Has your mw said anything about how your uterus is involuting (shrinking back down)?
I had 2 nasty bleeding episodes one and two weeks after having the baby and my uterus was pretty tender to palpate, and of course after the 2nd episode I was in ED and eeeeeveryone wanted to have a feel.  
 
 
But yes, do take it easy as much as you can!  You only get one chance to recover.  Sending you lots of love xxx