Physically, you'll probably be feeling better than you have since before you gave birth. Hooray! Your doctor will most likely give you the all clear for sexual intercourse (LOL), resuming normal activities like lifting older children and doing housework (yay?), exercise (ha!), and driving, if you haven't been behind the wheel already.
But — surprise! — your body will continue healing far beyond the standard six-week recovery timeline. Don't be shocked if you have tenderness around your incision or if certain movements cause strange sensations in your abdomen for months to come. You might also be working through complicated emotions about the birth itself for a while. The most important thing is, as it was during the first few days, to take it easy — on yourself and your body.
