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[sunflwrmoonbeam]

I've heard good things about belly binding, but I'm not sure about hips. For some reason my hips have gone back to pre-preg size almost immediately.

[adoremybabe]

I don't even want to try on my pre preg pants yet for fear of being disappointed. I'm only 4 days PP though.

[chiromama01]

I'm about 12lbs away from pre-preg weight but my hips seem huge right now.  I'm almost 4 weeks out and really wanting to be able to get dressed in the morning, but no luck yet.  Thank God for scrubs... elastic waist and VERY forgiving... 

[RosieL]

I'm down 30lbs from the 50 I gained. I expect some of the hip width to be fat, but not all. :-/

Sfbm - did your body bounce back the same way last time?

[tarabelle]

I'm about 20 pounds heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight, but I'm not so sure what that even really means considering I'm pretty sure each of my breasts must weigh about 12 pounds each.  I guess I'll wait until they settle down a bit before I start panicking about how much I would like to lose.  I'm actually pretty pleasantly surprised with how my body looks right now at 5 days pp, but that's not to say that i miss my old waist!

[rik8144]

Originally Posted by RosieL 

Anyone believe in hip binding to get back to prepreg size? A friend gave me a shrinkx hipz thing, which is annoying to wear. But I also worry about fitting into my prepreg wardrobe. I can't even pull my jeans over my hips! Is the binding bunk or worth it in your opinions?

I have one. I haven't been too great about wearing it but I try! I am very anxious to get back into my pre-preg clothes. I have nothing that fits and it is very frustrating to me. 

[daylicious]

So, I need some serious TMI Mama advice. I pushed for 4.5 hours at the end of a 27 hour home birth. Which lead to 3 pea-marble sized hemorrhoids. I can't even see where my anus is to push them back in. Day 3 postpartum and no poo yet. I'm very scared. What did you all do to get over the fear? I'm on stool softeners, so should I just wait for the urge or actively try to go?  Also had a postpartum hemorrhage and retained placenta that I had to transfer in for. Very low hemoglobin levels lead to a 2 day hospital stay and starting iron therapy. Trying everything I can to avoid constipation. Prunes, softeners, fibre from fruit. Ugh. Im sooo tired and worn out from the loss of blood and hospital stay (noisy nights/fussy baby/tiny bed). My mw says I have a good latch with Holden, but I fear I nursed him a few too many times with a not great latch, leading to sore nipples. I feel like the BIGGEST whiner....but this sucks! 
Any advice on any of these issues is appreciated.

[adoremybabe]

I had a very easy labor compared to yours..... lot less time and pushing, no hemis. I still didn't have a BM until PP day 3. That was in the evening. I took one stool softener the day before. They don't really make you go, they just make it easier when the time comes. Make sure that you drink lots of water and that is you have to urge to go, sit on the toilet but don't strain to go. I think that I sat on the toilet 4 or 5 times before I was actually able to go.

[thomatuttle]

daylicious- i agree with adore.  for me it was a few days after jack's birth before i pooped.  if i felt like i might have to go, i sat on the toilet but didn't push anything.  when the time was right, the time was right.  i also second the copious amounts of water to help, not only with the pooping but also to keep you hydrated with all of the breastfeeding.  do your nipples hurt throughout a feeding or is just for a little bit at the beginning?  if it's continuous pain, i'd suggest de-latching your babe and trying for a better latch.  if it's just at the beginning then it is probably just your nipples getting used to the heavy suction that it hasn't dealt with before. 

afm, jack still seems to have some gas especially in the evenings, or maybe it's growing pains?  he'll be 4 weeks tomorrow.  i'm still bleeding very lightly.  more like spotting really.  i can't remember how long i bled last time to see if this is normal for me or not.  i think i'm going to start drinking some rrl tea tomorrow and see if that does anything for me.  i could get back in my pre-pregnancy jeans within a week after he was born.  the only issue with that is they give me a bit of a muffin top.  when i go out though, i usually wear my "fat" pants with a belt so that the muffin top isn't as noticeable.  they are a size up from what i normally wear, so even with a belt on i just have to slide them on and off.  i've lost all my pregnancy weight (only gained about 15) but could really do with losing a bunch more as i am quite a fluffy girl to begin with.  i'm giving myself a few more weeks though before i really start working on losing the weight through exercise. 

