Post by 2curlydogs on Sept 8, 2017 11:20:49 GMT -5
B has a birthday party tonight. It's his first "nighttime" party. He informed me that this means he's grown up now. Great, so you go do your thing at Monkey Joes and I'll just pop on over to Ulta....
We have now reached the stage in parenting where the kids have activities at overlapping times and so both H and I are required to schlep them around. Tomorrow S and I have to take Indy for her annual and then S to swim class while H and B have his first soccer game of the season.
DS was pretending to do magic tricks last night (while he was supposed to be sleeping) and came out to ask me what the magic words were- I told him abracadabra, open sesame, and bippity boppity boo. And then he reminded me that please is also a magic word, so I fully expect abracadabra now instead of please.
He's got two birthday parties to go to tomorrow, one of which DH was going to cover until he got called out of town for work. DD is escaping to my parents' house so she doesn't have to tag along, and I'm kind of jealous.
Both kids are home sick with suspected ear infections. My man cold has progressed into full on sickness. Ugh. I just want to bag work the rest of the afternoon and take a nap.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Sept 8, 2017 12:14:41 GMT -5
We have DD's 2 birthday parties tomorrow. First, we have 13 of her friends/ cousins to the local bounce house place for 2 hours of mayhem. Then, we have family and some of our friends coming to my ILs. All we did was make goody bags. The bounce house provides pizza and drinks, and I bought cupcakes from a local mom. My parents are making food for the family party and I ordered an ice cream cake. My family and my ILs will set things up and then we'll all pitch in to clean.
Boom. It's going to be a long day, but she's so excited.
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
We are officially at the stage where I end up hating shortened weeks, because then all of their shit gets rescheduled or made up in a compressed time frame, with school also being in a compressed/shorter week and by the end of it, I just want to collapse. I was pretty much going yesterday from 5:30am until 8:45pm with an hour break around 12:30.
Today was wig day for Sass, and it was student council election day for Jack. No word on results yet, but his teacher sent me a video of his spells and it was cute! I think he got some of the words mixed up but it's okay, they are spells inspired by Harry Potter, direct translation and pronunciation doesn't matter. He also insisted on wearing this shirt...which made me want to cry because we had planned on him wearing it last year during election week and then my grandma died, and Hillary lost, and it's such a dumb thing to be sad about in the grand scheme of things but it made me cry. HOWEVER, I hope we have happier memories attached to it today and he wins his election.
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
I know with my first c/s I had a lot more pain, and it was actually a lot of nerve pain vs. my second which I had none of that. It sucked! but if pain meds are still helping you, definitely call your doctor!
My DD started Kinder last week. Today her school had a small assembly where they sang songs. Parents were invited. I went. My DD acted as if I didn't exist! She wouldn't even look at me when I said goodbye. Actually she looked then turned around quickly and said something unintelligible which was along the lines of "no." She used to love me a preschool. Is this normal?!
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
I know with my first c/s I had a lot more pain, and it was actually a lot of nerve pain vs. my second which I had none of that. It sucked! but if pain meds are still helping you, definitely call your doctor!Â
Hmm, I didn't know that there would be different types of pain. Interesting.
I left a message to talk to her about what is a normal pain level and what a normal activity level should be. We'll see what she says when she calls back.
My DD started Kinder last week. Today her school had a small assembly where they sang songs. Parents were invited. I went. My DD acted as if I didn't exist! She wouldn't even look at me when I said goodbye. Actually she looked then turned around quickly and said something unintelligible which was along the lines of "no." She used to love me a preschool. Is this normal?!
Yes. My DS won't even let me walk him into school anymore and if I do, he acts like he doesn't know me and won't give me a hug or kiss goodbye.
I know with my first c/s I had a lot more pain, and it was actually a lot of nerve pain vs. my second which I had none of that. It sucked! but if pain meds are still helping you, definitely call your doctor!Â
Hmm, I didn't know that there would be different types of pain. Interesting.
I left a message to talk to her about what is a normal pain level and what a normal activity level should be. We'll see what she says when she calls back.
I didn't either until I had my second and had none of the excruciating nerve pain. I guess those nerves already went bye bye. My recovery was like night and day and I honestly didn't think my first c/s was bad at the time. It seemed like normal pain from a major surgery. I had a lot of pain with my first when getting in and out of bed. None with Scarlett. Like take my breath away pain from movement. It wasn't really a soreness - more like a burning or sharp pain I guess.
I know I don't post much but I had a really rough night last night with DS and just needed to let it all out. I have an issue with certain sounds and DS was being soo sniffy last night. I logically know that he is just a baby but my mind gets obsessive (diagnosed OCD) and it was just an all around difficult night.
