Good to hear some of your stories. We've been told the hospital stay is usually 4 days for a C-Section (3 if lucky), and most women are allowed to lift up their babies when they get home. I suppose everyone heals differently. I know some emergency C-Sections are also a lot harsher because they cut through muscle to get the baby out fast. That's what we're trying to avoid. The standard is to simply spread the muscles out (if they have the time). The Doc also says they force you up on your feet the second day and get you moving to prevent blood clots. Regardless, my wife is taking at least 2 months off work to recoup and care for the baby. I only get a week
