Ugh!! Had my labor tear cotorized yesterday! It was oh so fun! But she said it will hopefully do the trick and I will be able to walk and feel normal soon! Other than that stomach is getting back to normal and stretch marks are fading! I hope we all feel better soon!!
My body is suddenly very tight. My shoulders are so tight that it hurts to raise my arms in the air. My hips are so tight that walking gives me sore muscles (I walk miles most days though), and stretching or sitting Indian style is uncomfortable. And my back...
Going to chiro on Friday, and cannot freaking wait! Will look into starting yoga again, too. I was always so limber. It's crazy for me to be so inflexible
Yep, bones ache. Like bad. I thought I was just sleeping wrong. I need to start stretching again before bed and in the morning before our walks. I keep forgetting to. Who can remember to do that when they can't even remember to put on deodorant every day? This is tough.
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm having terrible PPD. Some of you mentioned you were dealing with this as well? How is everyone else doing/dealing with it?
LO is 9 weeks now and I feel like I'm regressing. I'm terrified to leave the house. I was able to ignore this at first, but it's getting worse. It's like I'm at the whim of her schedule, heaven forbid she gets cranky or cries while we're out. She's actually MUCH better now. She was a purple cryer, had issues with diary, and hated going to sleep. Maybe I'm having some type of post traumatic reaction to her crying? That's the anxiety part of it, add on some depression to it for a fun mix. I have a history of both so I thought I'd be able to handle it, but it's different! Does anyone else have any experience or insights?
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm having terrible PPD. Some of you mentioned you were dealing with this as well? How is everyone else doing/dealing with it?
LO is 9 weeks now and I feel like I'm regressing. I'm terrified to leave the house. I was able to ignore this at first, but it's getting worse. It's like I'm at the whim of her schedule, heaven forbid she gets cranky or cries while we're out. She's actually MUCH better now. She was a purple cryer, had issues with diary, and hated going to sleep. Maybe I'm having some type of post traumatic reaction to her crying? That's the anxiety part of it, add on some depression to it for a fun mix. I have a history of both so I thought I'd be able to handle it, but it's different! Does anyone else have any experience or insights?
I don't have PP depression, but I can relate to anxiety about leaving home. I am still fairly uncomfortable with feeding LO in public and I dislike changing her in public restrooms (she hates it too, and screams the whole time). The best thing for me has been to face it head on by joining a mommy group - there were many other reasons why I joined it, but it has been super helpful to me to go out with this group of moms and babies. The kiddos are all different ages, so there are some moms who are going through the same things that I'm experiencing now, and others who have been there and are happy to offer advice and tips for dealing with challenges as I need it. Regardless, it's very comforting to practice leaving the home when you're with a big group of people who truly do get exactly what you're going through. Hang in there, it'll get better!
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm having terrible PPD. Some of you mentioned you were dealing with this as well? How is everyone else doing/dealing with it?
LO is 9 weeks now and I feel like I'm regressing. I'm terrified to leave the house. I was able to ignore this at first, but it's getting worse. It's like I'm at the whim of her schedule, heaven forbid she gets cranky or cries while we're out. She's actually MUCH better now. She was a purple cryer, had issues with diary, and hated going to sleep. Maybe I'm having some type of post traumatic reaction to her crying? That's the anxiety part of it, add on some depression to it for a fun mix. I have a history of both so I thought I'd be able to handle it, but it's different! Does anyone else have any experience or insights?
I also don't have PPD so I can't speak to how that would feel, but I've had some anxiety about taking my twins out and about. I don't want to have people around me all pissed off because my babies cry the whole time.
I've taken them out in little bits, to places where it doesn't much matter if they cry. The hardware store for a quick errand. The park. Lunch at a restaurant. Every time that is goes better than expected (which is most times), I gain confidence that I CAN do it. And they can do it. And if they cry? We head home once the errand is done. (People have been forgiving when we've had a crier while out and about, so it hasn't been as bad as I thought).
I've used the stroller and I've worn the babies in a carrier (one at a time--I haven't mastered tandem wearing yet). Sometimes they are better in the carrier, sometimes the prefer the stroller. I use a boba wrap that I pre-tie at home so I can just pop a baby in if necessary.
I've gotten creative with diaper changes. I've done them in the stroller, on the front seat of the car, on a blanket on the ground at the park, and on the diaper changing stations in the restroom.
