I think I’ve overdone it ☹️

I felt good within the early days of my c section. By week 2, I was going on long walks, making dinners, etc. By week 3/4 I was lifting my toddler (14kg) occasionally and getting on with everything. From week 5/6, I was doing everything I did before, driving, cleaning, grocery shopping etc I’m now on week 8, still occasional bleeding - although light, and still light pains. My first sections recovery was harder, but I took it easier because of that (and only having one baby!) and I was 100% by week 7, I think I stopped bleeding at week 5. Just feeling frustrated with myself. I’ve rested for a few days and nothing changed (although rest included carrying baby in car seat and lifting toddlers occasionally, driving etc). I’ve still got my babies to look after and a house to keep clean so I feel I can’t stop. Just a rant as it feels like I’ll never get better and wondering if anyone has been in a similar position.
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At 7 weeks it could be a period x

Be kinder to yourself. Your body has been through so much and recovery can be really tough. It's so easy to feel mum guilt when you're not able to do the things you want or need to do. I'm 6 days post section and feeling exactly the same. I'm so emotional but I keep trying to rationalise my feelings. Hopefully things get easier soon

Mama just remember, the house can be cleaned later, the precious time with the new baby and your toddler you'll never get back. Just take it easy ❤️❤️

I'm 8 weeks pp and I overdid it too. I rested B ut I also did chores. I passed a large blood clot at week 5 and they have me an ultrasound d to make sure things are fine. I still have light bleeding (brown color), and it's normal. Take care of yourself!

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