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[quote=Anonymous]It's hard when people go to the new baby first, but realize that it's an excitement they have been waiting for over the last year too. They care about you, but our society has downplayed childbirth so much and exalted independence and being strong that we forget that birth is a huge recovery. First babies are major milestones and transitions to your world NOT being about you anymore. It isn't easy. A c/s is the only surgery major abdominal surgery where people assume you are good to go for hosting guests less than a week later. Before letting them talk about the baby, it's okay to say, "Well, baby is doing well, but man, I'm tired and I hope you understand that I am recovering too." [/quote]
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