February 2013 Love Bugs

[AmeliePoulain]

Good luck embo, hope LO comes on own.

Come on the rest of the love bugs

I had a forceps delivery with Theo, had an episiotomy and still ended up tearing. I'm so unbelievably sore down there. Can't sit on chairs or do much. Even nursing theo is painful. Anyone got any tips? How long does it take to heal and feel normal?

Xxx

I had forceps and epis with my daughter - I felt quite normal after 4 weeks (we were able to DTD after 4 weeks)

 

[future hopes]

My first was a natural my second was induced and a forceps delivery my 3rd was a natural but they had to break my hind waters and LILLY was induced didn't need gel tho they just broke my waters but was very painfull because was only 2cm dilated and cervix was long and back so Dr had to pull it forwards it was awfull

Em it's ure decision hun and I'm sure wat ever u choose will b the rite choice. Wishing u all the best hun and I'm still keeping everything crossed for u to deliver b4 induction

Wiggler and beccs got it all crossed for u guys to and everyone else who is due now or over due COME ON BABIES

 

[BeccaxBump]

Thanks Dannii

My cramps seems to get super bad then die off . I'm most likely going over due now, so fingers crossed if I get to Friday the stretch and sweep will work!
xoxox

 

[Wiggler]

No episiotomy advice here, sorry. Mine split open and got infected so recovery was quite different Ibuprofen is a godsend though

When I had my tear after my daughter though, the shower on a low setting rinsing often then letting the air get to it a lot really helped it heal up fast. Lots and lots of rest too

 

[future hopes]

I Was like that a few days b4 my induction I keep wondering now if she Ehud of come early anyway without me being induced. Something I'll never know now but I'm glad they induced me wen they did, esp with my placenta coming out in bits she prob wud of died if they left her in longer I just dread to think

 

[BeccaxBump]

Ew, my boobs have just leaked, they usually leak a clearish liquid, they just leaked a really creamy coloured liquid now, what's all that about?!
xoxox

 

[embo216]

That'll be your colostrum

 

[BeccaxBump]

Ohhh, that's happened late hasn't it?
xoxox

 

[embo216]

I think mine actually changed colour if I remember rightly

 

[fides]

huge to all the ladies in pain, overdue, etc

embo, i am keeping u in my thoughts tonight, hoping baby comes so u won't hv 2 make the tough decision. if u do end up needing 2 decide, go w/what u feel is best but, i'm hoping things start up tonight instead 4 u

AP, gotta say how awesome i think you've done to keep things healthy in there 4 baby to stay in till 39 weeks - well done!

to everyone who is struggling or just tired of the waiting game

 

[fides]

oh, and private, happy EDD - i'll move u back up in th e list on pg1; hope sweep works

 

[embo216]

Thank you Fides- praying for a miracle overnight.

If I don't get time to update and do go for the induction I'll update FB when he arrives and please feel free for anyone to update this thread with the information and pics

 

[PerpetualMama]

good luck embo!

 

[gflady]

Thanks for the advice ladies xxx

 

[Newt4]

Try lightly soaking a pad and then freezing it. I also had a lot of epsin salt baths.

Not feeling good at all now.

 

[tntrying22]

Good luck tomorrow embo! I didn't want to be induced and struggled with it but now I am glad we did it because in the end I have a healthy baby and that's all that matters.

Gf I had one too - 2nd degree because they had to use the vacumme to get him out. I don't feel any pain but it feels odd...only way to describe it is taunt - like it's just cinched down there. I am having more discomfort from my hemorroids than anything they are bad.

 

[Jembug]

Goodluck today Embo xxxx

 

[PerpetualMama]

water has broken...keep posted to my facebook. feel free to post for me after I post not many more contractions than before

 

[cherrylee]

HUGS Embo, I'm sending labour vibes.

Good luck PM

 

[smileyfaces]

Good luck embo, hope LO comes on own.

Come on the rest of the love bugs

I had a forceps delivery with Theo, had an episiotomy and still ended up tearing. I'm so unbelievably sore down there. Can't sit on chairs or do much. Even nursing theo is painful. Anyone got any tips? How long does it take to heal and feel normal?

Xxx

I used to sit on a rubber ring on the couch, it used to keep some of the pressure of my bits after my epi. It isnt a long term solution though so perhaps try the arnica? Heard great things about arnica tabs.

I Was like that a few days b4 my induction I keep wondering now if she Ehud of come early anyway without me being induced. Something I'll never know now but I'm glad they induced me wen they did, esp with my placenta coming out in bits she prob wud of died if they left her in longer I just dread to think

Ew, my boobs have just leaked, they usually leak a clearish liquid, they just leaked a really creamy coloured liquid now, what's all that about?!
xoxox

Colostrum Its erm lovely isnt it?! Haha!

Thank you Fides- praying for a miracle overnight.

If I don't get time to update and do go for the induction I'll update FB when he arrives and please feel free for anyone to update this thread with the information and pics

Embo, best of luck and I hope you make the decision that is best for you. Dn't be pressured by anyone elses opinions and certainly dont let the hospital staff try to persuade you against what you want to do I look forward to hearing about what you have chosen to do

water has broken...keep posted to my facebook. feel free to post for me after I post not many more contractions than before

Yaaaaay Best of luck! Hope things start up soon for you!