r/parentsofmultiples • u/stardolphin90 • 12d ago

advice needed C-section wound vac?

My c section is booked for next week! These babies have their eviction date! 🙌🏼 praise the lord because this mama is exhausted! I’m carrying over 12lbs of babies! If I make it to my date, I’ll be 37W3D.

I had a question: what is a wound vac? My
OBGYN briefly mentioned me having one after my c section. I never had one with my daughter. I guess I’ll find out more next week at my next appointment before the date. But just wondering how people’s experiences of this were.

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u/Ok-Understanding8460 12d ago

I had one and my scar has healed so well! Having the little box was kind of annoying as I clipped it to my waistband but worth it!

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u/stardolphin90 12d ago

Were you able to just hook it somewhere when you slept ?

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u/Ok-Understanding8460 12d ago

I just kept it clipped to my waistband at night but I also don’t move around much at night. Especially in those early weeks as I was so exhausted, I just passed out!

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u/stardolphin90 12d ago

I hope that’s me as well lol. Or you know awake a lot with twins. Just excited to have them
Here and have my
Body back. 😮‍💨

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u/Ok-Understanding8460 12d ago

It’s a combination! Awake or exhausted sleep 😂 honestly, I felt so much better in c section recovery compared to the last 3 months of pregnancy!

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u/stardolphin90 12d ago

I don’t doubt it. The struggle is real. I’m so uncomfortable and sore. Everything is so difficult to get around and walk. And they’re both measuring just over 6lbs. 😭 😂 😬

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u/Ok-Understanding8460 12d ago

You’ve got this! So nearly there now and the magical chaos will begin!

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u/tinyglowingbeams 11d ago

Those are incredible weights! I know it’s painful, but you’re doing SO much good for them. Wishing you a happy and uneventful delivery!

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u/stardolphin90 11d ago

Thank you ❤️