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm having terrible PPD. Some of you mentioned you were dealing with this as well? How is everyone else doing/dealing with it?
LO is 9 weeks now and I feel like I'm regressing. I'm terrified to leave the house. I was able to ignore this at first, but it's getting worse. It's like I'm at the whim of her schedule, heaven forbid she gets cranky or cries while we're out. She's actually MUCH better now. She was a purple cryer, had issues with diary, and hated going to sleep. Maybe I'm having some type of post traumatic reaction to her crying? That's the anxiety part of it, add on some depression to it for a fun mix. I have a history of both so I thought I'd be able to handle it, but it's different! Does anyone else have any experience or insights?
I started taking Zoloft for PPD, the adjustment into being a mom was very hard for me. I spoke with my Dr about it and couldn't decide at first if I wanted to take meds, but twith decided I was just being prideful by not trying them. I mean, what did I have to lose by trying them?
I also have been to see a counselor 3 times, which I think was helpful too. She kind of helps me to cohesively organize my thoughts, makes me think things thru with regards to baby and being a mom, when I was just looking at the first 'step' and seeing it as insurmountable. Actually, we *just* discussed leaving the house with LO because I have also been reluctant to leave the house. I spend a lot of time just me and LO (even overnights. DH left for work this morning and will not return until Monday am. This happens every other weekend) and have felt anxious about leaving without DH to back me up. My counselor asks me why, I'm like '... I dunno. I'm afraid he's going to cry and I'll be that person with a screaming kid in the store or whatever'. She tells me to plan out what I would do in that instance. How is it any different than at home? Is he wet? Change him. Is he hungry? If its practical to feed him, feed him. If he still cries? Well then, babies cry, and just because you have a baby doesn't mean that you can't have a life and leave the house. This last part is hardest to train myself to, but she's right. How many times before now have you been somewhere and someone had a baby that was crying and you noticed it, maybe thought it was annoying, but then got on with your day? Probably more times than you can remember (at least, I know its that way for me). That's what these other people (that you will never see again) are going to do, so what do you care? And besides, what harm is really done if you abandon a cart half full of groceries at the store cause you felt you had to bail? No harm, no foul. Its not the first abandoned cart the store has dealt with, nor will it be the last.
I've been waiting for LO to start his vaccines and then I'm going to start taking him to the library for story time. It will get us out of the house, and like kes166 says, it will be an environment with other moms, so there shouldn't be any judgement if he starts to cry or whatever. That will help, I think, to have a routine excuse to leave the house.
I don't know if it's the counseling sessions, or the meds - most like the combo of both - but I'm not feeling hopeless and really miserable all the time anymore. I'm not a bundle of joy, no... But I feel like my personality is returning vs the gloomy grouch that was me 4 weeks ago. I'm also trying to go with my practical advice I used to give others but for some reason I forgot to give to myself - if you can do something about it (any situation), and doing something will make you feel better, do it. If you can't do anything to change it, just let it go. Leaving the house is something we can do. So let's go do it, and not let the idea of a crying baby hold us back. If baby cries, well... We know how to fix that, usually, don't we? And if we decide to bail... Well, we can bail.
Its a struggle, but I've learned I've got to be more determined than my feelings. Good luck, gal. We are awesome, we just need to be strong and go BE awesome
@kes166 I went to a mommy group last week but I was the only mommy there. The place I went only has it every other week so I'll definitely try again next week!
@423ang It sounds like you're a rockstar with twins and facing those anxieties. Good idea to start with "safe places." Maybe I'll try the park or somewhere outside.
@mellymar It seems like we are in very similar places. I took Zoloft and Wellbutrin for two years before TTC. The scary part to go back on is that it took a rough 6 months to figure out the right dosing for me (night terrors and severe panic attacks were some of the side effects). I don't think Wellbutrin is safe for breastfeeding and I'm not sure about just Zoloft or experimenting with different doses. I'm not sure what would be harder-PPD or the stress of new medication..
I've toyed with the idea of seeing a counselor again. The PPD counselor that was recommended to me by my LC is 45 minutes away and doesn't have any appointments that coincide with DH's time off, for a couple weeks. She said I could bring LO to the appointment but bringing LO is part of the anxiety! Plus having her there I would worry about her crying my entire appointment.
