July 2017 Moms
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PP Symptoms Thread
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I figured that we do not need symptoms as a weekly thread at this point, but still thought we might check in.
How are you feeling physically? How are you feeling mentally? What is getting back to normal? In what ways are you still healing/recovering? What has been most helpful for you during this process?
How are you feeling physically? How are you feeling mentally? What is getting back to normal? In what ways are you still healing/recovering? What has been most helpful for you during this process?
Re: PP Symptoms Thread
I think emotionally, this time around is much more difficult than with DS1. I think that's probably just because it is not easy going from 1 to 2 and since DS1 just started kindergarten, I am
habing to get/develop new routines for all of us at the same time
I sleep so so much more now than I did when I was pregnant so I feel great there but you're right- going from 1 kid to 2 has been so hard to adjust to but it's definitely getting easier. I'm surprised I haven't had any 'baby blues' no crying or anything which is different from when I had DS.
I have a few days where I feel great and a few days where my body aches all over, my knees particularly. I'm thinking breast feeding is maybe making my bones hurt?
Overall Im quite content with my post partum situation thank God!
I have a PP appt at 4 weeks. Question: did you guys bring your LO with you? What did you do with them during the appt? My H can't come with me.
My recovery is going well.More nerve pain this time around so still taking 600mg ibuprofen. Not used to still having this much pain almost 4 wks pp. Guessing it's related to my tubal plus dr repairing my abs. Go back in 2 1/2 weeks for 6 wk and hopefully will be off pain meds by then.
My my midwife is pretty responsive to mychart messages, I should just ask!
I'm feeling better than anticipated. I haven't had any baby blues or anxiety, which is welcome because I had PPA pretty bad last time. I'm still tender down there, but it's getting better every day. Now if I can get the clots and bleeding to stop...
Mentally... I had really bad anxiety the first day or 2 but it subsided thankfully. I wasn't anxious at all about being a FTM, it was just my GAD and all the hormones. Definitely had the blues for probably about 2 weeks although most of the tears I cried were happy tears or ridiculous tears like crying at songs on the radio
The thing I'm struggling with the most is not having a few solid hours at a time to get stuff done. Between nursing, napping, hanging out with LO when she's awake, I only really get an hour at a time. I'm type A so I can't stand my house being in disarray and leaving it has been hard for me. I often find myself running around in the hour before DH has to go to bed (he's up super early, like 4am) or even after if both him and LO are asleep. This is any time after 9pm. Lately I've wanted to finish up some projects but again, baby attached to me. That's probably the hardest adjustment for me. Otherwise, our LO has fit into our lives so seemlessly and I'm ridiculously in love with her. (Sorry for the book!)
ETA: @BusyZee my knees are really bad too! I do suffer from patellofemoral syndrome but it's not that kind of pain. I totally feel you though. I crouch and feel like I can't get back up. I legit feel like an old lady!
Met: 08/2001 ~ Dating: 07/2004 ~ Engaged: 11/2009 ~ Married: 06/2011
TTC: Since 09/16 ~ BFP 10/28/16 ~ EDD 7/5/17
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Don't settle for being in pain!! Just because the medical community tends to ignore our PP issues doesn't mean we don't deserve better. I hope you feel better soon! @BusyZee
@CPR79 I held LO during my pelvic exam and my OB said most women bring their babies. I hated holding her during my bloodwork because of my needle phobia... but I am in a city so no car seat, and it wasn't possible to bring the stroller. Woof.
Now I will be also returning to work at that time and a nanny will be taking care of DD2 and we will start DD1 with full time daycare. This time around the LO will be staying with us during the night until we establish a good night's sleep so that she doesn't wake up her big sister. I hope she'll sleep well, but that's a big wish to be making.
In general though, yes. Around 3 months babies kinda get a routine and everything supposedly becomes easier. But I don't exactly remember how we felt. I always thought that once they start walking is when it's really the biggest turning point in being easier but that's a year away!