Having a section with a one year old

[Billie045]

Hey mums,
I've been reading these blogs for a while and love all the advice you guys give so I thought I need to have a general moan myself! ??
I'm 32 weeks pregnant and so tired it never ends I constantly wake up and just want to go back to bed..
I have a one year old daughter and I use the rest of the energy I have left to make sure she's looked after and is having fun but I'm booked in for a c section and I'm now so worried as to how I'm going to look after her once I've had my operation..
My partner is great and helps out a lot but he's recently started a new job and will only be able to have a week off, I can't sleep at night thinking about how I'm going to deal with a new born baby and a one year old with my scar..
Has anyone been in a similar position and is it going to be as bad as I'm making out, I don't know if I'm over worrying but I can't help but think of the usual how will I pick her up? Will she feel left out?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated ?? sorry for the rant xx

Hey there,
I have recently had my first csection with ds3. Ds1 is 4, ds2 is 2. The first few days were pretty rough, most of the first week, really... But by two weeks I almost felt I could drive again, so recovery does seem to be quite rapid from day to day! Lifting was the main issue tho. I could get by around the house and with the boys but not pick them up. It was frustrating but I just tried to get them to snuggle next to me, doing more sit down things... Cbeebies is your friend... My mom and dh were around to help tho for first two weeks. It does take some adjusting for your first to get a sibling but seeing their relationship blossom makes it all worthwhile. Ds2 as a baby was a bit blurry I think I was so focussed on ds1 at the time!! You may not be able to pick her up for a bit but she will be just fine. Phase. Will pass in no time and her sibling will bring her much joy in the long term. All the best xx

Just wanted to make sure that you knew that although capecath felt she could drive after 2 weeks you need to check your insurance as some need 6 weeks after major surgery and doctor approval

I didn't drive after two weeks anyway, stuck to the rules, didn't want to risk it!!