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@tokage Seconding the formula if you're open to it. My hubby also went back to work around 5-6 weeks postpartum and I genuinely don't think I could have handled it without formula. There are ways to make a bigger batch ahead of time (we use Dr Brown's pitcher, keep it in the fridge for max 24h...

@ronyrex I see. We all want to be heard and listened to, especially in such a vulnerable state like a pregnancy. I totally get it. Perhaps it would help to speak to someone, like a therapist. Wish you a healthy delivery!

@nyguy86 Yeah, you can pretty much ignore anything mentioned in the context of "breastfeeding is vital". It is not. Sibling studies have shown this. If you're looking for anecdotes, I also had a c-section and EFF. Bub is a healthy 7 month old who's been sick for 1 day in his entire life so...

@annointed620 I don't think it matters very much to the recovery. It didn't in my case. Don't worry unless you see or feel any concrete reason to worry.

@ronyrex If your doctor recommends the safest approach.. why not just take the safest approach? It's a little confusing.

@magicalmoons It took my husband and I 11 months to conceive. I thought it took so long because of my weight. My gynecologist concluded that immediately and wanted me on some fertility boosting drugs ASAP after 10 months of ttc unsuccessfully. Didn't use them cause I got pregnant shortly after...

@bellab Haha yup. They say it doesn't have an effect but I did it and it seemed to help. Of course I can't know for sure, but putting your legs up after can't hurt either.

@kanelee5 It's really hard to tell whether they are being obtuse but well meaning or just quite selfish. Either way, if you don't want them around, just say you're dealing with a difficult time for the baby and you can't accommodate their visit. If you do want their help, just spell it out. My...

@tracyqueen A scheduled c-section section is FAR less dangerous than an emergency c-section. In fact, an emergency c-section (after labor has started) is the most dangerous way to give birth of all 3 options (vaginal, scheduled c-section and emergency c-section). I've been told by several...