Me on the other hand not so much - how come no one ever tells you how painful a vaginal delivery came be. I am frustrated because I just want to feel back to normal already - I am still wearing the hospital panties because they are more like boy shorts - I cannot wear my regular underwear because they rub against my stiches. The stiches go all the way to the side of my right leg - which makes it hard.
I will cannot sit completely upright - which means I cannot drive yet. Every time I think I am doing better and try to do more I get so sore and end up in bed. For example John and I decided to head out today to trader joes to do some food shopping - by the time we left the store I was so sore and I had to come home and lay in bed while John took care of the baby.
I cannot wait to look back at this time in my recovery as a memory. Hopefully in a few more weeks I will feel 100% again.
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Three weeks!! He is precious. I hope he can switch his schedule around. I thought vag birth was suppose to have a quicker recovery??!! I had a c-section and it took me four weeks to actually feel normal. I hope you get Bette soon!!
I had a horrible vaginal recovery-fourth degree tear, broken tailbone and a dislaced bladder. I agree no one tells you about the pain of the recovery. It took me 12 weeks to feel back to my normal self. I remember having crying fits contstantly because I was so frustrated that I wasn't doing better. If it hurts to sit and drive, try sitting on your Boppy. That did wonders for me. I hope you feel better soon. Don't worry, it will all be a memory soon, and what you will remember is your time with Colin. :)
I didn't feel 100% recovered until my daughter was 5 months old. I was achy there forever. I was small though and she ended up being a 8 1/2 lb baby (2 lbs more than they expected). I didn't tear, but they gave me an espi....
I can't believe he is 3 weeks old already! He is adorable! Sorry you are in so much pain. It is good you can be honest about it so that other women, myself included, know it's normal and what to expect. (IF I ever get the chance) Hope you start to feel better soon.
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