I've also been waiting for LO to get her 2 month vaccines (going next week). After that I am planning on trying the gym which has child care and our church's nursery. I haven't left her with anyone but DH yet and that seems like a giant mental hurdle so I don't know if I'll chicken out. I go back to work in 3 weeks so I'll have to do it eventually.
Thanks for your input. It's good to know I'm not the only one. I feel like I need to take a next step, just unsure how to do it.
@NH627 I don't have depression, but I do struggle with anxiety. I was on Paxil for a little over 10 years before we started TTC. We were blessed enough to get pregnant really quickly, so I was off it for about 1 year total. After LO was born I started having really bad anxiety, including hives on my chest because I was so stressed about breastfeeding. I had a c section and at my 2 week follow up appointment I asked my doctor if she would write me a prescription for Paxil. She told me it was safe to use while nursing, but I stopped as we were having to supplement and pump. Mentally I couldn't handle it. I knew if I didn't take action, it would get much worse, and I was terrified. As scary as it is, I'm so proud of myself and all the other mommies who know that in order to take care of our LOs, we have to take care of ourselves. Good job admitting that you need some help and not being afraid to ask. As you've seen, we're a very supportive group, and so glad you posted. Maybe call you LC and ask if she knows of someone you could see sooner. My mom had to push me to get out of the house, but I'm so glad she did. It made me feel worlds better to get out. Good luck with everything and keep us all posted! Hugs, mama!
I haven't really had any since I had the baby, but I used to have terrible panic attacks. I was also very anxious about getting out. I started with drive throughs for coffee. Then I took him to the store for a few things. Now I go out every day. Once he cried and had a blow out. And I handled it. And it wasn't nearly as bad as it was in my head. My advice would be what others have said. Start small. Hang in there and take care of yourself!
Maybe see if the counselor can do a phone session? A good friend was just saying she chose a counselor specifically because she'll do phone sessions. The counselor also texts and uses other ways to reach out, since it's hard for my friend to get to her office regularly.
Lots of strong mamas here! I'm so glad you all recognize taking care of our mental health is as important as our physical health.
After my above post I followed thru and loaded LO up in his carseat, clicked that sucker into the stroller, and went outside. Spent some time talking with 2 different neighbors, then walked to the store (2 short blocks). Where he promptly started crying and wouldn't take his paci, wasn't hungry cause I just fed him, and shouldn't have been wet or dirty cause I just changed him. He was just being pissy. Guy behind the deli tells me LO wants watermelon (he was slicing some up for those premade fruit cups). Another lady customer put on a pouty sad face and said to LO 'oh, no... Its OK'. And some other people just looked over and looked away. I continued to 'rock' the stroller and went about my business, talking to him so people could see I was trying but otherwise determined to not leave without my garlic bread and stuffed bell peppers, tho I did pick up my pace. Eventually he fell asleep and I relaxed some, only to find that the cashiers credit card machines were broken and the lines were LONG. But even tho he woke up he just looked at me disapprovingly.
Bottom line - we went out, he did cry fairly loudly (not blood curdling screams like they can do sometimes) and wouldn't calm down right away and I felt embarrassed... And nobody really cared. Or if they cared they kept it to themselves.
It was a worthwhile experience. It helped to build some confidence. Also... Something I hadn't considered - if you don't take your LO out and about, random people can't see them and tell you how adorable they are. And THAT is a great mood booster
^^^ LO crying in public. That's what is so nerve racking, but you did it! It sounds like you did awesome. I play that scenario over and over again sometimes until I convince myself not to go. Why is it is embarrassing though? Maybe because we don't others thinking we're a bad mom? I feel like I'm trying SO hard all the time that I might get frustrated if someone thought that. I did go out today though! I brought LO into work to touch base with my boss about my return date and hours I'll be working. She did get fussy when it was time to go to sleep. It wasn't terrible, just had to offer her paci a couple times until she passed out in her car seat stroller. I'm actually really excited to go back to work. I told my boss that motherhood is much much harder than work is! When I'm there it'll almost be my "quiet time." (It's actually really chaotic but comparatively..) Work gives me a sense of accomplishment though and I've had much more experience with that. My DH keeps reminding me that I've only been a mom for 2 months and not to be so hard on myself. He might be right, this time. :P
Zoloft is completely safe for breastfeeding and I too had a long year before getting pregnant figuring out dosing for meds. I used pristiq and it was amazing and then being pregnant I had to quit that and use Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin is safe for pregnancy but not breastfeeding.
