May 2016 Moms

Post Partum Thread

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Re: Post Partum Thread

  • Jparke2Jparke2 member
    @Jparke2 she said I could come in ASAP and it's a good idea to get the baby adjusted, too. She wasn't pushy about it at all, though, that would rub me the wrong way...
    Ok good, at least I know he isn't lying haha. It's not that I don't trust that he is skilled at what he does, its just I think he has forgotten that we've discussed it maybe 3 or 4 times and I keep having to reiterate that I am not coming in the day I get released, I will call when I'm comfortable leaving the house. He also recommended bringing the baby in.
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  • When did you deliver? May 2nd 9:46am

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)? Scheduled repeat c section 

    How are you feeling about your delivery? Started out like my first...throwing up on the operating table but then felt great. I feel like this c section was better than my first and I had a great recovery withe my first. 

    How is your recovery going? Actually very well. Had her at 9:46am monday morning and we were discharged at 2pm on Tuesday. All of the nurses were amazed I was leaving so soon. I felt good and not on pain meds other than motrin. I don't feel like I'll get the baby blues this time around either. I just feel good physically and mentally. 

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group? I just can't wait to poop and get back to normal in that sense. 
  • JennyS86JennyS86 member
    edited May 2016
    JennyS86 said:
    thanks for your feedback!  tiny postpartum rooms are not big enough for toddlers, are they!
    Don't know if this is an option for you (and you probably know this bc of your background BUT...) at my hospital they said you can call a few days before you go in (or estimate) and they will leave a note in your file for you to be in a corner recovery room which is typically larger if there is one available. We have a lot of family and friends that will be coming and last time I felt very claustrophobic and HOT.  I'm hoping we can get a corner room this time!

    Thanks @ doozer1345 !   I do plan to ask for a  LDR room for recovery rather than the shower stalls of the pacu after my c-section.   I'm not planning on the twins being there for the recovery - it is 2-3hrs at this hospital.
    I do know that the postpartum rooms are all the same.  Not even the Steelers' families get bigger rooms!  ;)

    great idea for recovery though!
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  • eaoreareaorear member
    edited May 2016
    When did you deliver? March 30...so much for May! 

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)? Vaginal

    How are you feeling about your delivery? I had to let go of a lot of my birth plan. That was difficult for me initially, but I didn't really have a choice. My nurse did an excellent job of maintaining as much of my original plan as possible. For instance, at one  point I said, "just give me the epidural, nothing else has gone the way I wanted so who cares!" She helped me remind myself of why I didn't want one and then opened a discussion of other pain management options. 

    How is your recovery going? Don't hate me, but I feel like it has been pretty easy. Minimal pain and far less bleeding than I expected.

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group? Not really. We had a good routine going and the last two days it's been turned upside down. Sounds like that's just the way it goes!

    edit: have rewritten twice...text keeps disappearing. It is keeping me occupied and awake though!
  • With so many babies arriving this week, I thought it would be nice to start some more specific threads to talk about how things are going.

    When did you deliver?4-25

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)?
    Vaginal. With assist

    How are you feeling about your delivery?
    I'm in the hospital. 

    How is your recovery going? Poorly. 

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group?
    Raise your hand if you knew about postpartum preeclampsia. I had no clue. Blood pressure was wow high and swelling looked like i had blown up my feet. One ER visit and two days in hospital later BP down and hoping to discharge today. Not cool body. Not cool.

  • Yikes @Soontobejones33 ! I'm sorry you had to go through that. I hope you get out of the hospital today, too.
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  • Jenly17Jenly17 member
    edited May 2016
    Got my bellefit binder on today and it's almost comfortable. Such an awesome feeling....I'm sorta amazed at how quickly my belly has bounced back on its own. Last week I thought I was going to have pizza dough belly for months...but I don't think I will. Very happy :) 
    I haven't had my babe yet, but you're giving me hope @ayeshaohara. I look at my Bellefit and just shake my head no.  

    Eta: missing words. 
  • Got my bellefit binder on today and it's almost comfortable. Such an awesome feeling....I'm sorta amazed at how quickly my belly has bounced back on its own. Last week I thought I was going to have pizza dough belly for months...but I don't think I will. Very happy :) 
    This gives me hope as well. I'm 3 days pp and I tried it on today. Couldn't get it passed my butt. :(
  • Got my bellefit binder on today and it's almost comfortable. Such an awesome feeling....I'm sorta amazed at how quickly my belly has bounced back on its own. Last week I thought I was going to have pizza dough belly for months...but I don't think I will. Very happy :) 
    This gives me hope as well. I'm 3 days pp and I tried it on today. Couldn't get it passed my butt. :(
    I did the same thing. I'm going to try it again in a few more days. In the meantime, I have a cheaper wrap-around one to give a bit of extra support so my excess belly doesn't push down/out on my incision.
  • @cortney626 and @jenly17 I tried mine on the day after I got home and nearly died doing it up. It hurt so bad. I still can't wear it all day. Day before yesterday I did 2 hours. Today I did about 5 hours, so I'm building up. The boning on the side hits my ribs so it's quite uncomfortable. Definitely just work your way up, and if you can't breathe, don't keep it on!!! I thought I had totally wasted my money the first day, now I'm quite enjoying it! 
  • KurrantKurrant member
    When did you deliver? April 28th (EDD was May 2nd

