TMI Time, Ladies! - Page 2

[Alpaca Wacka]

Splath-I'm going on day three of the Mt. Everest 'roid. Last night it started bleeding and the Prep H is doing NOTHING. So are you saying I should probably talk to someone? I can't imagine having it rupture! owwwwwiiiiiiieeeeeee!

[splath]

Originally Posted by Alpaca Wacka

Splath-I'm going on day three of the Mt. Everest 'roid. Last night it started bleeding and the Prep H is doing NOTHING. So are you saying I should probably talk to someone? I can't imagine having it rupture! owwwwwiiiiiiieeeeeee!

Does it hurt all the time or only when you're going to the bathroom? If it hurts all the time, I would see a doctor. They probably won't do much though since you're pregnant. Mine ended up inflamed and I could feel the vein all the way across my butt before it ended up rupturing. I found the witch hazel worked to relieve some of the discomfort more than the prep H did (and it's way less goopy and gross).

[milosmomma]

Add me to the no-pooping list.

Last year (before I was pregnant), I dealt with 10 months of constipation and what I finally learned was a fissure (Yes, I ripped my butt). This suddenly all went away when I was a couple months pregnant. I didn't ask why....I just cheered. So, last week, out of the blue, my digestion slowed WAY down. No pain or bleeding yet....but I'm waiting.....

Also, I usually epilate (instead of shaving). About a month ago I went to do my bikini line and realized that my belly was in the way.....so I only did one side. And it's been like that ever since.

[Bokoto]

Okay, I've got a new one to add to the list here: vulvar varicosities. All of the veins on the left side of my labia bulge way out when I'm standing -- looks like a fuzzy squirrel face with a few nuts jammed in one cheek. Veeeeeeeery sexy.

Some days it really aches, others not so much. Must have to do with the position of the baby.

Yeah, I could add to the poopin' woes list, but I think you've all sketched that issue out perfectly.

[sapientia]

Originally Posted by Bokoto

Okay, I've got a new one to add to the list here: vulvar varicosities. All of the veins on the left side of my labia bulge way out when I'm standing -- looks like a fuzzy squirrel face with a few nuts jammed in one cheek. Veeeeeeeery sexy.

Some days it really aches, others not so much. Must have to do with the position of the baby.

Yeah, I could add to the poopin' woes list, but I think you've all sketched that issue out perfectly.

laughup: I promise, I am laughing cause your description was hilarious, not at your plight!!!

Yeah, I've got the poop woes down. I'm never a regular kinda gal anyway, so now it's like "ha!!! try to go potty NOW!"

And the pelvic floor/peeing issues-that area has a mind of its own, I tell you-I mean, if I'm alone I can have a sneezing fit from hell and nary a drop will pass but let me be in public and laugh a little or do a tiny cough and all of a sudden the flood gates open. Yes, I kegel like crazy-it's just weird!

[pixiepunk]

Leaky boobs, heartburn, huge ankles...it's a magical time.

this had me ROTFLMAO!!!!!

re: hemorrhoids, yes witch hazel helps a *lot*. you definitely want to try to clear them up before you have the baby. i had what seemed like a whole-butt hemorrhoid after each baby was born. The m/w i had with DD even commented on it. something to the effect of "wow, that's some hemorrhoid ya got there!" yeah, thanks. i'm thinking of calling Guinness.

my biggest complaint this past week is that my hips are *killing me*! it's difficult to even roll over in bed and move my gigantic mound of pillows without causing tears to well up in my eyes. sitting for more than 5 minutes at a time (anywhere but on my birth ball) is excruciating and i have a hard time taking the first handful of steps when i get up. it's definitely worse on days when i don't teach, especially if i don't get some yoga in for myself (which i often don't). i'd love to go to the chiropractor, but it's going to have to wait at least a month - definitely not in the budget until after DH starts his new job and gets his first paycheck.

yeah, definitely a magical time

[pixiepunk]

Leaky boobs, heartburn, huge ankles...it's a magical time.

this had me ROTFLMAO!!!!!

re: hemorrhoids, yes witch hazel helps a *lot*. you definitely want to try to clear them up before you have the baby. i had what seemed like a whole-butt hemorrhoid after each baby was born. The m/w i had with DD even commented on it. something to the effect of "wow, that's some hemorrhoid ya got there!" yeah, thanks. i'm thinking of calling Guinness.

my biggest complaint this past week is that my hips are *killing me*! it's difficult to even roll over in bed and move my gigantic mound of pillows without causing tears to well up in my eyes. sitting for more than 5 minutes at a time (anywhere but on my birth ball) is excruciating and i have a hard time taking the first handful of steps when i get up. it's definitely worse on days when i don't teach, especially if i don't get some yoga in for myself (which i often don't). i'd love to go to the chiropractor, but it's going to have to wait at least a month - definitely not in the budget until after DH starts his new job and gets his first paycheck.

oh and don't even get me started about the discharge...

yeah, definitely a magical time

[momtoafireteam]

Originally Posted by Bokoto

All of the veins on the left side of my labia bulge way out when I'm standing -- looks like a fuzzy squirrel face with a few nuts jammed in one cheek. Veeeeeeeery sexy.

Seriously, you are paying my medical bills for the mouthful of chicken sandwich that just got caught in my lung AND you are coming over and taking care of the children I just woke with my hysterical laughter followed by coughing up said lung. That deserves some kind of award.

My TMI is that thanks to my ruined tummy from having 5 children in as many years and the consequential "fold" of skin over my c/s scar, I am dousing myself in Gold Bond every night otherwise I have all kinds of scar grossness. That and the d/c is just revolting.

