May 2017 Moms

Randoms and Questions 4.10 - 4.14

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Re: Randoms and Questions 4.10 - 4.14

  • @Kipperoo congrats!!! Especially for no NICU time, stay strong baby Estelle!!! 
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  • As a late May EDD laggard I just realized it's probably perineal massage time.

    Aside from the obvious question of why did they name it "massage" when it is really just mildly painful stretching of your vagina, when did folks get the nod to start doing this? I forget from last time and I am not about to go for bonus weeks of highly uncomfortable lady bit torture if I don't need to start yet. 

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  • absbubbs said:
    @PartiallyDomesticated I think you are right on it being how baby is positioned. The nights my waist and belly hurt when I lay on a certain side are also the nights that baby wakes me up from moving around. Definitely annoying.
    After cold water and a hot shower I've come to the conclusion I've pulled a muscle badly, moving around in general is agony all up my left side and LO has now moved to the right side.
    /sigh, I'm so over this... considering running up and down the stairs before my 38w appointment so my BP goes up and they think about induction. I really can't do this for another 4 weeks :cry: #firstworldproblems
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  • As a late May EDD laggard I just realized it's probably perineal massage time.

    Aside from the obvious question of why did they name it "massage" when it is really just mildly painful stretching of your vagina, when did folks get the nod to start doing this? I forget from last time and I am not about to go for bonus weeks of highly uncomfortable lady bit torture if I don't need to start yet. 
    I've read different things about this "massage". I've heard good and bad...but I'm a FTM so I really don't know what to believe! Is it really a good thing to do or does it not really matter? And I have no other advice as to when to start, sorry! 




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  • Congrats @Kipperoo

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  • absbubbs said:
    @PartiallyDomesticated I think you are right on it being how baby is positioned. The nights my waist and belly hurt when I lay on a certain side are also the nights that baby wakes me up from moving around. Definitely annoying.
    After cold water and a hot shower I've come to the conclusion I've pulled a muscle badly, moving around in general is agony all up my left side and LO has now moved to the right side.
    /sigh, I'm so over this... considering running up and down the stairs before my 38w appointment so my BP goes up and they think about induction. I really can't do this for another 4 weeks :cry: #firstworldproblems
    Yikes, at least you've pinpointed it! I've definitely had that thought a few times these last few weeks. Hopefully it will heal at least enough to provide some relief.
  • absbubbs said:
    absbubbs said:
    @PartiallyDomesticated I think you are right on it being how baby is positioned. The nights my waist and belly hurt when I lay on a certain side are also the nights that baby wakes me up from moving around. Definitely annoying.
    After cold water and a hot shower I've come to the conclusion I've pulled a muscle badly, moving around in general is agony all up my left side and LO has now moved to the right side.
    /sigh, I'm so over this... considering running up and down the stairs before my 38w appointment so my BP goes up and they think about induction. I really can't do this for another 4 weeks :cry: #firstworldproblems
    Yikes, at least you've pinpointed it! I've definitely had that thought a few times these last few weeks. Hopefully it will heal at least enough to provide some relief.
    I just want to sleep. It's 11:30pm here and I've been up since 2:30am because I woke up with BH's and couldn't get back to sleep. If I have to deal with another 4 weeks of this I will shoot myself.
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    @PartiallyDomesticated: Hang in there, mama! You got this! Four weeks seems like a long time, I hear you. I was just staring at a calendar myself. We have to remember it's temporary! Sorry about the sleeping issues too.
  • Thanks for the baby book suggestions! Definitely some cuter options than what I've been seeing. 

    And hugs to everyone in pain and/or not sleeping. Which I realize is probably most of us at this point! This end stretch can be miserable but we are almost there!
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    I searched through past discussions but can't find it!

    Who posted the rec for Bellefit? @bacorrea? @clebl24? I just can't remember!

    What exactly is the diff between the girdle and corset? They look the same to me, except for the price. Please help?
  • @SKZW It might have been me. I had the corset. Which one is the girdle?
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  • It wasn't me, sorry @SKZW
  •  Louise_Belcher said:
    @SKZW It might have been me. I had the corset. Which one is the girdle?

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    FTM...is the corset or the girdle truly necessary? I mean it just looks so uncomfortable! Is there an alternative? I thought someone had mentioned just using one of the shape tank tops, maybe from Target? Just curious




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  • @nda_roxybabe the lack of sleep with a newborn is a totally different ball game to this, give me a newborn over this any day! 
    Its now 1:45... still awake.
    This is what I've been hoping and holding onto. I'm hoping with a newborn I'll actually have the ability to fall asleep, I just will get woken up. Whereas right now, can't fall asleep and then I'm so so tired all day and no chance to nap.
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  • @BabyMC517 I think it's personal preference. I didn't use anything last time and don't plan to this time. I think it is more helpful for csection moms.
  • BabyMC517 Totally personal preference. I was really happy with it and will definitely be using it again, but I am sure not everyone would feel that way. I had a vaginal birth last time and it actually gave support below (kinda like putting pressure on a wound) and helped hold my back up and belly in because I felt like one of those car sales air dancer things once my belly was gone. But not everyone would be into the extreme structure. 
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  • BabyMC517 Totally personal preference. I was really happy with it and will definitely be using it again, but I am sure not everyone would feel that way. I had a vaginal birth last time and it actually gave support below (kinda like putting pressure on a wound) and helped hold my back up and belly in because I felt like one of those car sales air dancer things once my belly was gone. But not everyone would be into the extreme structure. 
    @Louise_Belcher what a great description, lol. I, too, had a vaginal birth last time and used this. The support from it was great and while going on daily walks, I felt my midsection go back to near normal fairly quick.

    https://www.amazon.com/Shrinkx-Belly-Postpartum-Wrap-Breathable/dp/B00HVKIJBE

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  • @rainydays86 - I'm with you, DTD is not worth it at this point! I'm closing up shop too! 