Zoloft really has been nice because I haven't had any side effects.
Ok enough about meds..... But seriously though if you have ppd it also can be hormones making depression worse and you might actually NEED them. Life does not have to be so hard. I'm pulling for you.
On another front. I go to the doc today to get my virginia reassessed to see if I need a surgery/revision and the ultrasound to check if mirena is in place. Dear lord I hope LO doesn't cry the whole time they are up my virginia......... Ha
@klkonwi I feel so bad for you with those bad injuries. I hope you continue to recover and they find helpful ways to treat your injuries. Good luck, and prayers for smart, insightful doctors with healing hands!
@klkonwi I hope you get your Virginia fixed ASAP! Thinking of you!
ETA: I just read another post of yours somewhere that made me laugh. Spit up is so not a big deal anymore around here, and coffee definitely trumps all but the baby!
@klkonwi I'm praying for your LO to be an angel while they inspect your Virginia, which I'm also praying magically is fixed and you can go on your merry way!
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
Sorry for the poor man's siggy...ticker won't load regardless of how many tips I read.
@btm013 well had a pretty much 4th degree tear....... He called it 3rd but it tore into my rectum so he called it that to be nice..... And I have an awful spot on it that isn't healed or wasn't stitched right that hurts very badly! (Tried to have intercourse and it's cry worthy) Thank you ladies for the Virginia wishes!!!! Ha
Well my Virginia is still broken but he said it is looking better than last time...... This makes me laugh (not laughing at the price tag) he prescribed me vaginal estrogen cream like you would give someone who is in menopause and told me to just rub it on the spot that isn't healed right ...... Wtf?! I'm guessing to increase blood flow to that spot? Anyone else experience this treatment or went through this? Originally cream was 270 but my insurance made it 77 dollars..... But if it works it's cheaper than a procedure to fix broken virginia! Lol
Question.... Pooping is still not normal for me. It's more digestive tract symptoms.... Anyone experiencing this ? I get so crampy hours before "going" ...... So strange.
So while pregnant, I used to get these weird headaches & nausea only at night/late afternoon. Ugh. Just had my first one today. Damn these hormonal shifts.
Question.... Pooping is still not normal for me. It's more digestive tract symptoms.... Anyone experiencing this ? I get so crampy hours before "going" ...... So strange.
Yes! I've never been a gassy person until pregnancy and now for hours before I go I get horribly gassy and crampy, then once it hits me that I have to go, I have to go right then. TMI, but the first part of the poop is usually firm (sometimes really hard) and then suddenly very soft, almost diarrhea like in consistency.
My strange symptom is a weird numbness/pain around my tailbone. It radiates about 3 inches out in a circle. It's odd, because it doesn't bother me when I'm sitting or there's pressure on it, but when I lay on my stomach, it's very noticeable. I asked my doctor at 8 weeek post partum appointment and she said if it didn't go away by 3 months to call her. Anyone else having anything like that?
@KarasTwin makes me feel better knowing someone else is having these issues too! .... For your tailbone pain I would recommend a chiropractor. Apparently after childbirth/pregnancy you can get off in alignment in your pelvis and whole body really..... I have a few friends who get adjusted once after delivery. You could have a pinched nerve there.
No issues with the pooping but gas is terrible (both burping and otherwise) I definitely never used to be like this... just very unsettled in my food processing!
@klkonwi it's so annoying. My BIL is a pt, I'm going to ask him what he thinks, I know he's told me that he has women who have some lower back pain after c sections
Is anyone else still having occasional sweats and feeling hotter than normal? I know it's normal to have them immediately postpartum and that it can last longer if you're breastfeeding but I seem to still have them nearly 3 months down the line. I don't have a fever and I don't have any symptoms to suggest an overactive thyroid so I think it must be post pregnancy hormones.
Of course part of this could be because I live in Queensland in Australia and it's just disgustingly hot here. Thank god for aircon. Our power bill is going to be ridiculous this summer.
Sweaty and I feel like I miss a heartbeat every now and again... Wondering if it's related to the mini-pill Or hormones in general? Time to call the doctor. Anyone else experience an irregular heartbeat?
Re: Lingering postpartum symptoms- post here!
Other than that stomach is getting back to normal and stretch marks are fading!