[Organicavocado]

Originally Posted by sadiejane08

Oh, no Anna, you don't want to trade with me! Yesterday was worse than giving birth. Honestly. Definite large square peg through a small round hole problem. I honestly don't think it was coming out of me without intervention. And boy did it HURT. Since this is the TMI thread . . . I had to REACH IN and pinch off small parts of turd repeatedly to get to the point where the rest could come out. Plenty of anal bleeding, and afterward my entire pelvic floor felt weird. Saggy.

:

[Alpaca Wacka]

Well "Everest" (hey, he needed a name.....and of course it's a he-we ARE talking about a pain in the ass here!) and I are headed off to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for.....

drumrolll..... "Procto-foam!"

Who comes up with these names?!? Oh yes, and Elleystar will probably fill the script for me and mock me ceaselessly!

Splath, to answer your question- yes it hurts all the time! I couldn't face a full 8 hours sitting in a chair today-so I called in sick. Geeze I hope this works, cause I can't figure out how to politely explain that I'd be missing ANOTHER day of work because my ass hurts!

And Bokoto-I am SO sorry for you! You poor thing! The image that keeps flashing into my head is that of Chip or Dale of Disney fame, grinning from one side of your va-jay-jay!

[milosmomma]

PROCTO-FOAM?????????

wow...that's all I can say.....just wow.

[GISDiva]

We could also title this thread "The things you wish you could say when seventeen different people ask you every day, how are you feeeling..."

Nothing new to add here, an interesting new poop schedule, burping like a sailor, and "jesus h christ, what died in there" gas...of course DH brought home fresh broccoli last night, we'll see how that affects the stinkage...I'm blaming at least the next two days on him.

[Grivas]

Originally Posted by pixiepunk

this had me ROTFLMAO!!!!!

re: hemorrhoids, yes witch hazel helps a *lot*. you definitely want to try to clear them up before you have the baby. i had what seemed like a whole-butt hemorrhoid after each baby was born. The m/w i had with DD even commented on it. something to the effect of "wow, that's some hemorrhoid ya got there!" yeah, thanks. i'm thinking of calling Guinness.

my biggest complaint this past week is that my hips are *killing me*! it's difficult to even roll over in bed and move my gigantic mound of pillows without causing tears to well up in my eyes. sitting for more than 5 minutes at a time (anywhere but on my birth ball) is excruciating and i have a hard time taking the first handful of steps when i get up. it's definitely worse on days when i don't teach, especially if i don't get some yoga in for myself (which i often don't). i'd love to go to the chiropractor, but it's going to have to wait at least a month - definitely not in the budget until after DH starts his new job and gets his first paycheck.

oh and don't even get me started about the discharge...

yeah, definitely a magical time

I wanted to reply to the hip pain part of this. Mine started about a week ago: pain in the hips and low, low back, down through the cheeks, after sitting or lying down for 15 minutes or more. Walking is very painful, but it is my favorite activity for fitness and sanity. I need my daily hour of walking in the woods, and now I can only hobble on a sidewalk! Yesterday on my walk, a little old lady with a cane passed me! As a fit, active person, this pain is seriously insulting. By the way, I looked up the symptoms, and it looks like it's called sacroiliac joint pain, and it's pretty common. So, a birth ball helps? I've been using a heat pack on my back at work and just try to get up and move every 10 minutes when I'm awake. ouch. time to get up and walk around, again.

[Grivas]

oh, forgot to mention, I'm 28 weeks along with my first. due at the end of April.

[GISDiva]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the junk in my belly button that I found one night as my innie turns into an outie...

Hi Grivas!

[pixiepunk]

your innie just turned to an outie? mine popped out i think about 15 minutes after i POAS this time around DS thinks it's hilarious to push it back in 100x in a row

yes the ball helps a lot. if you sit at a desk all day you should switch your chair out for a ball, it'll make a bit difference. it also helps with fetal positioning, and posture, which are nice bonuses

on the bright side, when i'm moving i feel fine for the most part, it's just when i sit still or try to freakin' sleep.

[squirt07]

you guys are cracking me up.

well no one else has mentioned this but since you guys have shared that you have mountains comming out of your ass and squirles popping out of your who ha i'll share mine.

i have a odor down there its not like a yucky infection type odor just a scent that normally i dont have. i guess its because of the extra discharge? gross gross gross.i feel like a dirty girl.

also my body odor has changed,and deodarant doesnt work. its not yucky BO but like a spicy smell like i just got down eating in a mexican food resteraunt.

[Alpaca Wacka]

Originally Posted by squirt07

also my body odor has changed,and deodarant doesnt work. its not yucky BO but like a spicy smell like i just got down eating in a mexican food resteraunt.

Oh me TOOO! Its an extra NASTY BO smell! Normally my BO is the Mexican resturant kind, but this is different. This smells like my Dad's BO and thats really disgusting! Nothing seems to really fix it either. Poor DH!

[Datura]

Lol, on the subject of hemorrhoid cream names: I once opened the fridge at a former bf's house and discovered a tube of...are you ready for it? Anusol. Gee, I wonder what that's for.

I popped out some serious grapes at DS1's birth, I'm praying it doesn't happen again. I was a little busy at the time but DH says that the mw "poked 'em back in with a stick." Such a sensitive man. They're occasionally bugging me but nothing major so far...

And I've been way stinkier, too. Thing is that I sweat from my crotch and there's noooo way in heck that I'm spraying anything deodorant down there. I wonder if I should anoint my pubes with essential oils or something?? As hot as its been I'm taking like 2 showers a day to just feel somewhat worthy of civilized company.

[Organicavocado]

ANUSOL.

omg, dying over here...