@angryharpy, I had the same type of pain after my C-section. Once the doctor took the staples out I felt 100x better. I don't know if you still have your staples in (time frame after baby went out the window for me because of extended hospital stays) but if they are hopefully getting them removed helps the pain for you!
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
I had the same pain with my c/s. For me it was coming from the internal incision. It did get better with time, but it lasted for months. I want to say around 4-6 weeks is when I stopped pain medicine and when it got much more normal but the pain did linger. You also might see if you can get ibuprofen 800, basically just 4 normal tablets in 1, it worked amazing for my post c/s pain if they won't give you more of what you have.
Hmm, I didn't know that there would be different types of pain. Interesting.
I left a message to talk to her about what is a normal pain level and what a normal activity level should be. We'll see what she says when she calls back.
I didn't either until I had my second and had none of the excruciating nerve pain. I guess those nerves already went bye bye. My recovery was like night and day and I honestly didn't think my first c/s was bad at the time. It seemed like normal pain from a major surgery. I had a lot of pain with my first when getting in and out of bed. None with Scarlett. Like take my breath away pain from movement. It wasn't really a soreness - more like a burning or sharp pain I guess.
I just have pretty severe tenderness in the area above my incision. Walking creates what I can only describe as a pulling sensation - maybe it's because my skin was already floppy there? Laughing and coughing also make the pain worse. Honestly today, even just resting the baby anywhere in that area causes pain.
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
My like was for baby harpy being almost at birthweight! I hope you feel much better soon!
My DD started Kinder last week. Today her school had a small assembly where they sang songs. Parents were invited. I went. My DD acted as if I didn't exist! She wouldn't even look at me when I said goodbye. Actually she looked then turned around quickly and said something unintelligible which was along the lines of "no." She used to love me a preschool. Is this normal?!
Based on my experience and what I've seen in my kids' schools, it's normal. Some kids just adjust and prefer that (but I think usually it levels off). It seems more common with kids who are independent and want to be a big kid OR kids who tend to be more private or perfectionists so they lock down any emotion and act like eh whatever. Others want their parents there a lot. I think it's really personality dependent.
I actually thought Scarlett might be like that because she's generally obsessed with me but is also super dedicated to being a big kid and not a baby. And she's very independent and a perfectionist. So far that hasn't been the case but I think she will be done with me sooner than Jackson is (in the sense that he still wants me around in 5th grade but I think she might not be into that).
I didn't either until I had my second and had none of the excruciating nerve pain. I guess those nerves already went bye bye. My recovery was like night and day and I honestly didn't think my first c/s was bad at the time. It seemed like normal pain from a major surgery. I had a lot of pain with my first when getting in and out of bed. None with Scarlett. Like take my breath away pain from movement. It wasn't really a soreness - more like a burning or sharp pain I guess.
I just have pretty severe tenderness in the area above my incision. Walking creates what I can only describe as a pulling sensation - maybe it's because my skin was already floppy there? Laughing and coughing also make the pain worse. Honestly today, even just resting the baby anywhere in that area causes pain.
Yeah my nerve pain felt a bit like pulling when I was moving. and was all internal - it hurt a lot. It may be a sensitive spot for where they stitched or something internally too. If your doctor doesn't want to do more pain meds Id try a higher dose of ibuprofen or something to see if that helps.
I am still SO SORE. More the area 1-2 inches above my incision than the incision itself. I really have no perspective on how long the pain is supposed to last. I'm 17 days post c-section and hemorrhage. I only have about 3 doses of oxycodone left, so I've been saving it for when I go for walks. Ugh. I think I will call my OB on Monday. I just wish I had a better idea of what's normal.
In my experience its totally normal, but it still sucks. It doesn't hurt to call about it though.
I was in a lot of pain after both C-sections but in different ways. I remember with B feeling at about 50% normal at about 2 or 3 weeks out, but then I did not improve from that really until 7 or 8 weeks out, and even then I still was in pain for a few months. (like every time I went for a walk I would feel this pulling.) I remember I had my 6 week appointment and I was like "this really sucks this time." my incision felt numb for up to a year.
With Will I was in a lot of tremendous pain that wiped me out and it didnt' really go away until a solid 3 weeks post C-section. And then by 6 weeks I was back to feeling basically normal, maybe a little bit of pain still but not like with the second surgery. Like I said the pain with both felt different but I cant really describe how. But at 17 days post surgery with both of them I was still in a lot of pain.
