Padsicles

bishesbcrazy

I didn't make any with DD, but I want to this time. All of the homemade versions seem to add lavender oil and aloe vera gel. I'm really too lazy to go out and buy this extra stuff, so are any of you just using the witch hazel?

I don't really know why I'm asking...I'll probably just use the witch hazel, but hey, why not start a thread about padsicles, right?

northport6

I know I'm a broken record but Thayers lavender witch hazel is the best of both worlds!

ETA: autocorrect

bjhafner04

I just read the recipe where they use aloe vera gel and witch hazel as well as lavender oil. I have so much of that stupid aloe vera gel that I've never used and finally I have a good way to use it up

MsCat19

I have just used ice packs, tucks pads and hemi cream.  They make me happy enough.  LOL!

bishesbcrazy

northport6 said:

I know I'm a broken record but Thayers lavender witch hazel is the best of both worlds!

ETA: autocorrect

That sounds like a good compromise....two in one.

Eta: extrra words

bishesbcrazy

bjhafner04 said:

I just read the recipe where they use aloe vera gel and witch hazel as well as lavender oil. I have so much of that stupid aloe vera gel that I've never used and finally I have a good way to use it up

Make sure that gel is alcohol free! LOL

lollipoppoop

jess'c'squared said:

bjhafner04 said:

I just read the recipe where they use aloe vera gel and witch hazel as well as lavender oil. I have so much of that stupid aloe vera gel that I've never used and finally I have a good way to use it up

Make sure that gel is alcohol free! LOL

It hurts to think about it lol

Eggerkr

Padsicles is my new favorite word!

kaiteygrl

So, perhaps a dumb question, but when padsicles start to melt don't they leak everywhere?  I've really been trying to comprehend how this would work without causing wet spots in my pants and where I sit.

katiewvb

I am allergic to lavender so obviously I am not putting anything lavender down there. I just left it out. I got the witch hazel with aloe vera in it and then used more aloe vera gel.

mightymousy

Padsicles is my new favorite word!

I'm with you there, and Bamboobies! haha

Whitterpow

Cashingn2 said:

kaiteygrl said:

So, perhaps a dumb question, but when padsicles start to melt don't they leak everywhere?  I've really been trying to comprehend how this would work without causing wet spots in my pants and where I sit.

Pads are absorbent. That's why we use them for that TOM

So another question... If they're absorbing all the stuff we add to them... How will they absorb all the stuff the pads need to absorb to serve their original purpose? Are we overthinking this?

insertclevername

They do actually recommend sitting on a towel when using padsicles. If you are having a really heavy flow leakage could occur.

BeachMommy2B

Maybe I've missed this, but is there a reason to make your own instead of just getting some of the "Tucks Pads"/wipes to use? I guess I'm just too lazy... I'll throw my tucks in the fridge and be done with it.

bjhafner04

Why no alcohol in the gel? Tucks pads have alcohol in them...

grannyweatherwax

bjhafner04 said:

Why no alcohol in the gel? Tucks pads have alcohol in them...

I think because alcohol stings on cuts, and a lot of ladies will probably have a bit of tearing.

grannyweatherwax

BeachMommy2B said:

Maybe I've missed this, but is there a reason to make your own instead of just getting some of the "Tucks Pads"/wipes to use? I guess I'm just too lazy... I'll throw my tucks in the fridge and be done with it.

Because they're cold and frozen and that feels good on swollen vag.

BeachMommy2B

pirategirlpink said:

BeachMommy2B said:

Maybe I've missed this, but is there a reason to make your own instead of just getting some of the "Tucks Pads"/wipes to use? I guess I'm just too lazy... I'll throw my tucks in the fridge and be done with it.

Because they're cold and frozen and that feels good on swollen vag.


Oh ok, that makes sense then. I didn't know if I was missing something else other than this.

Eggerkr

@cashingn2 can you post your padsicle recipe? Also which pads you purchased to make them?

jenohouston

Eggerkr said:

@cashingn2 can you post your padsicle recipe? Also which pads you purchased to make them?

Yes please post it!

dbucks

Are Tucks pads actual pads that you wear, like what you wear during your period, or are they more like medicated wipes?

bjhafner04

They are medicated wipes, but I laid some in the maxi pad I was wearing all the time and changed them frequently

bishesbcrazy

Sorry I missed some of the conversation....it was bed and bath time for DD.

I had a hard time with the tucks pads staying in place on the pad. @dbucks, they're the round medicated wipes.

swirl25

Cashingn2 said:

@cashingn2 can you post your padsicle recipe? Also which pads you purchased to make them?

Yes please post it!

