Random Small Questions Thread?

[Gracey&bump]

do you think its too much of a minor thing to call my midwife about?

 

[brandonsgirl]

I dont see why not. I would call and ask, she will know better then any of us

 

[Luke's_mummy]

To those that are already mums... How long do you bleed for after birth? xxx

 

[flutterbywing]

We had this a few pages back I think, it really depends on the person, 2-3 weeks for me, I've known people to stop after a week and others after 6 weeks, it's far more manageable after the first 2-3 days though!

 

[Luke's_mummy]

Thanks hon. I'm really not looking forewards to that part! Is it painful like a period or just bleeding? xxx

 

[flutterbywing]

Erm well everything is a bit achey painful afterwards, but it's not normally too bad with your first, after pains (uterus contracting back down) is usually far more painful with subsequent babies

 

[Luke's_mummy]

Thanks hunny =] xx

 

[flutterbywing]

Sure you'll be fine the first day or 2 are fairly bad but it's such a whirlwind it goes so quickly and your distracted, and compared to what you've just been through, it's nothing!!

 

[brandonsgirl]

I agree it all depends onthe person. Im hoping i dont bleed to much but who knows

 

[kimbobaloobob]

definatly depends on trhe person, i stopped 2 days ago at 3 weeks 2 days but me sister gave birth 4 weeks and 3 days ago i think and shes still bleeding
my bleeding wasnt too heavy either and only had one clot about the size of a 2p coin

 

[kimbobaloobob]

when did everyone get their first monthly visit of mr blobby after birth??
these spots tell me its coming but i thought it was too soon

 

[flutterbywing]

now would be about right, they expect you to before your 6 week check

 

[kimbobaloobob]

i hate mr blobby. i just hope hes not back with a vengance... he only used to come for 2 or 3 days and i hardly saw him when he was here

 

[flutterbywing]

af often changes after bubs, but i hope not in your case

 

[kimbobaloobob]

i hope not too lol im dreading it.
would i be ok useing tampax when he comes or do i still need to use pads?

 

[Luke's_mummy]

I think you still have to use pads for your first AF xx

 

[kimbobaloobob]

i hate pads more than i hate mr blooby

 

[Luke's_mummy]

Tell me about it! But I'm pretty sure that you can't use Tampons on your first AF after =[ xx

 

[annawrigley]

xD mr blobby

 

[flutterbywing]

You'll have to wait till after your 6 week check before you can use tampons I'm afraid, I hate pads too