I was able to hold out until 4w PP, but We've been dying to DTD since 1wPP. The dryness is the only part that is annoying, sometimes it feels like his you know what is made of sandpaper. We haven't been going all out, but the job is definitely getting done.
Married my Sweetie 8/21/04 BFP 10/8/2013 Miss Camryn Marie arrived 6/20/2014
I'm 6 weeks PP on Friday and am pretty sure I'll get the go-ahead at my appt. unfortunately, I'm nowhere near in the mood. Plus, I remember how much it hurt with DS (well after 6weeks PP) so I'm dreading that. We had to try around 3 times weeks apart before we could finish. My tearing was MUCH less severe this time, but I'm still apprehensive. Poor DH is looking so forward to it though. Sigh... :-S
We haven't DTD yet. We bought condoms and are ready. It's just me I'm scared. I'm scared it's gonna hurt and am having a real hard time with adjusting to my body. I have always been in shape but with Addi I gained 60 lbs and don't even want SO to see me naked. But I feel so bad cause we didn't even have sex the last month of the pregnancy. Is anyone else having body issues that are slowing them down?! How are you coping? I'm dying to be close to him again I feel like we are drifting apart
I gained 60 with my first and 70 with this one. Before and in between pregnancies I was a relatively fit 120-130. I am currently a nice fluffy 178 and had to go from size 5 and medium to size 17 and extra large. It is very hard for me to feel attractive and believe it when my husband says he finds me attractive still. To help myself feel pretty I fix my hair and buy new clothes even though they're huge now. It's hard to feel like you look good when you wear nothing but giant sweats that you bought as "temporary" clothes till you get your old body back. Also, buy a nice piece of lingerie that makes you feel sexy, even if that means a long flowy something that covers your entire middle. Another thing I do is blind folding. I know guys, getting kinky. Haha. It helps me forget about what my body looks like and being a mom now etc so I can enjoy sex more. I have a very hard turning off the mom part and turning on the wife part (pun somewhat intended). I remind myself this is temporary and I'll have my body back soon. And plus, as long as I still have a vagina, the hubs doesn't really care if I have stomach flab. my point is, sex it up even if you don't feel like a super model. Sex is a very big part of your relationship and as many other ladies on here have said they feel much more connected after.
Thanks for the tips! I'm gonna suck my insecurities and try tonight! Hopefully she will take a good nap tonight. I know both of us will feel better after!
Anyone get the ok from their dr even though they're still having clear/yellow discharge? I'm 5 weeks pp and I feel like it's never going to stop (c section here)
Anyone get the ok from their dr even though they're still having clear/yellow discharge? I'm 5 weeks pp and I feel like it's never going to stop (c section here)
I was cleared on Friday and we tried to DTD. I tore some during labor and had stiches and now I'm wondering if I was stitched up too tight. It was so painful that I thought for sure it would tear again - we had to stop. hoping it will get better - anyone else having this problem?
I felt the same way. We tried it last night and we had to stop because i felt like it was gonna tear again. I am 7 weeks pp tomorrow but my appt isnt til next week. I guess we will try again and see how it goes.
Just jumped back in the sexy pool. It was oddly similar to losing my virginity. Painful at first, but we took it slow and eventually it started to feel good. Ironically he had trouble due to the condom, but based on the volume level DS started crying at midway through he definitely is not in the market for a sibling, so we'll keep wrapping it up until I can get back on the pill.
@mtgrizgirl just showed the Hubs your fantastic giffery and he, sounding slightly peeved because he is reading The Fault In Our Stars, was all "Are you trying to have sex with me?"
Oh lord a'mighty. If that would count as coming on to him I have seriously been slacking lol.
Just jumped back in the sexy pool. It was oddly similar to losing my virginity. Painful at first, but we took it slow and eventually it started to feel good. Ironically he had trouble due to the condom ----
This.
It was kinda uncomfortably tight at first but loosened up and felt good. Didn't hurt my csection at all so that was good. After it was over I started crying like an idiot. He thought he'd hurt me. I think it must've been a release of tension and hormones. Overall it was all good!
I was cleared yesterday (6 weeks pp) and we tried last night but I just couldn't do it. I had a second degree tear and stitches. My ob said everything is healed but omfg we couldn't even get it in. Does anyone have any tips?
I was cleared yesterday (6 weeks pp) and we tried last night but I just couldn't do it. I had a second degree tear and stitches. My ob said everything is healed but omfg we couldn't even get it in. Does anyone have any tips?
Use more lube then you think you need, then add a bit more.
I thought we used a ton lol. Maybe not. I told him we can try again next week.
For me it was about going super slow. We used lube too. At first I thought it wouldn't work, but the "bit by bit" method worked, along with having him stop along the way and focusing on relaxing around him. After awhile of doing that I felt ok letting him move freely.
Bleh. You ladies are impressive. Maybe because I'm running around like a nut with all three most days, but I have absolutely no interest. In fact, I made my appointment for 6.5 weeks so that I wouldn't have the go ahead any sooner. The idea just revolts me right now for some reason.
Anna Kate 10.17.2009
Alexander 6.10.2011
Baby Girl 6.2014
We did it last night! I am 7 weeks pp and it still hurt! I had to tell him to go REAL slow and i was really nervous. We used a condom and got done in a few mins (probably because how long he hadnt had it ) It was definitely not an enjoyable experience for me since it did hurt a little. I just knew i had to do it and DH had been waiting for so long.
I saw a tiny bit of blood afterward... Like fresh blood and it burned a little when i peed afterward but not anymore. Should i be concerned?
We are sending kids to my mom's for the whole night. I'm thinking it's time. 9 weeks pp. 1 month in hospital before and pelvic rest for 1/2 pregnancy. I'm not gonna know what to do. Hope he remembers. However we are closer now then ever before. Not being able to have sex took the stress away from both of us. Now we can enjoy it. I hope! !!
But my baby is gonna be without me. She has never been without me that long. Now I'm regretting it.
Re: let's talk about sex, baby...
BFP 10/8/2013
Miss Camryn Marie arrived 6/20/2014
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
Oh lord a'mighty. If that would count as coming on to him I have seriously been slacking lol.
It was kinda uncomfortably tight at first but loosened up and felt good. Didn't hurt my csection at all so that was good. After it was over I started crying like an idiot. He thought he'd hurt me. I think it must've been a release of tension and hormones. Overall it was all good!
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
I saw a tiny bit of blood afterward... Like fresh blood and it burned a little when i peed afterward but not anymore. Should i be concerned?
But my baby is gonna be without me. She has never been without me that long. Now I'm regretting it.