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)? C-section

    How are you feeling about your delivery? At first bummed that I didn't have the delivery I wanted ( no-epi, vaginal ) but I keep my mind on the fact that baby is here and that's all that matters ( plus hurray for no tearing! )

    How is your recovery going? So far, so good! I haven't gone for a walk with baby because I just don't have time yet. Feeding non stop and house chores take up all my time for now. the incision spot is healing nicely they say but I have one spot that feels like a hot stabbing poker is on me when I turn to the right. 

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group? 1) c-section mamas, is your bleeding really mild? I was expecting major gushing and clot grossness but it's been like a mild period. I did not need these massive pads!! 2) is anyone else's c-section spot numb still? I can't feel the area around it.
  • @kurrant yes, my bleedING is very light this time after the first two days. Sometimes the operating doctor will clean you out pretty well. As far as numbness, I've come across a wide range of experiences. The area above my incision with DS just started getting feeling back after 2yrs (last month for me). This time, the same area feels pins and needley, but not fully numb so I'm hoping to get feeling back sooner. I also had a sore spot last time on my right where they knotted off the sutures.

  • When did you deliver?  April 26 - due date was May 24

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)? Vaginal through induction

    How are you feeling about your delivery? My epidural worked extremely well and I sort of felt like I cheated because I did not feel any contractions afterwards- they had to tell me when to push. Was a little bummed about that, but with the hell I went through with everything else, I'm glad I didn't put more stress unnecessarily on my body. 

    How is your recovery going? Going well-- only had minor tearing so it wasn't too bad. However they added BP meds so it dropped my levels and making me feel extremely weak. The most difficult things aren't even delivery related, but results of complications. 

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group? When does bleeding usually stop for vaginal delivery? It's been really light but I am curious. Also, when did you start introducing light exercise back in? 

  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    edited May 2016
    When did you deliver? 
    Yesterday! Ezra was born on May 4th at 8:42pm.

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)?
    I delivered vaginally- pushed for 9 hours!

    How are you feeling about your delivery?
    It was such a crazy experience. I told someone it was like waking up and finding you're on a different planet. Since I chose a natural birth I did have some moments of wanting to be rescued/have an intervention to escape the pain and discomfort but hearing my DH afterwards say "you did it! You had a natural childbirth" was amazing.

    How is your recovery going? 
    I feel (literally and figuratively ) swollen shut down there. I had a very small tear so I have some stitches. Also because I was actively pushing for so long my body has some bruises and am definitely sore! It feels like I worked out for 20 hours (which I did!).

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group?
    im sure other STM's have talked about this on other threads, but how long did it take for your belly to go back to basically pre pregnancy size? I lost about 10 pounds from being pregnant to giving birth and my belly definitely has gone down. I wanna know a bit of what to expect from my body.
  • KurrantKurrant member
    I've been trying some of the BF positions people have suggested and after and hour of trying I can cross side lying off my list...my f-g boobs are not working with this. It hurts and she can't get a good latch. The few she got were lost within a minute. ( I should also mention I have large nipples and areolas as well so she never gets it all in there...barely even half on a good latch. ) Next I'm going to try the lay back... My question is...how back?   Am I laying down all the way or just leaning very far back?  
  • @kurrant I never laid down all the way with DS until he was a few months older; especially recovering from the cs it'll likely be easier/more comfortable to just recline back a bit. (Even then, have assistance available b/c if you go too far back holding baby, you could have difficulty getting back up.)
  • @Kurrant I followed @kbrands7 advice and have found the laid back position to be the best. I also like the football hold. 
  • kbrands7 said:
    Got my bellefit binder on today and it's almost comfortable. Such an awesome feeling....I'm sorta amazed at how quickly my belly has bounced back on its own. Last week I thought I was going to have pizza dough belly for months...but I don't think I will. Very happy :) 
    This gives me hope as well. I'm 3 days pp and I tried it on today. Couldn't get it passed my butt. :(
    I did the same thing. I'm going to try it again in a few more days. In the meantime, I have a cheaper wrap-around one to give a bit of extra support so my excess belly doesn't push down/out on my incision.
    Me three!!!  Worst idea ever.  This gives me hope to try again in a few days.
  • Kurrant said:
    I've been trying some of the BF positions people have suggested and after and hour of trying I can cross side lying off my list...my f-g boobs are not working with this. It hurts and she can't get a good latch. The few she got were lost within a minute. ( I should also mention I have large nipples and areolas as well so she never gets it all in there...barely even half on a good latch. ) Next I'm going to try the lay back... My question is...how back?   Am I laying down all the way or just leaning very far back?  
    Hah :smile: Yeah, side lying can be trickier with big boobs. You might give it another try when the dust settles and you guys have nursing established. It's so nice to rest while baby nurses. I agree with kbrands, just recline a little bit. There are no hard and fast rules; sit back however you feel most comfortable. The only "rule" with laid back positioning is that baby's lying on her tummy on you.
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  • When did you deliver? May 5th

    How did you deliver (vaginal, c-section, etc)?
    unplanned c- section

    How are you feeling about your delivery?
    Not what I wanted at all but I have no regrets. Baby had his cord wrapped around him 3 times. Just glad everyone is happy and safe.

