Feeling so lonely
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Key to recovering is moving around. I have a bathroom on the main floor and one upstairs, and I was going upstairs to shower 3 days after my cesarean. Just to get that extra moving around in. And quite honestly, I was driving 2 weeks post birth. I needed to get out if even just for a walk around the park or a trip to the store. I was back to my normal self by 3 weeks. Every one is different, but you have to get up and move around to help heal and restore strength.
I was single mother from start and all family over 4 hours away. It was definitely lonely at first. I had a c section too and help only for one week. I live on raised ground floor too so steps to get up to the building and couldn't carry buggy. I went to groups from 2nd week using baby carrier . It was hard but couldn't stay in. I met som great women and another single mum on here. My daughter is 5 months now. Being on your own you really have to put yourself out there and movement good. I think I did overdo it a bit but being alone I had no choice.
Even with a partner being up at 3am and not having anything that will sooth your baby feels lonely. Give yourself grace in recovery and little movements will turn into longer walks. Try looking for mom groups in the area maybe they can help you feel more normal
Depends how far the group is? I walked to bus stop 5 mins then walked when got off bus 5- 10 mins that was about 1.5 weeks after c section
Hey, this is totally normal, my LG is 4 months and I still feel lonely sometimes. Maternity leave can be quite isolating if you don't have friends and family nearby. Getting out and about will become so much easier, for now focus on your recovery xx