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Recovering from the C-Section I’d Dreaded

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I don’t know a lot of people who plan on having a c-section. For most people, it isn’t ideal. For me, the thought of a c-section was terrifying.

My first child was born vaginally. I got to the hospital at 9.5 cm, got an epidural, and had a baby two hours later. I had no reason to expect a c-section the second time. I felt like I should research c-section recovery but didn’t. I don’t known that I really would have wanted to know what to expect, but if you’ve had a c-section, know you’ll be getting one, or just want to be prepared, here are some tips. Continue reading “Recovering from the C-Section I’d Dreaded”

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C-Section Essentials

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I didn’t expect to have a c-section. For some reason I thought that would never be me. So I never thought much of it. I knew recovery would be difficult, but I had no idea what it would really be like or what I would need. Here are the top most useful things for my c-section recovery. Continue reading “C-Section Essentials”

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Why My Medically Complex Child is Exactly What I Needed

I’d never heard the term “medically complex” before, but it is the best way to describe my son. We are still learning about everything going on with him. If you’d asked me a year ago how I would feel about having a child with medical issues, I would have said I’d be terrified. As much as I wish my little boy didn’t have to go through so much, there are so many reasons I am grateful for our situation. Continue reading “Why My Medically Complex Child is Exactly What I Needed”