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1|1|Lots of help, rest and support from family and friends|slimnlady|slimnlady@aol.com|01:08:57|08/24/2010|
Though resting may be tough those first few days especially if you are planning on nursing-lol. You may feel a little depressed too. When I had my 1st boy in Nov of 99 I was like freaking out at first only for a few days. The whole "I'm a mom now I'm responsible for this child and his well being" just freaked me out. I know some of it was my hormones but if I din't have my family around it would have been a lot worse. It was around Thanksgiving and it did subside in a few days lucky for me. Just make sure you do get some rest and take care and time for yourself especially in those first few days. Carol 
2|1|lol Carol I'm so the opposite..|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|01:17:55|08/24/2010|
I never want anyone around. I'm a grump I guess. I like to just be home with my family. No one else not parents or anyone visiting lol. I've never had a supportive family so I don't expect that. Robin you might want to prefreeze some easy meals for after the baby comes. Makes it way easier.
You will need pads cause you bleed after giving birth c section or vaginal doesn't matter. The hospital usually gives you just about everything you may need except maybe some tylenol.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 3|1|I secoond the freezer meals. After a c-section, you do not feel like doing much, but take care of the baby, and yourself. Also, you can not drive for two weeks after the c-section, or go up and down stairs more than once a day, so make sure you have everything you need. Also if jeromy will be working make sure you have someone lined up for driving you to checkups for you and the baby.|dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|07:56:57|08/24/2010|
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4|1|After my c-section I needed help..........|pussecat|pu55ecat@aol.com|08:08:12|08/24/2010|
I needed help getting out of bed....... picking up the baby, getting in and out of the shower ect. My mom stayed with us for 2 days and my grandmother stayed for 3. I might have been groggy and not appreciated the help THEN but looking back I sure do appreciate it now. After about a week I was able to to do anything and everything on my own. I know your family may not be close but if you have a couple of girlfriends to help out you will most appreciate it! Good Luck Robin! :)
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5|1|After mine I sent my mil home after two days lol I don't remember not being able to things I just took it easier the older boys were young and Mike was in school |teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|08:26:17|08/24/2010|
the hardest thing I suffered with was going to the bathroom so maybe keep some stool softners in the house C sections are different for everyone I didn't think mine was bad I wasn't a moaner afterwrads I had one lady in the room next door to me when I had me second son you would have thought she was dying lol I know you don't plan to have another one but so you know it is possible to go back to haveing reg births after haveing a c section hugs 6|1|If you don't have him c-section.....|maraj|maraj64@hotmail.com|09:00:15|08/24/2010|
a "donut" will help alleviate the pain of sitting for awhile. Sitz baths will also help alleviate the pain & itching. If you do have little Timothy c-section, you'll want anti-cough & anti-sneeze medicine, if it's even made. LOL I had my son c-section & seriously, that's about the only thing I wished for the 1st couple of weeks afterwards. That & sleep. LOL
You will also want new underpants cuz the old ones will be stretched out of shape & won't fit anymore. Also, loose waisted, comfortable pants or dresses that won't dig into your stomach are a must if you have a c-section.
But yea, whether you have a c-section or vaginal birth, make sure to get plenty of fiber & juices in your diet.
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7|2|I was by myself after mine|crenchen|crenchen@aol.com|09:06:29|08/24/2010|
was in the hospital from Friday until Monday afternoon. Hubby picked us up, we went grocery shopping and then home to bed. Next morning hubby went back on the road because he had already taken the last week off to be with me. I had no one to come and stay with me or help me out. I slept in the downstairs bedroom right next to the bathroom and kitchen. I ate stuff like sandwiches, frozen dinners and soup for the first few days until I felt like actually cooking something. The hardest part for me was getting in and out of the bed. I basically rolled myself in and out because of the discomfort of the surgery. 8|1|Sleep was in short supply...get lots of rest,have housework helpers,lots of couple and newborn time.|BMOREGAL|bmoregal2000@aol.com|09:11:14|08/24/2010|
Live simply,so others may simply live. 9|2|I second what these ladies said!|Sara_s_Mom|IClipCoupons@gmail.com|10:26:17|08/24/2010|
Stairs were very hard. Don't overdo on them either - you'll pull on the stitches and maybe even pop one.
Dinners - if Jeromy can cook - great! If not, definitely freeze some easy dinners for after the baby.
Laundry - Try hard to keep it caught up before you give birth and if J doesn't know how to do laundry, be sure to show him!
Vacuuming - this was awful. Have your house vacuumed if you have carpet and have your honey do it. Pushing that thing back and forth may not seem like a lot of work, but it is. Same for shopping - if you go grocery shopping after baby, it is hard and exhausting to push a cart.
Stool softeners - Highly recommended! As in start taking them before you leave the hospital. If they give you anything for post op pain (like Tylenol w/codeine), know that those kind of meds will bind you up fast.
Pain - if you are in a lot of pain, and get some meds, stay ahead of the pain. Don't wait until you're in pain to take the next dose. I had to go potty at the hospital and it hurt so bad to move I just stood there and cried like a baby.
How high is your bed? Like many, I rolled out of bed because sitting up was very painful.
With regard to the epidural - that was nice. After birth, you have to massage your tummy to help the uterus contract. Do this lots before the epidural wears off ;) Much more pleasant this way.
Make sure you're stocked with "girl" stuff - it's been a while since you've needed em ;) He he he
Baby blues - Expect them and try not to despair. It was worse for me the second time around. Just do things for yourself like taking a long shower.... reading a book and stuff like that. It can be very overwhelming to be responsible for the life of someone else! Even having your honey take you out for a drive and be near people is a good thing. Know that it is totally normal to feel that way for a few days and if you don't feel that you are bouncing back, definitely talk to your doctor.
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10|1|Thanks Ladies (m)|RobinsCrazyWorld|robinmarie72@gmail.com|12:00:08|08/24/2010|
Since Jeromy will have to work, I am going to start arranging grand parent visits as soon as we plan the c-section... We will just have to go with the flow if things change. I am at 26 weeks now and at 32 we will start talking about planning. My doctor wants to wait until I am 38 weeks.
I started making extra food (making a full recipe for 4 instead of making 1/2 for the two of us) on things i know freeze well and have been freezing individual servings. SO far we have some awesome lasagna I made last Friday waiting for when I come home... It was so good I may have to eat this batch and make more I have plans on making a few other things. I have the recipes waiting Making my own takes up less freezer space! And is tastier and healthier then frozen meals from the store.
I am having to already take softeners. Have been for years. I am thinking maybe I may need something stronger. I will talk to my doctor about that. Covered on the Tylenol end of things.
I have had 8 operations, so I know post op very well. My last 3 were all abdominal and they will actually be entering the same area as the last operation, so I have an idea what to expect.
After talking to Vanessa via email yesterday I don't think the pads I have stock piled will work. They are all the thin type. Sounds more like I need a mattress with wings after the little Mr. comes.
I think the pads and formula (just in case my milk has issues)are the only things I really need to make sure to buy between now and then. I have plenty of bottles, baby wash type stuff, wipes and diapers for the first few months.
Thanks ladies!
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