Hi im 6dpo and have 2 children , a 4 month old and a 3 yr old. I have found recovery harder then imagined physically and emotionally , i attempted to pick my baby up today and couldn’t it was so horrible when hes crying and all i wanted to do was pick him up and soothe him .The pain was too much and I’m too afraid of injuring my selfnand setting back my recovery as i just dont have the time. My breasts are very painful and sensitive i cant even have him placed on me and cushions whilst sat down which is horrible as iv not held him since the night before the op.
My husband has took two weeks of work and done everything for the kids and the house. First few days he did alot for me too, today he even washed my hair for me as i still cant stretch my arms out properly.
I would definitely say have support there , as there would be no way i could ever look after the kids alone. I litrally felt so rubbish first 5 days i did nothing, but i did end up comimg down with a bug too , which is typcial.
Everyone recovers differently but i would prepare and plan for support so at least you have help at hand.
Im worried i have 6 days left untill my husband goes back to work, hes works away too doing shift work, 15 hour days with travel so im like a single mum when he works, so i feel the pressure to get to the point i feel well enough to hold my son and drive my other son to nursery. X