[flavorfull1]

day- im sorry it is rough. i pushed that long w ds and it was hard on my body. i agree, just wait until you feel the urge and dont push. your body is adjusting, it will happen. i agree about th water too, drink a lot! be gentle with yourself, you had a taxing delivery so it will take some time to heal and you will feel better each day. right now your primary concerns should be rest, food and water for you and snuggles and food for your babe.  i also agree, if it hurts throughout the feeding something isnt right, even if it looks perfect to everyone else.  the initial sucks before a letdown can be sensitive in the first week but you shouldnt be in continuous pain. hugs mama, keep us posted.

rosie, i havent done anything w hips but my mw insisted on a belly support band that has really felt good. i cant fit into prepg clothes yet, would love my hips to go down a bit but they will eventually.

afm- bleeding is downa lot w rrl tea. yay!  also, 5 lbs away from pre pg wt which i am a little concerned about bc i need the wt for bfing but i have trusted my body so far. ds and dd are sick w a cold, boo

[adoremybabe]

I never thought of RRL tea to help with bleeding. I typically bleed for 6-7 weeks PP. Not my favorite time.

Another thought I just had on bowel movements....  When my D had kidney removal surgery for a tumor the surgeon did a sweep with his hands to make sure that he didn't feel any other growths.  That sweep temporarily moved his bowels and when that happens, it takes a little while for them to get back into gear. I'm guessing that biving birth can have the same effect because all of the sudden there is a big organ shift after a baby leaves the womb. It's a thought.

AFM - I don't really feel like I am over doing it but my body is soooo not happy right now. My lower back and uterine muscles feel like they have been hit by a truck. I am so weak in that area. Much more than with my past 3 deliveries.

[arbybee]

4 days out from a surprisingly happy 12 hour labor of a 10lb, 8oz baby. 2nd degree tear and some peri-urethral tears after delivering a baby WAY BIGGER than I or anyone else anticipated. We had a nurse home visit yesterday and she said everything is healing up beautifully, but maaan do I still feel like garbage. It's just hard to be aching to take walks with the boy or just even be able to go downstairs to get myself a cup of tea.

Can I expect to feel a little less beat up by the end of the week?

[flavorfull1]

Arby, week 2 is so much better and then week 3 even more. Take the time to heal now, you will appreciate it very soon!

[tarabelle]

I am having major breastfeeding issues with Rosie.  i have been trying so, so hard and have been researching latching techniques and even had a nurse come by my house yesterday for a check-up and to help me with my BF difficulties, all to no avail.  

 

Basically, my latch looks fine and Rosie is gaining weight just fine, having lots and lots of pees and poops and my breasts are basically dripping all the time so milk production is not a problem, but my nipples have me in agony.  I've been working on my latch and all looks good from the outside and I really can't seem to figure out what I'm doing wrong.  I'm in so much pain that a few times I have literally cried through feedings with her.  I feel awful because I'm sure she can feel my tension when she's feeding and it must make her feel upset.  She cluster feeds at night and I just dread evenings with her.  I'm not feeding right now and the residual nipple pain is bad enough that I feel like I cold cry right now.  Since my breasts have been moist continually basically since birth, i'm starting to wonder if I might have thrush; how would I be able to tell?  Do any of you have advice?  I feel pretty helpless about it all and she is a wonderful baby but I'm feeling at my wits end!  

 

The nurse that I saw yesterday tried to help me and did have some good tips for me, but in the end told me that I probably just have overly sensitive nipples. Also, my left nipple has been worse for latching and it used to be slightly inverted/flat.  Could all this pain just be due to the fact that she's pulling it out so far with her little mouth?  I'm inclined to say no, because my other nipple is in almost as much pain now anyway, but I just want some relief. 

[adoremybabe]

this might not be the good sound advice that you were looking for but with my first i had a great nurser with a perfect latch and i was still in agony with cracked nipples the first several weeks. it got better and became much more enjoyable.

[RosieL]

Tara - my LC will be here in about 30 min for the same thing. Latch looks great, but nipples ate killing me. I took antibs for mastitis and I'm really hoping it isn't thrush.

Arby - what flavorful said!!!

[tarabelle]

Hey Rosie, let me know what they tell you.  and Adoremybabe, that actually DOES help... as long as I know that there will be some relief coming eventually then if that's all I get for now at least it will inspire me to tough it through for a few more weeks!

[Nazsmum]

May I join in? I'm 3 weeks PP and feeling OK. I'm surpised that I'm doing as well as I am. I'm going to try the RRL tea.

I will be back....baby crying

[sunflwrmoonbeam]

Rosie, my body bounced back this fast last time too, but I didn't get any bigger in the hips that pregnancy. I'm surprised my hip measurement is so small after a vaginal birth.

AFM, I'm a total wreck. DD is acting out again, DS won't let me put him down. I can barely eat a meal because all I get is children screaming at me. I have some old depression issues that are kicking back in. I'm just angry all the time and I can't stop it and I don't know what to do. DH is helping as much as he can but I'm a total emotional wreck.

[chiromama01]

tara-- i found a good nipple cream and air drying made a huge difference for me.  also, ice packs or cool cloths on your nipples then air drying could be an option. 

ugh i hate one anded typing!!!