awkward question alert - anyone else hurting

MrsAdventure · June 2014

I feel like I am stepping way into TMI territory with this one, but this has been bugging me for a little over a week so I am finally breaking down and asking you ladies. Anyway else's vag sore?

Lol, sorry, couldn't think of a polite way to say it without sounding like an awkward middle schooler so I went full on blunt. Anyhow, mine has been pretty sore/tender lately. I will go to wipe in the bathroom and I've now got to be ridiculously lay gentle. The best thing I can compare it to is, you know that sore/achey feeling you get when you have a lot of sex in a short amount of time (totally not the case, much to DH's disappointment). Its not friction pain, just tender to the touch. Almost like I've been kicked there. So I'll ask again, in the creepiest way I can think of at midnight when I should be sleeping... how does your vag feel? ;;)

Carebella · June 2014

I've had some weird twinges which I think might be what has been discussed in a post or two as "lightening vag," but no general soreness to date. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a possible symptom of increased blood flow but that's my non-doctor uneducated guess.

Whatever it might be, I hope it goes away quickly so you can get some relief! Oh! Maybe try an ice pack for temporary relief? Since that's something they mention for post-delivery soreness it could be worth trying now...

alexgenie · June 2014

Increased blood pumping through body and underpants too tight restricting the blood flow? TMI but sometimes if I sit weird in tight jeans it can go numb down there... So that would be restricting the blood flow. If it starts to sting when you pee see a doc as that would then be thrush symptoms.

Singingmama10 · June 2014

I definitely get occasional sharp pains down there. But that is more muscle pain, not exterior stinging.maybe try a different brand of TP.

MrsAdventure · June 2014

I was wondering about the blood flow thing as well. Luckily my fat panties are still roomy and same with maternity pants.

@aeandjb a warm bath sounds like a good place to start. I usually take showers because our bathtub is weird and I am too lazy to bother with the extra effort it takes to get out of it in a regular basis. Sad but true. But I may have to make an exception.

@carabelle thanks for the ice pack tip, I may try that if it gets bad. It's tolerable at the moment. Just weird and super annoying. Luckily no lightening vag thought. I live in fear of that though, it sounds awful.

@alexgenie no burning pee currently, so I am glad of that. When you said thrush, I laughed at first, only because we have horses and under the right conditions, they get thrush on the underside of their hooves. It's black, and kind of gooey and funky as hell. My first thought was 'no, my vag is thrush free, thanks' lol. Obviously, it's not the exact same thing, but that's where mine mind went at five am.

@singingmama10 it's not a stinging pain, thankfully. Just sore, like I've had a little too much fun with DH or something. Except that is so not the case. It's like feeling hung over when you haven't even drank any alcohol, lol.

Thanks for all the tips and ideas ladies! Hope everyone has a pain free day

smboswell1 · June 2014

Mine is also sore. It feels better today. It felt like it was swollen and instead of wiping I have to touch it gently. It's annoying!

shindylahoe · June 2014

There is this bacterial infection that is common in pregnancy it's called bacterial vaginosis. I had it with my first pregnancy and had symptoms like you are describing.

It sounds like something I would personally go see the doctor about. From my experience your vagina shouldn't hurt like that durring this early of pregnancy.

MrsAdventure · June 2014

Thanks, I'll call my doc on Monday, just to be safe!

PandaCon · June 2014

My hips spread pretty early this time around which causes simular symptoms. It is also way worse after sex with DH.

I found that a cool washcloth and even some ice will help. It feel like it takes the swelling down.

My doctor says that since my hips are a little wider, there is a little more pressure there. Nothing to seriously worry about for me though (she checked).

colettey_37 · June 2014

Ive been feeling some sensitivity there too. Sometimes pressure on my pubic bone which doesnt last but once and a while is uncomfortable, also tenderness down there. I worry because i have a lot more growing to do and i really hope i dont get pubic symphysis problems i hear thats awful.