I hope we all feel better soon!!
Going to chiro on Friday, and cannot freaking wait! Will look into starting yoga again, too. I was always so limber. It's crazy for me to be so inflexible
I'm having terrible PPD. Some of you mentioned you were dealing with this as well?
How is everyone else doing/dealing with it?
LO is 9 weeks now and I feel like I'm regressing. I'm terrified to leave the house. I was able to ignore this at first, but it's getting worse. It's like I'm at the whim of her schedule, heaven forbid she gets cranky or cries while we're out. She's actually MUCH better now. She was a purple cryer, had issues with diary, and hated going to sleep. Maybe I'm having some type of post traumatic reaction to her crying?
That's the anxiety part of it, add on some depression to it for a fun mix. I have a history of both so I thought I'd be able to handle it, but it's different! Does anyone else have any experience or insights?
I've taken them out in little bits, to places where it doesn't much matter if they cry. The hardware store for a quick errand. The park. Lunch at a restaurant. Every time that is goes better than expected (which is most times), I gain confidence that I CAN do it. And they can do it. And if they cry? We head home once the errand is done. (People have been forgiving when we've had a crier while out and about, so it hasn't been as bad as I thought).
I've used the stroller and I've worn the babies in a carrier (one at a time--I haven't mastered tandem wearing yet). Sometimes they are better in the carrier, sometimes the prefer the stroller. I use a boba wrap that I pre-tie at home so I can just pop a baby in if necessary.
I've gotten creative with diaper changes. I've done them in the stroller, on the front seat of the car, on a blanket on the ground at the park, and on the diaper changing stations in the restroom.
Good luck!
I also have been to see a counselor 3 times, which I think was helpful too. She kind of helps me to cohesively organize my thoughts, makes me think things thru with regards to baby and being a mom, when I was just looking at the first 'step' and seeing it as insurmountable. Actually, we *just* discussed leaving the house with LO because I have also been reluctant to leave the house. I spend a lot of time just me and LO (even overnights. DH left for work this morning and will not return until Monday am. This happens every other weekend) and have felt anxious about leaving without DH to back me up. My counselor asks me why, I'm like '... I dunno. I'm afraid he's going to cry and I'll be that person with a screaming kid in the store or whatever'. She tells me to plan out what I would do in that instance. How is it any different than at home? Is he wet? Change him. Is he hungry? If its practical to feed him, feed him. If he still cries? Well then, babies cry, and just because you have a baby doesn't mean that you can't have a life and leave the house. This last part is hardest to train myself to, but she's right. How many times before now have you been somewhere and someone had a baby that was crying and you noticed it, maybe thought it was annoying, but then got on with your day? Probably more times than you can remember (at least, I know its that way for me). That's what these other people (that you will never see again) are going to do, so what do you care? And besides, what harm is really done if you abandon a cart half full of groceries at the store cause you felt you had to bail? No harm, no foul. Its not the first abandoned cart the store has dealt with, nor will it be the last.
I've been waiting for LO to start his vaccines and then I'm going to start taking him to the library for story time. It will get us out of the house, and like kes166 says, it will be an environment with other moms, so there shouldn't be any judgement if he starts to cry or whatever. That will help, I think, to have a routine excuse to leave the house.
I don't know if it's the counseling sessions, or the meds - most like the combo of both - but I'm not feeling hopeless and really miserable all the time anymore. I'm not a bundle of joy, no... But I feel like my personality is returning vs the gloomy grouch that was me 4 weeks ago. I'm also trying to go with my practical advice I used to give others but for some reason I forgot to give to myself - if you can do something about it (any situation), and doing something will make you feel better, do it. If you can't do anything to change it, just let it go. Leaving the house is something we can do. So let's go do it, and not let the idea of a crying baby hold us back. If baby cries, well... We know how to fix that, usually, don't we? And if we decide to bail... Well, we can bail.
Its a struggle, but I've learned I've got to be more determined than my feelings. Good luck, gal. We are awesome, we just need to be strong and go BE awesome
I went to a mommy group last week but I was the only mommy there. The place I went only has it every other week so I'll definitely try again next week!
@423ang
It sounds like you're a rockstar with twins and facing those anxieties. Good idea to start with "safe places." Maybe I'll try the park or somewhere outside.
@mellymar
It seems like we are in very similar places.
