Normal or not?

i feel like i 100% remember this. im 6 months pp (and 18 months ago i had another c section) the numb feeling hasnt gone away(but ive heard a lot that it never does unfortunately) and i do remember the pain especially when they kick me in the stomach lol. i would keep taking it easy, i dont think its anything to be concerned about(unless you see something wrong with your incision) and mine went away. your body went through so much trauma its gonna take way way longer to heal fully and as long as the pain isnt significant (mine was usually dull enough to not really bother me but i was def aware of it) just give it a few more weeks

We've had major surgery so I would recommend you take it easy and if you do any exercises you're extra cautious and listen to your body when it tells you its enough. I am almost 11 months postpartum and get random pains now and again eapecially when i go pretty hard at anything. I know we are really strong and can push ourselves pretty hard but still need to take it easy so we heal properly with no ruptures. Hope that helps and all the best. x

@Kendra yes that is how it feels a dull pain that doesn’t bother me but I am aware of it.

@Vee thank you. That is definitely my concern. I had a friend who had a c section and she thought I was crazy at how slow I was taking it. But her husband literally did nothing to help and she took the bins out for collection a week after she had her c section. So I at the beginning did more in the house because I thought I was being dramatic until one of my aunties scolded me for washing dishes and doing the laundry at 5 weeks postpartum.

My son is almost 16 months and I exercise everyday (running, lifting etc) and it rarely gets in the way but sometimes if I move in a weird way I’ll feel a little pain by my incision. I think it’s perfectly normal… there’s a lot of scar tissue there… but if the pain is really bad I would definitely bring it up with your doctor. You’re doing great, mama, just give yourself time and don’t push too hard right off the bat ❤️

@Jordyn thank you. I honestly have had such anxiety with my body since having children. I don’t mean to offend anyone in what I’m about to say. It’s now I feel about myself. I was a size 8 in clothing. I was really fit and healthy. I have gained 20kg per child and my first was a Velcro baby which made it impossible to exercise. My second is chilled and is easier to put to sleep not on myself. So I really feel the pressure to loose weight. I am not expecting to get back to what I was I just don’t want to be where I am. I’m happy with the scar, the stretch marks and excess skin. I’m proud of my body. The weight gain just really made me loose myself so I am desperate to loose it. And at the same time I don’t want to damage my body and make it more possible for a uterine rupture if I were to get pregnant again which I am hopeful for… that was a lot and a sob story… I didn’t mean for it to sound like a sob story haha! More so a thank you and explanation as to where my head is at. Haha 🫣

@Sophie everyone is different I was doing the school run 4 days pp and I'm 8 days pp and absolutely fine, I'm on my 3rd section I have 0 pain either which I find odd I stopped all pain relief at 3days pp I've always been the same tho

@Sophie I totally get it. Try and go easy on yourself. Our bodies go through sooooo much to bring babies into the world and it’s so hard to feel good again. You’re not alone in feeling this way!!! Just know that your babies don’t care what size you are, they love every bit of their mama no matter what. Be patient with yourself and workout when you can. Something that helped me get back into things was working out with my son. I literally used him as a weight and he loved it. Now that he’s bigger and likes to move around, sometimes I put him in his play pen while I’m working out. But I try to fit in a workout while he naps, even if it’s a short one. It’s also good for our kids to see us doing things that are good for our mental and physical well being! But like I said, go easy on yourself!!! It’ll come❤️❤️❤️

Still need to take it easy! You had a big surgery don’t over due it! I was numb a certain spot for a while and had pain but this is normal!