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Just can't heal

HoolahZingerHoolahZinger member
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It's been a painful process with real bad nipple pain and healing from two 2nd degree tears. And to add on top of that, it turns out I have some sort of infection down south and a bladder infection. I don't get it. I did everything they told me to do at the hospital and I drink water like there's been a drought. DH is back at work and I am alone with LO and scared spitless that she's going to go postal tonight. She's usually a great sleeper but she can get fussy at around 8 and DH is gone all day until about 12am. When will I catch a break and be healed so I can care for LO? I can't even bounce her around if she cries. I'm just so tired of being in pain
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Re: Just can't heal

  • scherphascherpha
    I am so sorry for your struggles.  Do you have any family or friends who could come over for a couple hours to help?  If not, just take it one "shift" at a time.  I am letting DH sleep at night since he is back at work and I am BF and we have had some bad nights.  I just take each feeding as a "new start" before the next cycle.  I think that the nights are harder than the days but they can bleed together too.
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  • optimist13optimist13
    that sounds awful. i hope you heal soon. if there is anyone you can call, even just a neighbor or friend, you should. most people are overjoyed to be asked to help with baby!
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  • KayteagirlKayteagirl
    I agree with PP...reach out for some help, even if it's just for an hour or two so you can sleep.  It's hard to ask for help, but people will be glad to do it.  In the end time will make the biggest difference...you will feel better and baby will get easier...the first few weeks just feel like FOREVER!
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  • Sarai28Sarai28

    That sounds awful!  I went to my family dr. yesterday because I felt like I was getting a UTI and a yeast infection.  I wasn't sure if that was just healing, but it really felt like a yeast infection.  He gave my diflucan and is doing a culture for the UTI.  I know how you feel.  I've also had nipple soreness, but that seems to be getting better.  I am not producing enough milk and have had latch issues.  I'm sure you feel like me and would just be happy if one of the issues would resolve!   Like people said, if you have any support people around, maybe they could come stay for a while and give you a break.  Easier said than done if you don't live near family, I know.  Just know that you're not alone!  I hope things get better soon!

     

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  • amy259amy259 member

    How many days pp are you? I hope that you feel better soon. Make sure you take care of yourself, if you need/want to shower or eat something put the baby in the swing/bouncer or whatever you have and do it. Have you met with an LC? I think it's worth the $$ to meet with one at least for the support. You can also vent here of course.  Below is a a link for LLL groups. There is a group of woman in my are that offer doula, lactation and other services they also offer support group get togethers like "Weigh to go" where woman get together for BF support they weigh the babies and chat. Maybe there is something in your area like that?

    https://www.llleus.org/Groups.html

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  • mrsjanksmrsjanks

    Ditto PP about the chair while you shower... I do that daily with Landon. He will cry sometimes, but then he stops.

    I am almost 7 weeks out with a 3rd degree tear and still have lots of pain. Dr said I have hard scar tissue in the back, so that's why it hurts. I feel 10x better this week than I did last week, though.

    It took our bodies 9 months to make our babies, so it will take them 9 months to heal.

    Try to get some rest!

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  • HoolahZingerHoolahZinger member
    Thank you ladies. Unfortunately, I don't have family or close friends where I live but pp is right...I just need to take it one step at a time. I am now healing better with the breast feeding but the infections are still an issue. I went to a lactation consultant a few times. DD has a great latch and I am producing enough milk, I just have really sensitive nipples. I'm going to have to use that swing more and just allow her to cry when I need to eat or pull myself together while home alone. I can do this. I can do this!
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