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You can use a toddler bed instead of a crib? Your oldest can climb in and out of a toddler bed with out having to be lifted. My son was giant and he had to go to a toddler bed and he loved being a big boy when my other son was born. It made that transition a little easier.

I’ve been considering that but worried I’d have to chase her it she doesn’t want to sleep.. maybe I can try and see before baby comes. Most parents I talked to have said it was a hard transition but your experience is at least encouraging

I did minimal lifting but did lift in and out of car and cot and was absolutely fine just had to take ot easy. I asked the midwife and she said you have to do what you have to do but be careful and listen to your body x

I was driving after 4 weeks and pretty much back to my normal self by 3 weeks- down on the floor playing, walks. I'd say plenty of keeping moving really helped me x

thanks, I tried to move a lot after my first and I think it does help

Keep in mind that some doctors advise not to drive for 6 weeks after a C section. My friend had to wait for that long after.

@Susie yeah some Dr's may advise this. Mine said as soon as I felt safe enough to perform an emergency stop. My friends dr said same. We were both driving around 4 weeks after x

crazy, I’ll keep it in mind. I think mine said 2 weeks after my first