Crapping your pants? TMI

BlueViolett

I had a 2nd degree tear and I still feel the stitches like they were put in yesterday (3 weeks postpartum).  I also can't feel when I have a bowel movement anymore, until it's almost too late.  I run to the bathroom since it's an emergency now every time.  I had a check-up at the OB and he said everything looked fine.  I am not positive, but since I don't see any of you discussing crapping your pants, I'm pretty sure everything isn't 'fine' down there!  Anyone else feel like their OB did a Frankenstein on them??

JAL102129

Sorry, can't say if its normal since I didn't experience it. Just wanted to say I hope you feel better soon! And if you're worried I would call your OB even if it's just to ease your mind. It can't hurt.

tinyhumantoe

Sometimes I don't get much warning. I had to unlatch LO to run in and wake DH the other night. I barely made it to the bathroom.

On my first walk I had to leave the stroller with my mom and speed walk home, stopping 3 times to really clench so I didn't shiit my pants. 2 seconds slower and it would have happened.

Most of my attacks come at night so I'm able to run to the bathroom And I don't think twice about it. I just figure it's a surprise bc I was sleeping. If I went in public more I bet I would notice the urgency more.

I still take 1 stool softener each day because pooping hurts. Are you? I wonder if that could be it ....

cautionwillburneyes

I found this link, it might be useful.  From reading other websites, it can happen after long labors pretty often.

 https://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-symptoms/fecal-incontinence-postpartum 

BlueViolett

cautionwillburneyes:

I found this link, it might be useful.  From reading other websites, it can happen after long labors pretty often.

 https://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-symptoms/fecal-incontinence-postpartum 

 

Thank you for this. I did push for hours. You were so much more helpful than my OB was when I was in tears explaining this was happening.

BlueViolett

tinyhumantoe:

Sometimes I don't get much warning. I had to unlatch LO to run in and wake DH the other night. I barely made it to the bathroom. On my first walk I had to leave the stroller with my mom and speed walk home, stopping 3 times to really clench so I didn't shiit my pants. 2 seconds slower and it would have happened. Most of my attacks come at night so I'm able to run to the bathroom And I don't think twice about it. I just figure it's a surprise bc I was sleeping. If I went in public more I bet I would notice the urgency more. I still take 1 stool softener each day because pooping hurts. Are you? I wonder if that could be it ....

 

That makes sense.  It does hurt a lot for me, too.  My DR didn't prescribe a stool softener, but I bet that would help me.  Thank you.

MeatballEsq

egreen281981:

cautionwillburneyes:

I found this link, it might be useful.  From reading other websites, it can happen after long labors pretty often.

 https://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-symptoms/fecal-incontinence-postpartum 

 

Thank you for this. I did push for hours. You were so much more helpful than my OB was when I was in tears explaining this was happening.

Thank god there's an explanation. I was petrified I'd be dealing with this forever, but it has started to get a little better.