This is just not right. I have 7 nieces and nephews and have only experienced the pulling poop out the bottom. And then I just watched her mother do it. This is not right. Surely I wasn't this messy as a child. Surely. Why does no one tell you these things before? I would have adopted a 6yr old.
I am super not a fan of prenatal parties like gender reveals, but now I'm strongly considering a goodbye vagina/butthole party so I can register for all kinds of maxi pads and squatty potties. Would you go to that party if you got an invite?
All of these things sound pretty awful, and I guess they kind of are, but it's obviously not THAT bad or none of us would have more kids! You really will have this motherly instinct that kicks in and makes it possible for you to do all of these things and not think twice about it.
Although now that I think about it, if I had realllllly thought about what those newborn days and nights with zero sleep were like there's a chance I might've decided to only have 1 child. I think my brain decided to block out those memories.
I am super not a fan of prenatal parties like gender reveals, but now I'm strongly considering a goodbye vagina/butthole party so I can register for all kinds of maxi pads and squatty potties. Would you go to that party if you got an invite?
YES. You can get one of those creepy vagina cakes. With a butthole added on.
So after reading some of the threads that were linked above, I saw people saying stuff about cold pack pads. You can buy them on Amazon. Just looked them up. I don't know much about specifications or anything at this point, but it is nice to know they are there!
I'm a lurker, but can we talk about the first postpartum poop that us mamas will have to do? Holy shit. I've always heard it was bad, but I never knew it would be that bad. Take stool softener religiously and pray to God Almighty that you may survive. I thought I was going to die.
Oh wow I didn't even know about this! Why does it hurt? Is it because you are constipated after labor?
I'm a lurker, but can we talk about the first postpartum poop that us mamas will have to do? Holy shit. I've always heard it was bad, but I never knew it would be that bad. Take stool softener religiously and pray to God Almighty that you may survive. I thought I was going to die.
Oh wow I didn't even know about this! Why does it hurt? Is it because you are constipated after labor?
I think it's because you are stitched up to your butthole and the fear of splitting open the stitches is a horrible though. Or I could be wrong (please let me be wrong!!)
I'm a lurker, but can we talk about the first postpartum poop that us mamas will have to do? Holy shit. I've always heard it was bad, but I never knew it would be that bad. Take stool softener religiously and pray to God Almighty that you may survive. I thought I was going to die.
Oh wow I didn't even know about this! Why does it hurt? Is it because you are constipated after labor?
I think it's because you are stitched up to your butthole and the fear of splitting open the stitches is a horrible though. Or I could be wrong (please let me be wrong!!)
Not everyone gets stitches though. I'm honestly not sure why it's so bad. My first postpartum poop seemed pretty normal to me. I wasn't stitched on the normal place either. My stitches were on the "inside". So maybe it does have something to do with that?!
I'm a lurker, but can we talk about the first postpartum poop that us mamas will have to do? Holy shit. I've always heard it was bad, but I never knew it would be that bad. Take stool softener religiously and pray to God Almighty that you may survive. I thought I was going to die.
Oh wow I didn't even know about this! Why does it hurt? Is it because you are constipated after labor?
I think it's because you are stitched up to your butthole and the fear of splitting open the stitches is a horrible though. Or I could be wrong (please let me be wrong!!)
Fear of having stitches up to your butthole is a real fear. At least in my world.
This is a question for FTM's: why is everyone scared of pooping on the table?? (real question) You have a baby coming out of your vagina along with all kinds of fluids...More times than not that doctor has seen you for 9 mos with his hands fingers deep in your stuff and you're worried about pooping? I don't get it.
ETA: and if you have a c/s your doctor is pulling out your organs and laying them on your stomach...Poop?? Really??
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
This is a question for FTM's: why is everyone scared of pooping on the table?? (real question) You have a baby coming out of your vagina along with all kinds of fluids...More times than not that doctor has seen you for 9 mos with his hands fingers deep in your stuff and you're worried about pooping? I don't get it.
ETA: and if you have a c/s your doctor is pulling out your organs and laying them on your stomach...Poop?? Really??
Shrug. I'm not scared. Nurses are ninjas at freaking with that shiz. I certainly wouldn't sign up for voluntary major abdominal surgery just to avoid a little pu.
This is a question for FTM's: why is everyone scared of pooping on the table?? (real question) You have a baby coming out of your vagina along with all kinds of fluids...More times than not that doctor has seen you for 9 mos with his hands fingers deep in your stuff and you're worried about pooping? I don't get it.
ETA: and if you have a c/s your doctor is pulling out your organs and laying them on your stomach...Poop?? Really??
Before being pg I was terrified of pooping on the table. It's embarrassing. But now that I have read so much about what really happens, I couldn't care less where I poop and who sees it.
For the mamas who are skeeved out after reading this... know that you are strong and capable of handling what's coming down the tracks. This road is paved with mucus plugs, stitches, poop, puke, and blood, but it's a road tread by many, and you can do this too.
Yes to all of the above about engorgement, and the first postpartum poops and pees, tear/episiotomy care, baby care hacks, etc. Nothing to add there. But my number one advice that I think is a pretty well-kept secret is to find your "village" of moms as early as you can, maybe even now while you're pregnant if you can. So many women tough out their postpartum period feeling utterly alone. Soldiers who carry on even when they're 200% spent. Find other people to REALLY lean on, and accept help that's offered to you. If help's not offered to you, seek it out, whether from a support group, a postpartum doula, a mommy group, a counselor; whoever! Motherhood is wonderful and beautiful, but it's also a huge soul drain. Community is crucial.
Re: FTM's Come On In...Don't Be Scared
Surely I wasn't this messy as a child. Surely. Why does no one tell you these things before? I would have adopted a 6yr old.
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Although now that I think about it, if I had realllllly thought about what those newborn days and nights with zero sleep were like there's a chance I might've decided to only have 1 child. I think my brain decided to block out those memories.
p.s. Completely and totally terrified now.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
Oh wow I didn't even know about this! Why does it hurt? Is it because you are constipated after labor?
ETA: Also I've heard people swear by sitz (sp?) after a vaginal birth
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
ETA: and if you have a c/s your doctor is pulling out your organs and laying them on your stomach...Poop?? Really??
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Yes to all of the above about engorgement, and the first postpartum poops and pees, tear/episiotomy care, baby care hacks, etc. Nothing to add there. But my number one advice that I think is a pretty well-kept secret is to find your "village" of moms as early as you can, maybe even now while you're pregnant if you can. So many women tough out their postpartum period feeling utterly alone. Soldiers who carry on even when they're 200% spent. Find other people to REALLY lean on, and accept help that's offered to you. If help's not offered to you, seek it out, whether from a support group, a postpartum doula, a mommy group, a counselor; whoever! Motherhood is wonderful and beautiful, but it's also a huge soul drain. Community is crucial.