no support after c section

[mercedybear]

my dh has to go back to work on monday, I have been able to have his support for 4 days being home post partum. I can barely walk around due to my overly swollen legs and just got my staples out today. I am beyond terrified as I have no other person to support me when I will be home alone with baby.......
does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this?

 

[tristansmum]

Use the weekend to rest as much as possible. Make sure on Monday you've got everything to hand... So nappies, wipes, outfit changes etc all in one place. Have your food and drink prepared for the day and then set yourself up in the most comfortablee place in the house. Try not to worry and do nothing else apart from look after baby. Cuddle her, feed her, change her and that's it. They sleep lots so use that time to rest and don't worry you will cope. X

 

[Malouka]

It wil be ery hard for you but I advise you to not think about any homework.. No cooking or cleaning just put your baby next to you and take it easy. Walk around in the house every now and then because its good for the healing process.. just make sure you dont do any housework. Your husband will have to wake up at night. H ewill be exhausted, but he will never feel as tired as you do so hell have to accept it. Good luck!

 

[Malouka]

Your husband should also bring some food with him or cook for you when he gets home.. I dont know how helpful he is but once again even if he says hes tired he doesnt feel the way you do no matter what kind of job he has. So hell have to suck it up and hopefully he will do these things without you asking him.

 

[ClaireJ23]

That's really hard. Sending

 

[Claudia83]

I had to do that myself, the first 5 days someone was with me, afterwards I had no help. I can't stress enough to take this weekend to freeze meals and even have your husband fix you a lunch before he heads out. Get a lot of pre-cut veggies and fruit if you are pressed for time (which is every new parent) and make sure you are dressed comfortable, have plenty of water and station yourself in the room with the nearest bathroom (for you) so you're not getting up and walking far to and fro to baby and bathroom. Don't do ANY housework. Forget about it. Put the dishes in the dishwasher or just leave them soaking and have your husband wash them. My husband usually picked up dinner for us or prepared something easy. I also only showered at night and probably only a handful of times those first two weeks.