What are the nitty gritty things I should know?

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I feel like most people know by now a c-section isn’t an easy option for birthing and it comes with a fair share of risks, etc. I’m naturally a very anxious person but I want to be as prepared as I can be for what could and will happen.
What things happened for you individually after your c-sections? The not so nice things? Any vaginal changes? Bladder? Not being able to do certain things again or just literally anything I can expect? Ladies tell me your worst because I don’t want to be caught off guard 😭

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Ive had 4 c sections and going in for 5th in feb... i have had very easy c sections, your scar area goes numb with how many i had but it doesnt affect anything, the c section pouch i hate but with exercise it can affect the size of it. Orger wise like any birth your pelvic floor weakens so i pee lil when coughing hard or sneezing hard sometimes, also sometimes my back hurts from spinal taps but that can happen with epidural too... im always happy to answer questions because i always feel bad when woman are so scared of having a c section

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get a bassinet that goes in your bed because getting out of bed is nearly impossible the first couple weeks at least it was for me it hurt so bad. take stool softeners and other laxatives because the first poop is seriously the worst. buy some high-waisted underwear and pants were used maternity stuff because anything near the incision line is going to feel super uncomfortable almost like a pulling burning sensation and also parts of you will still be numb for a long time and it feels very weird. Also hormones are super crazy at least they were for me so be prepared for lots of hot flashes and crying 😂😂 lol this was my first baby and I had to have a C-section because she was breech and I pray I have a pretty high pain tolerance and it was pretty painful for the first couple weeks I'm almost a month out and I'm just now starting to feel more mobile. Don't overdo it listen to the weight restrictions!!!!

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I think my vagina is more dry now, but I think that’s normal hormones. I had a lot of pain pooping after, like cramping I guess from the change in pressure next to my uterus. I couldn’t lay down flat when I got home because I had my hospital bed at an incline the entire time i was there. I couldn’t lay on my side for about 2 weeks. I also had a burning/pinching feeling low in my pubic area for maybe a week and a half. I think after 3 weeks I started to feel ok. I coukdnt lift the car seat or laundry or the trash for 9 weeks though. 
I’m really thankful c section is a choice though, because we both would have died in the old days. So obviously it’s worth it when it’s the only choice.

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When you get home, you are going to want something to help you get up off the toilet for a bit.

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I felt like everything was gonna fall out when i got up. Dont hold it if you have to go to the bathroom, trust me it is very painful and give yourself time to heal and get stronger.

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The first two poops were the worst! I’m a belly sleeper and couldn’t sleep on my stomach for about 10-12 weeks. 9mos pp and if I’ve been sitting hunched over for a while and then stand up straight it feels a tiny bit like the wound pulling like in the beginning. It’s not tho it’s just a weird sensation. They told me I could lift his carrier with him and that’s it. DON’T do it! Walk but don’t walk too much at a time even if you feel fine. I would be fine until I sat down and then it would be awful.

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It really wasn’t that bad. Sex still kinda hurts at six months pp.

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Even though it's hard, try to walk a little every day. I was super unprepared for the gas pains, and walking really helped- even just up and down the hall. 
Get a binder! I got 2 from my hospital and wore it religiously for 8 weeks. It helped so much with the pain, support, and and terrible time something bumped into my belly. 
Take a pillow when riding in the car. Bumps and hard stops are rough, and a little cushion helps to hold. 
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! Everyday things will be hard. Holding your baby will be hard. Ask for help when you need it, and rest when you need it! I wish I had let people do more things for me.

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I had a c section last Wednesday Oct 2. I’d say the worst part of it is when I wanna sit down. Omg it can hurt if my pain meds are wearing off. Prob doesn’t help that my couch isn’t the best since it’s so deep and low to the ground. I haven’t even tried to get into my bed since my bed is high up. I have noticed that I use my leg muscles way more to help. I haven’t bled much since having the c section. They give you those heavy duty pads. I barely got any blood on them. I’m surprised. Cuz I heard you bleed heavy at first. Oh and my feet were never swollen during pregnancy. The day I went home from the hospital my feet swelled up bad. ☹️ also I see people making comments on bowel movements. I had no issues in the hospital. But since I’ve been home I’m more constipated. Which sucks but it isn’t hurt or anything to go. And like everyone says don’t over do it. It’s hard to sit down and do nothing so I get it. I’ve for the most part been laying low. Getting baby cuddles in that’s for sure. 😍 good luck to you. I’m sure you will be just fine. Oh and the spinal isn’t bad at all. The lidocaine was the worst part of it. Like a bee sting. Or so I’ve been told. I’ve never been stung by a bee lol

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Laughing hurt quite a bit.  I also didn’t consider my home set up in regards to getting in and out the bed.  That pain caused me to take my pain management medication as I didn’t realize how much I used those muscles on a regular basis to get in and out the bed.  Outside of that it was a lovely experience, surprisingly

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