I just have pretty severe tenderness in the area above my incision. Walking creates what I can only describe as a pulling sensation - maybe it's because my skin was already floppy there? Laughing and coughing also make the pain worse. Honestly today, even just resting the baby anywhere in that area causes pain.
Yeah my nerve pain felt a bit like pulling when I was moving. and was all internal - it hurt a lot. It may be a sensitive spot for where they stitched or something internally too. If your doctor doesn't want to do more pain meds Id try a higher dose of ibuprofen or something to see if that helps.
I'm alternating 1000mg acetaminophen and 600mg ibuprofen 3-4 times each daily.
Post by redheadbaker on Sept 8, 2017 13:57:50 GMT -5
Quickly realizing that the "flexible, family-friendly workplace" talk at my new job is just that -- talk. I was told by my boss I could work remotely for a few weeks, b/c my son's camp doesn't open until 8:30, and H and I are typically supposed to be at work at 8 am (and I have a 1+ hour commute).
But apparently, boss' boss doesn't like that arrangement and I was told today that I have to be back working in the office on Monday. Gee, thanks for the notice, let me just grab some random off the street to watch my kid.
Went to the OB and saw my doctor's partner. My incision is healing perfectly. She said the pain I described is normal (and it sounds a lot like what eclaires described). She said it could be better by as soon as 6-8 weeks or that some women have symptoms as far out as a year post partum. FUCK ME. Given the way everything has gone this year (my hands are still a fucking disaster), I am basically in worst case scenario mode, assuming my abdomen will hurt for a year and my hands will require surgery. I'm also supposed to "listen to my body" regarding how much I walk, but my body is super fucking confused. I thought I could do something Tuesday, and I was fine at the time but still hurt today. I just want to feel normal. Ugh.
Went to the OB and saw my doctor's partner. My incision is healing perfectly. She said the pain I described is normal (and it sounds a lot like what eclaires described). She said it could be better by as soon as 6-8 weeks or that some women have symptoms as far out as a year post partum. FUCK ME. Given the way everything has gone this year (my hands are still a fucking disaster), I am basically in worst case scenario mode, assuming my abdomen will hurt for a year and my hands will require surgery. I'm also supposed to "listen to my body" regarding how much I walk, but my body is super fucking confused. I thought I could do something Tuesday, and I was fine at the time but still hurt today. I just want to feel normal. Ugh.
Your body is healing from major surgery and you are barely 2 weeks out. Make sure you aren't pushing too hard too fast. Give your body time to heal and recover. With my c/s I followed the abdominal surgery recovery guidelines from a previous surgery. Easy and limited walking for 4 weeks, increased walking 4-6 weeks, cleared at 6 weeks post op for normal activity.
I'm sorry Harpy. I had two easy C/s (ignoring the mag sulfate for pre-e with DS1) and then pushed way too hard two weeks out with DS2 and ended up in a lot of pain.
Update: confirmed that both kids have ear infections so I'm sure my cold is something more too. Can't get in to see my doc until a week from today. I'm going to be seen at their walk in clinic tomorrow.
@angryharpy It is so frustrating. I'm sorry. I was still experiencing pain and discomfort 6 weeks out. I'm pretty good now (9 mos out), but I still get weird pulls every now and then. Take it easy (tough, I know).
H is staying home tonight so I can go out with girlfriends. We're going to a bar to see a band. I'm so excited and so nervous - I haven't done this in ages. R doesn't do well with just H at home, so I'm hoping she sleeps most of the time I'm out. I am not coming home at 9 because the baby is crying.
I didn't either until I had my second and had none of the excruciating nerve pain. I guess those nerves already went bye bye. My recovery was like night and day and I honestly didn't think my first c/s was bad at the time. It seemed like normal pain from a major surgery. I had a lot of pain with my first when getting in and out of bed. None with Scarlett. Like take my breath away pain from movement. It wasn't really a soreness - more like a burning or sharp pain I guess.
I just have pretty severe tenderness in the area above my incision. Walking creates what I can only describe as a pulling sensation - maybe it's because my skin was already floppy there? Laughing and coughing also make the pain worse. Honestly today, even just resting the baby anywhere in that area causes pain.
Did they give you a belly binder? A big wrap with Velcro? That was essential for me to feeling better fast.
I just have pretty severe tenderness in the area above my incision. Walking creates what I can only describe as a pulling sensation - maybe it's because my skin was already floppy there? Laughing and coughing also make the pain worse. Honestly today, even just resting the baby anywhere in that area causes pain.
Did they give you a belly binder? A big wrap with Velcro? That was essential for me to feeling better fast.
Nope. Nobody has mentioned this. I asked if there was anything I could do today, and she just said give it more time.