean Awareness Network) chapter nearby, those women can be a great resource for coping after a traumatic birth. (At risk of sounding totally creepy, I saw on your profile that you're in South Florida. The ICAN South Florida women are AWESOME. So if you're still in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, don't hesitate to contact them! They've got a website and an email listserv.) </p> <p>Best wishes (from slightly North), and happy birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-439199 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:13:35 +0000 sarac 439199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, just sympathy! I'm so sorry your birth wasn't what you wanted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-439166 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:10:29 +0000 wheres_c 439166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: thanks so much. Only water or juice unfortunately.</p> <p>@Irishmom: @chrispygal: @highwire: @travelgirl1: @autumnlove: @shoemama: Thanks for the advice. People have been in and out but in slightly better spirits and a little less pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438913 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:19:55 +0000 shoemama 438913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will get better! I had a c section with my son and was walking up and down stairs two days post. You will be ok. Make sure to take your meds when you need them and focus on the baby instead of the pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438899 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:02:06 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 438899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hang in there! I haven't had a C, but I understand the crazy emotions, overwhelming feelings, and desperation. It will get better - you just have to get through this part - one little moment at a time. You'll start feeling like a million bucks in no time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438895 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:58:14 +0000 spaniellove 438895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any advice, but happy birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438894 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:56:27 +0000 autumnlove 438894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My recovery was pretty bad but most of my friends bounced back quickly! They were driving and taking walks within a week.</p> <p>I wasn't able to sleep in my bed for 3 weeks and I walked at a snail's pace for a couple of weeks. I never got pain relief from my meds so I just stopped taking them because I was sick of going back to my dr to try new drug combos that were doing nothing. Things got better at the one month mark and I felt great 6 weeks pp.</p> <p>Thinking of you! Congrats and happy birthday!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438893 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:55:38 +0000 travelgirl1 438893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: awww it does get better I promise! What pain meds are you on? Hit them up for the strongest they can give you, to get through the rough part. The first time I stood up after the op was horrific, I'd never felt pain like that, I started spinning,vision went etc and the nurses had to give me a shot of morphine before I could even sit on the bed again. But after that low. It got slowly better and within a week I really wasn't that bad. I'm 4 weeks out now and feel great! You will feel better, you will be able to eat and you will walk holding your baby, promise! Congrats on your baby and Happy Birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438890 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:55:02 +0000 DillonLion 438890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to go that long without eating for my labor/delivery/recovery and it wa so hard. Especially the period after the birth. Food is coming soon. You'll pass gas! I'm so sorry you are sad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438887 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:49:38 +0000 chrispygal 438887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh, I had some issues post c-section with pain control. I could only take one of the two medicines they had for me, and they fell behind on the one I could take take and my doses were coming an hour plus late. It took me crying at a pain level of a 9/10 for them to realize how much they f'd me up. It was honestly the most painful and uncomfortable 48 hours of my life. Every day it gets better - remember that. And by the 4th day I was walking around the hospital floor, slowly and a bit uncomfortable, but I was moving. By 7 days I was driving and by 10 days I felt fantastic. It WILL get better, I promise. Hang in there!!!</p> <p>P.S. Happy Birthday! And try some jello. That is considered a liquid and I swear I ate like 4 containers a day! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438855 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:05:52 +0000 Irishmom 438855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It does get better...I promise! I wasn't allowed to have anything other than a liquid diet for the first 36 hours or so. I think my recovery was pretty standard, but I remember thinking that I would never be able to get in and out of bed without pain and would never be steady on my feet. Each day got better and better. Within a week or two I had minimal pain and felt comfortable holding my baby while walking around. Until then let people bring the baby to you and enjoy lots of cuddle time :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438849 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:00:34 +0000 anonysquire 438849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I'm so sorry :( I don't have any advice but just know I'm thinking of you. That is so hard :( Can you still drink? Are you allowed to drink ensure or something? Hopefully someone with csection experience weighs in. Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traumatic-c-section-reassurance-needed#post-438846 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:56:09 +0000 wheres_c 438846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im having a really really rough time with recovery. Its my birthday.. 2 day pp, and in so much pain. The hospital wont let me eat because i havent passed gas. Its been 48 hours since i ate. I am so miserable.</p> <p>Please please. Those that have been through a rough one tell me it will be ok. Tell me ill be able to get in and out of bed on my own, and be able to eat, and walk holding my baby.</p> <p>I am so sad </p>