So I have no helpful advice as I have no kids but can commiserate. I have not had a period in like 14 mos (PCOS) and have a progesterone induced one right now that involves humongous tampons and these pads that are bigger than what they give you at the hospital and I am still in the bathroom every hour or 2. Day 5 and it is starting to let up I think today. It really fucking sucks.
I finally had a breakdown last night when on top of this I got a bloody nose. I laid on my couch and cried while just saying "There is blood coming from everywhere..." my husband was scared and also trying not to laugh and the dog just stared at me.
Ever since having my daughter all my periods suck, they are super heavy and the cramps are awful. The term "bleeding like a stuffed pig" pops in my head frequently during that week. I only use orange and green tampons now, no more yellow