Scared (tmi)

firsttimemom143 · January 2014

I just got home. Little Avery Mae was born in January 6. I did get an episiotomy and I haven't pooped. I'm scared! I have the urge so I will do it today but I am worried I am going to bust a stitch or start bleeding lol! Any one in or was in a similar boat? I need positive stories lol!!

megs12914 · January 2014

I had a c-section but I did have tons of trouble...getting things moving? Did they send you home with colace? That helps and so does miralax. Try drinking coffee! Once you get that first poop out hopefully your body will get the picture.

HeartOverMind · January 2014

I had a second degree tear and stitches, and I pooped the day after giving birth. I was kinda scared, but I didn't harm anything. It probably won't be as bad as you think.

mrspharmd · January 2014

No experience PP, but from having IBS I know it's not a good idea to hold it. I recommend getting it over with so it doesn't get really hard and create problems!

brideandbreve · January 2014

Make sure you're taking a stool softener because that really can help!

Your little Avery is adorable! Congrats!

Emily6778 · January 2014

Had 4 tears and an episiotomy with DD, was terrified if pooping! The hospital kept the stool softeners coming and it wasn't nearly as bad as i was imagining. 3 days post delivery of DS and i had my first bowel movement today. My previous epi tore open a bit so i was still nervous. My advice, go slow if you can! Keep a peri bottle of warm water ready, and use witch hazel pads after!

susieandmarty · January 2014

When I had dd I remember some saying - birthing the back door baby. It stuck with me. It is scary but you will feel loads better

JuliaH21 · January 2014

I tore with DD, the first poop is just scary, no way around that. Keep taking the stool softeners and try to eat things that keep everything moving and avoid stuff that can back you up. For me, it wasn't as bad as I imagined.

pejay · January 2014

I had C-section with DD#1 so could be different but I took stool softeners and my Dr. said not to push it out but to let it come. It was painful but you really do feel better when things get moving again. Good Luck!

cathoneycutt · January 2014

Had my dd the same day and in the same boat. We are headed home right now

ach298 · January 2014

Stool softenera and stay hydrated. It's scary no matter what though.

KEfam5 · January 2014

Eat frosted mini wheats. I'm not kidding. I had trouble after my DD for a few weeks so I started eating mini wheats for breakfast every day until I was sure I was regular. It helped way more than taking miralax did.

lolinshag · January 2014

susieandmarty said:
When I had dd I remember some saying - birthing the back door baby. It stuck with me. It is scary but you will feel loads better

Giggle-snort....backdoor baby...heeheehee

jwp325 · January 2014

Stool softeners, lots of water, and eat high fiber foods. Don't push it out! Just let it flow and it won't be quite so bad. Also don't hold it in because that will make it much worse. I'm 16 days postpartum and it's not bad now. It will be less scary after the first one.

jessicacss · January 2014

TMI here, but after I had Chloe, no one recommended I take any stool softeners. I was backed up for almost a week pp, and even though I had no tears or stitches, etc, I was also scared to push, I felt like my insides were going to come out. I had to use the plunger every time for the first month or so after delivery. I'm happy you posted this, because I am going to go shopping for all my post partum necessities this weekend, and I am going to add stool softener to the top of my list!

Jenn2128 · January 2014

I tore and had stitches with both my girls and was horribly backed up after both deliveries despite stool softeners. I found these little guys after my 2nd DD and I will absolutely have they on standby after this next delivery!!! It took 5 seconds to do and had no trouble with the backdoor baby!!!

https://www.fleetlabs.com/fleet_suppository_products.php?panel=1

Bwhitten · January 2014

I tore and had stitches too. It helps to relax and not push hard. I used baby wipes and warm water peri bottle. It was scary but not painful like I was imagining.

sarahmarie2 · January 2014

I gave birth tuesday, and managed to go for the first time today. It definitely was scary, I have a 2nd degree tear, but it wasn't bad when I went. Not only that, but my bottom was more comfortable afterwards--I think it releived some pressure. I was given colace but still had to push a little. Definitely get your self some stool softeners and go slow. You'll be okay.

ChuggingWater · January 2014

She is beautiful.

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