My second section was a lot easier than the first and I think that is because you kinda know what to expect.
Also my first one was an emergency section as baby couldn't get past the pelvis.

The first time round I bled around 2 ltrs and this time only about half a ltr, (they allow about a litre of blood loss) and so first time I had a blood transfusion.

The first time was kinda rushed and the second was nice and easy and time was taken. The team were so funny and everyone was relaxed (most importantly me).

I had stitches first time which felt tight but still felt they had some give, this time i had staples which felt so much better and I only felt one come out, the rest came out with no pain or discomfort.

My section was a week ago and I am up and about pretty much fully though still taking it really easy but no pain or discomfort at all.

My second section was so much better than my first. With my first I had iv morphine but with my second has the suppositories (sp) Those meant I had no pain for over 24 hours. Then the pain was manageable with paracetamol and whatever else it is they give you. I felt so well the next day I was almost discharged until they kept us in for another 24 hours because they had messed something else up

I had dissolvable stitches the first time which were fine, then beads the second and they weren't great. As soon as I took the gauze off it was so sore when ever anything touched the beads. I was very relieved to get them out.

Hopefully having family there will be helpful and make things like the school run easier. My son was born the week before Christmas so we had very irregular visits from the MW as they were off all the time. In the end I said it was easier for me to go to clinic when the HV took over as sitting in waiting for them to turn up when it suited them wasn't ideal.

i had beads first time. dissolving the second. the dissolving were much better imo.

i did split one in the middle tho, but it was ok

Disposable!?

DISSOLVING!

It would be easier for me to actually go to the clinic!

I had beaded stiches last time which they pulled out at home. Would love disposable ones!

It will be such a pain in the ass having them come when I have family here from over seas. With my DD they came for WEEKS and never gave a time or anything. Was such a nightmare. Im half inclined to say do an initial visit, take my stitches out and leave me to it!

after 17 days*

id go nuts if one of em was in my house for 17 days lol

ive had 2 electives and they were both pretty much the same. except my recovery was much quicker with the second and i came home after 2 days instead of 3. mws are required to visit with 48 hrs after your discharge from the hospital regardless of the type of birth, although i did see the hv for 17 days and that was my 1st and only visit.

i have to say tho, that as the time got closer, i was much more nervous the 2nd time around, and for no reason really.i am happy to answer any more q's if you post on here or by pm, but if you dont feel the need then best of luck.

Sorry for so many questions (trying to sort tings in my head) I have family arriving from the States now when I will be going into hospital etc.

How long did the MW come after you go home?

So I can't compare elective sections but to answer your questions they didn't ask me about the first section, just told me they would cut through the old scar. I was only in hospital for 2 nights with ds2, (although with ds1 the reason for being in for 5 was our struggle to BF). I found recovery was the same. Took things easy with ds1 and didn't lift him for a few days.

How are they different from the first? Or are they?

Do they discuss with you on the day of the section your last section or do they just go for it?

Recovery, how did yo find it?

If you have other children how did you find caring for them? Especially those that need to be taken to school?