I took Zoloft and Wellbutrin for two years before TTC. The scary part to go back on is that it took a rough 6 months to figure out the right dosing for me (night terrors and severe panic attacks were some of the side effects). I don't think Wellbutrin is safe for breastfeeding and I'm not sure about just Zoloft or experimenting with different doses. I'm not sure what would be harder-PPD or the stress of new medication..
I've toyed with the idea of seeing a counselor again. The PPD counselor that was recommended to me by my LC is 45 minutes away and doesn't have any appointments that coincide with DH's time off, for a couple weeks. She said I could bring LO to the appointment but bringing LO is part of the anxiety! Plus having her there I would worry about her crying my entire appointment.
I've also been waiting for LO to get her 2 month vaccines (going next week). After that I am planning on trying the gym which has child care and our church's nursery. I haven't left her with anyone but DH yet and that seems like a giant mental hurdle so I don't know if I'll chicken out. I go back to work in 3 weeks so I'll have to do it eventually.
Thanks for your input. It's good to know I'm not the only one. I feel like I need to take a next step, just unsure how to do it.
Lots of strong mamas here! I'm so glad you all recognize taking care of our mental health is as important as our physical health.
Bottom line - we went out, he did cry fairly loudly (not blood curdling screams like they can do sometimes) and wouldn't calm down right away and I felt embarrassed... And nobody really cared. Or if they cared they kept it to themselves.
It was a worthwhile experience. It helped to build some confidence. Also... Something I hadn't considered - if you don't take your LO out and about, random people can't see them and tell you how adorable they are. And THAT is a great mood booster
I did go out today though! I brought LO into work to touch base with my boss about my return date and hours I'll be working. She did get fussy when it was time to go to sleep. It wasn't terrible, just had to offer her paci a couple times until she passed out in her car seat stroller.
I'm actually really excited to go back to work. I told my boss that motherhood is much much harder than work is! When I'm there it'll almost be my "quiet time." (It's actually really chaotic but comparatively..) Work gives me a sense of accomplishment though and I've had much more experience with that. My DH keeps reminding me that I've only been a mom for 2 months and not to be so hard on myself. He might be right, this time. :P
Motherhood can be so sexy.
Eta: autocorrect fail
Longtime depression survivor here.
Zoloft is completely safe for breastfeeding and I too had a long year before getting pregnant figuring out dosing for meds. I used pristiq and it was amazing and then being pregnant I had to quit that and use Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is safe for pregnancy but not breastfeeding.
Zoloft really has been nice because I haven't had any side effects.
Ok enough about meds..... But seriously though if you have ppd it also can be hormones making depression worse and you might actually NEED them. Life does not have to be so hard.
On another front.
I go to the doc today to get my virginia reassessed to see if I need a surgery/revision and the ultrasound to check if mirena is in place. Dear lord I hope LO doesn't cry the whole time they are up my virginia......... Ha
ETA: I just read another post of yours somewhere that made me laugh. Spit up is so not a big deal anymore around here, and coffee definitely trumps all but the baby!
Thank you ladies for the Virginia wishes!!!! Ha
Well my Virginia is still broken but he said it is looking better than last time...... This makes me laugh (not laughing at the price tag) he prescribed me vaginal estrogen cream like you would give someone who is in menopause and told me to just rub it on the spot that isn't healed right ......
Wtf?!
I'm guessing to increase blood flow to that spot?
Anyone else experience this treatment or went through this?
Originally cream was 270 but my insurance made it 77 dollars.....
But if it works it's cheaper than a procedure to fix broken virginia! Lol
My strange symptom is a weird numbness/pain around my tailbone. It radiates about 3 inches out in a circle. It's odd, because it doesn't bother me when I'm sitting or there's pressure on it, but when I lay on my stomach, it's very noticeable. I asked my doctor at 8 weeek post partum appointment and she said if it didn't go away by 3 months to call her. Anyone else having anything like that?
For your tailbone pain I would recommend a chiropractor. Apparently after childbirth/pregnancy you can get off in alignment in your pelvis and whole body really..... I have a few friends who get adjusted once after delivery. You could have a pinched nerve there.
Of course part of this could be because I live in Queensland in Australia and it's just disgustingly hot here. Thank god for aircon. Our power bill is going to be ridiculous this summer.
I've also recently started getting lightheaded randomly. Anyone else?