I Fear That I Will Never Survive Motherhood

I had two c-sections so I know the pain. It sucks really bad especially when you want and need to take care of your baby but are in that much pain and can hardly lift anything. All you can do about that is wait it out, and don't do more than you have to or you risk making recovery longer. And the hormones.... when your doctor asks how you've been feeling, be honest. I lied and said everything was good and I regret that. Find support online for moms who suffer from post partum depression, even if you don't have it it will help to know you're not alone while your hormones are going crazy. Find moms who are honest and aren't always speaking sunshine and roses about motherhood. It's rough, it's really hard, and it's okay to talk about it.

You've had a major operation, people forget that. While others get to rest...you have to "perform". I don't know your situation. If you are still in hospital try to rest and take pain meds if needed. If at home, try to get help, someone to bring the baby to you for feeds etc. I am afraid the first few weeks is a matter of weathering the storm. It gets easier when you feel less incompetent. As for milk -speak to doctor - if you have to go to bottle so be it. My son went to bottle from two months (and I know they were supplementing him in hospital from birth) and he is fine. Hang in there.

Congratulations ! Don't be hard on yourself, most mothers feel similarly at such an early stage. Day 2/3 post birth can often end in tears as your hormones adjust. talk to your doctor or nurse, whoever you have to support you, they can monitor you going forward. Your hormones won't settle immediately and you're probably not sleeping much. Take whatever help you can to relieve the pressure and don't be afraid to admit you need some help. The first few weeks can be a dark blur, just no one tells you that beforehand, good luck 😊

One day at a time. Breastfeeding usually gets easier and the pain fades after a little time.

Your body has gone through such torture, but try to rest as much as possible. I had an emergency csection with my child so I know how you are feeling physically, there is no comfort within the first few weeks.
Just keep on top of your meds, accept any help offered, and give your body time to heal.

Not a mother, I am a father and can understand the struggle in the beginning and of course did not go through anywhere near what a mother does, but you might want to talk to a professional in case you are experiencing postpartum depression

Congratulations o having a baby boy!!! My daughter had 3 C-sections, took pain pills, breast fed her babies and took care of them. You can get thru this and it will be a faded memory one day. 👍

Talk to your doctor, talk to your friends. You'll be fine, even if it doesn't seem like it right now. And congratulations on your baby boy.

Try to relax and talk to our doc about how you feel.

Congrats! Best feeling in the world to have kids. You will be completely fine (this coming from a man lol) YOu have gone through so much. I know it has been a few months now. I am hoping it has been better