    How is your recovery going? I've literally never had any surgery before in my life so this is huge to me. DH has been a huge help and has been telling me I've been doing great but I feel so helpless sometimes. I've gotten up a few times and walked down the hall once so far. Mostly have been trying to take it as easy as you can with a newborn.

    Any post partum issues or questions for the group?
  • @lbachran did they not have a chair in the shower at your hospital? They had me sit in one to shower. I didn't have a c-section, but they were watching me extra because of high blood loss and high heart rate.
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  • lbachranlbachran member
    edited May 2016
    @lalala2004, nope, no chair. Shower was so small that I was literally touching all sides the entire time I showered. I was supposed to be placed in a larger room for csection mommas which would have included a bench in the shower, but several women ended up having emergency csections, so I got bumped. They were having problems regulating my bp after the spinal  (it kept getting very low) so that may have contributed as well.
  • @ncm0328 yikes that sounds frightening! I'm so glad you got to deliver how you wanted to in the end and that recovery is going well!

    Being completely numb gives me such anxiety that when I had my csection this time, they left the sedative out of my spinal so that I was just tingly all over rather than heavy-numb. I experienced that I-can't-feel-myself-breathing/coughing/choking sensation with my first and it was awful. I can't imagine adding face numbness to it as well. 
  • I'm sorry your birth was so traumatic @ncm0328 , but I'm amazed your OB let you go through with the vaginal birth you wanted! I'm also amazed you pooped so soon! TMI alert: My first postpartum poo was a pretty big deal after days of taking Colace, and it took way too long to get it to flush.... I won't say anymore about that!
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  • @kbrands7 it was seriously the scariest thing ever. I couldn't even talk, my nurse was standing right by me and saw me choking and unable to breathe and she really stepped up. So glad your experience this time was better! 

    @lalala2004 I even surprised myself with that poop! I was not expecting it; glad yours has come and gone as well. As for my ob, so so grateful, she's amazing. 
  • I had my first postpartum poop two days after Ezra was born. I was so worried but I had done what the midwives said and eaten lots of fiber and had a ton of water and it really was totally fine. The pressure before the poop is still stressful and since I'm swollen, have some postpartum hemorrhoids, and two stitches for a first degree tear, I mostly just dab clean and then take a sitz bath to make sure I'm REALLY clean.
    cant wait till my lady parts are back to normal!
  • mcb2016mcb2016 member
    @araecasey We are still struggling with breast feeding. The baby latches great and will stay on feeding but will sometimes get sleepy. My pediatrician let us try no supplements for two days and he lost too much weight. He had started regaining and then went back down putting him at a  11% loss. I'm back to supplementing after feeding. I'm pumping after each feed but very little if anything comes out. I had his latch evaluated many times at the hospital and even by his pediatrician and it looks good. It seems like something isn't right with my supply. 


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  • Is it bad if my baby sleeps during latching? My guy will often fall asleep during a latch but he'll keep nursing- sort of a few suckles, then sleeping for about 30 seconds, then some more suckles. It takes longer (usually 20-30 minutes) but when he pops off he usually sleeps for a lot longer (as long as three hours!)
  •  JoMunson said:
    Is it bad if my baby sleeps during latching? My guy will often fall asleep during a latch but he'll keep nursing- sort of a few suckles, then sleeping for about 30 seconds, then some more suckles. It takes longer (usually 20-30 minutes) but when he pops off he usually sleeps for a lot longer (as long as three hours!)
    Have you been to the pediatrician yet? My LO does the same thing but because she is gaining weight really well my pediatrician told me that whatever we are doing is the right thing. If she wasn't gaining, it might be a different story. 
  • @JoMunson my guy does that, too. As long as yes having enough wet and dirty diapers, you're good! 
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  • Thanks guys! We haven't been to the pediatrician yet but the lactation consultant did his two day check today and said he was 7 lbs 14 oz (he was 8 lbs 2 at birth) and since he had plenty of wet and poopy diapers he was probably getting enough.
  • @JoMunson I feel like our babies are so similar! Mine was born at 8lb4oz and went down to 7lb15oz!
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  • Anyone have experience with a jaundiced LO? Having all the emotions about it all. I haven't slept and I feel so sad that I can't pick her up while she's under the lights. She hates it and just screams. And I just sit there and try to soothe her but it really doesn't do much. My emotions are everywhere.
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