My apologies for way TMI but I just have to vent. I'm 4 weeks pp; no hemorrhoids, one little stitch; seemed like easy healing. But my body is nowhere near back to normal.
I'm terribly constipated. 4 weeks on stool softeners and no "normalcy" in sight. Why does stool softener have to be... no action for 3 days and then an emergency trip to the restroom?
I had nearly a week of bleeding gone, but apparently going to the grocery store and hanging out at a home-inspection was enough to bring back heavy bright red blood. Day 2 of back to hefty pads. This one actually worries my OB a bit that I'm still so quick to bring back heavy blood, but they said I didn't have to come in unless I passed a clot. I feel so badly for my uterus! I have really tried to be as lazy as possible.
Insult to injury, I have a urinary tract infection. Awesome - just what I needed.
I'm trying not to be "scared", and going to the restroom every time I feel the urge -- with combined with the constipation is Often. But OWIE. I've been taking sitz baths for the past few days, but no relief yet.
And I'm still having Pressure Pains - or that's what I call them - when I stand up for too long, it feels like something's going to "fall out". I don't see anything that would be considered a prolapse, but the pains are sharp and worrisome that they're still going on 4 weeks out.
Two more weeks before my pp checkup. I wonder if I should go in early. I love being a woman and the miracle that I was able to create and deliver this beautiful life. I just wish my body would get back to normal. Bathroom frustration and difficulty sitting down (which makes for an awkward busy parking lot experience) seem to be my life these days.
How are you ladies healing? Any words of wisdom?
I'm terribly constipated. 4 weeks on stool softeners and no "normalcy" in sight. Why does stool softener have to be... no action for 3 days and then an emergency trip to the restroom?
I had nearly a week of bleeding gone, but apparently going to the grocery store and hanging out at a home-inspection was enough to bring back heavy bright red blood. Day 2 of back to hefty pads. This one actually worries my OB a bit that I'm still so quick to bring back heavy blood, but they said I didn't have to come in unless I passed a clot. I feel so badly for my uterus! I have really tried to be as lazy as possible.
Insult to injury, I have a urinary tract infection. Awesome - just what I needed.
I'm trying not to be "scared", and going to the restroom every time I feel the urge -- with combined with the constipation is Often. But OWIE. I've been taking sitz baths for the past few days, but no relief yet.And I'm still having Pressure Pains - or that's what I call them - when I stand up for too long, it feels like something's going to "fall out". I don't see anything that would be considered a prolapse, but the pains are sharp and worrisome that they're still going on 4 weeks out.
Two more weeks before my pp checkup. I wonder if I should go in early. I love being a woman and the miracle that I was able to create and deliver this beautiful life. I just wish my body would get back to normal. Bathroom frustration and difficulty sitting down (which makes for an awkward busy parking lot experience) seem to be my life these days.
How are you ladies healing? Any words of wisdom?
...........it is getting really bad!! I HAVE to do it today, but with a prolapse that is a no no as well. Stay off stairs if you can, work on your kegels, don't lift anything heavy (I still need to left my 3 yr old occasionally, it's hard to tell him no), kegel, rest with your feet up whenever possible and KEGEL!! I think in a few months things should hopefully go back to 'normal' or a new normal.
This cereal is awesome for softening; it has 13 gm of fiber in 1/3 cup. It doesn't much taste like anything so I mix it with honey nut Cheerios, or even better with Fiber One Caramel Crunch so there's extra fiber there. I go to poop like 4 times a day, which is a lot, but at least it's super easy and painless to go!
