How Do I Pick up My Toddler After a C-section?

I would try your hardest not to pick her up your body will tell you when it's ready to start getting back to normal. I had my husband go to work while I was in the hospital so that he could take time off while I was home to help with my daughter. You will learn how to move her around with out picking her up persay. Maybe have her sleep in your bed till your husband gets home to mover her. I had my daughter climb up on my bed with help from me and that seemed to work you just may need to lay there with her to help her fall asleep. She may just not get a bath every day which is ok you will just be having a baby you will need to get on a routine in your own time. Dont refuse help from anyone you will need it. My husband took my daughter to a sitter the first few days then I was fine the week afterwards good luck :)

L.,

You just have to listen to your body. I had C-sections with both my children (not my choice). With my first, I only had pain when I laughed. I actually was driving when I guess I wasn't supposed to. Didn't know that until the doctor said on my followup that I could start driving again - Oops. With my second, I had a slight twinge in my side when I reached. My daughter was 2 at that time and I picked her up all the time after my C-section. I also did not take anything stronger than tylenol after getting out of the hospital. Though I had the same doctor for both C-sections I can say that they were very different. Just listen to your body, and don't push yourself to much. Good luck!

T.

Mine was a little older,but I let him snuggle w/ me on the couch..he could climb up & I felt he needed the extra attention so he didn't feel displaced..was a bit crowded,but worked & he adjusted very well w/ his brother...My bed was too high for me to climb in & we all camped together for about 4 weeks..in LR..also trained him before the c to climb on the couch for his diaper changes..congrats & have fun!

I have had 3 c-sections and they were all different in terms of recovery time. With my third, my 2nd son was only 18 months old. We went to IKEA and bought cheap step stools and put one near the couch, one by the sink, etc,. That way he could climb up to the couch and cuddle with me, climb on the stool to get his hands washed, or whatever else we needed them for. I agree with the others, the bed or couch would be a great place for quick diaper changes and having your daughter fall asleep in your room until your husband came home would work. Could you put a sleeping bag or something in her room and then have your husband move her when he gets home? Good luck! I know it will all work out fine!