    @WombThereItIs - I've been doing a lot of reading about Perineal Massage and talked to my doctor about it too. I tore really bad with my first, and although they say your not as likely to tear with your second, I'm trying to do anything I can to avoid tearing. My doctor told me to start doing a coconut oil rub every night to hydrate that area. The other thing I read that people have been having a lot of success with is using hot washcloth compresses on the perineum during birth.

  • Re: the P-massage.  Totally anecdotal, but I didn't do it last time and didn't tear at all.  My kids have huge heads.  I don't remember what DD's was at birth, but it was in the 90s.  This kid is trending at 97th percentile.  To me it sounds like unneeded torture whilst we are already uncomfortable.  I haven't researched this at all though.

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  • Thanks @bacorrea @Louise_Belcher and @mrsrep123! I'll save one to my list just in case I feel it would be helpful. The corset from amazon seems a little less uncomfortable, but I get the wanting stability and pressure on a wound. 




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  • @NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot - Not to beat a dead horse here... But I want to make sure I understand. Are you saying the changing part is not safe for diaper changes? Or just not safe for sleep? 
  • @emilyalso  Just sleeping.  We had a changer on our PNP, but DH and I are both tall.  It was a little too short for us to use as a changer as it was a bit uncomfortable.  The IKEA dresser upstairs was perfect height for us and we just used a changing pad downstairs.

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  • @emilyalso  Just sleeping.  We had a changer on our PNP, but DH and I are both tall.  It was a little too short for us to use as a changer as it was a bit uncomfortable.  The IKEA dresser upstairs was perfect height for us and we just used a changing pad downstairs.
    ha this is where I was confused too! I never used that piece anyway it didn't seem sturdy enough! 
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    @BabyMC517 - I had a CS, so for a non-CS, I'm not sure of the comfort necessity of some kind of corset.  So take this with a grain of salt, as I used the medical one from the hospital (purely for comfort, not for any kind of wishful aesthetics) for the first few weeks when I was sore.  

    But I also had on Assets (the Spanx brand at Target) in a bigger size than normal, and they were so comfy and just helped everything not feel loose and like it was moving around (which was uncomfortable).  I have a short torso, so I wasn't sure how any of the girdles or corsets would feel bending in half whenever I tried to sit down.  

    Ahh....the glamorous life of the fourth trimester. ;)
  • @saric83 thanks for the info! I think I was remembering someone mentioning those tanks from Target. I have a fairly short torso as well so that could be why I was thinking the corset would be uncomfortable too! So many fun things to look forward to!




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  • @BabyMC517 - Just to clarify since I was pretty vague above, but I didn't do the tanks (they roll up on me like crazy).  I have the super hot-looking biker shorts with the high waist. https://www.target.com/p/assets-174-by-sara-blakely-a-spanx-174-women-s-high-waist-mid-thigh-super-control-shaper/-/A-13785499 
  • We were just talking about perineal massage at birth class last night. FWIW, our instructor said that it may or may not help so if we're comfortable doing it to give it a try. She highly suggested hot oil compresses to help reduce tearing.
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  • @CherryBananas Can you elaborate on what a hot oil compress is? When do you do it?
  • absbubbs said:
    Jen has excellent timing. I know last week were discussed ways to take the random board but didn't really get anywhere. Well, I've noticed some of the other BMB's have an appointments thread. Is that something we should do too? I feel like it's a good time to start with us being at the end, everything is starting to happen, and babies are home/about to go home. I know there's a bunch of threads appointments are somewhat talked about, but with one weekly thread it could all be in one place and a little easier to stay posted on everyone.
    I think we need that or something like it.
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  • Thanks to all the ladies that posted the baby book recommendations, they were so stinking cute. I can't wait to look at more of them tonight and pick one out!
  • saric83 said:
    @BabyMC517 - Just to clarify since I was pretty vague above, but I didn't do the tanks (they roll up on me like crazy).  I have the super hot-looking biker shorts with the high waist. https://www.target.com/p/assets-174-by-sara-blakely-a-spanx-174-women-s-high-waist-mid-thigh-super-control-shaper/-/A-13785499 

    STIB

    Gotcha! I didn't even look them up and just assumed you meant the tanks. What you shared would work too though! 




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  • I don't mind a separate weekly appointments thread. 

    I've never done the belly corset but I do remember wanting a tight tank top or even the belly band to feel more "secure". It is quite a strange feeling to have so much empty space while all your organs shift back into place! 

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