Someone posted this on my last minute items post and it's the same as what I'm using https://intheknowmom.net/diy-padsicles-musthave-postpartum-item/ Also, I got Kotex super long because they have always worked really well for me. I would just use a super long ones of whatever brand you prefer

I am bookmarking this for sure!

bishesbcrazy

Cashingn2 said:

jenohouston said:

Eggerkr said:

@cashingn2 can you post your padsicle recipe? Also which pads you purchased to make them?

Yes please post it!

Someone posted this on my last minute items post and it's the same as what I'm using
https://intheknowmom.net/diy-padsicles-musthave-postpartum-item/

Also, I got Kotex super long because they have always worked really well for me. I would just use a super long ones of whatever brand you prefer

I got kotex also...they're my favorite ( in my Howard Stern imitating Richard Christy voice)

kimvpthompson

This might be a dumb question too- but where do you get witch hazel? Is it at any old pharmacy, or do you have to go to health store? And if it's in a pharmacy, what section would you find it in?

bishesbcrazy

Cashingn2 said:

kimvpthompson said:

This might be a dumb question too- but where do you get witch hazel? Is it at any old pharmacy, or do you have to go to health store? And if it's in a pharmacy, what section would you find it in?

Yep and I think it's near the alcohol and peroxide at mine. I can't remember exactly.

Yep..near alcohol and peroxide.

kimvpthompson

Cashingn2 said:

kimvpthompson said:

This might be a dumb question too- but where do you get witch hazel? Is it at any old pharmacy, or do you have to go to health store? And if it's in a pharmacy, what section would you find it in?

Yep and I think it's near the alcohol and peroxide at mine. I can't remember exactly.

Thanks! I hate walking into a store and having to walk around to 5 different sections to find the product I'm looking for ... Cuz I'm too proud to ask for help lol. Making padsicles is definitely on my agenda too!


ETA- my phone changed "padsicles" to "passively" ... Apparently "padsicles" isn't a real word!

mightymousy

BeachMommy2B said:

BeachMommy2B said:

Maybe I've missed this, but is there a reason to make your own instead of just getting some of the "Tucks Pads"/wipes to use? I guess I'm just too lazy... I'll throw my tucks in the fridge and be done with it.

Because they're cold and frozen and that feels good on swollen vag.

Oh ok, that makes sense then. I didn't know if I was missing something else other than this.

Not just that it feels good, but that it keeps the swelling down which will keep the amount of pain you experience afterwards down. The more you swell, the more blood to the area, more blood = more bruising and discomfort. The L&D nurse who taught the class I went to said basically treat your vag like a sports injury (this helped drive the point home for the dad's especially I think) ice ice ice for the first 24hrs after labour. If you forget to bring your own padsicles the nurses at my hospital teach dad to make you an ice pack using the ice chips and medical gloves. Then after icing for 24 hrs, use heat, the best being a warm sitz bath if you can.

mightymousy

Cashingn2 said:

I'm just looking forward to that first pee. Feel the burn!!!!

I'm told pee in the shower whenever possible hehe.

mightymousy

Cashingn2 said:

Cashingn2 said:

I'm just looking forward to that first pee. Feel the burn!!!!

I'm told pee in the shower whenever possible hehe.

My friend told me to brig a squirt bottle with water to spray it while I pee lol. She said they gave her one at the hospital.

Yeah I've heard this too this all sounds so....fun....yeah....fun...that's what we'll call it

kristynlee710

Just made mine this weekend. Thayers brand makes alcohol free witch hazel with aloe and lavender! I found it at a GNC store but if you Google it there are plenty of online retailers.

mavgirl_73

The Peri bottle (aka squirt bottles) are your friend. I personally hated the Tucks pads. They just kept things swampy down there which was already too swampy given the pp bleeding. I am a fan of the icepacks. MM was right though, after 24hrs you want sitz baths and heat. Ice is only good for the first 24, 20 min on, 20 min off.

grannyweatherwax

Cashingn2 said:

mightymousy said:

Cashingn2 said:

I'm just looking forward to that first pee. Feel the burn!!!!

I'm told pee in the shower whenever possible hehe.

My friend told me to bring a squirt bottle with water to spray it while I pee lol. She said they gave her one at the hospital.

That peri bottle was my best friend for a long time. Fill it with warm water & squirt while you pee. It's the only way to roll post partum in my opinion!

Laumb11

I used the same "recipe".. But my doula told me I can just use witch hazel.. I did buy the thayers

notkateanymore

It is threads like this that remind me how much I don't miss having a vaginal delivery. Thank you all.

amyrose542

OK I'm totally gonna make some of these! Also I know colds only good the first day but can't you use them after that anyways? I mean its gonna feel good still.