Re: May Buddies

by Happy1day 15th May 2013, 4:43 pm

Also a stupid question I am sure but ... Why do you have to sleep propped up and not lie flat? Thanks guys xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 4:51 pm

Yes I took mines and there was only 2 pillows in my room so I'm pretty glad I did. The nurses all commented on what a fab idea it was. I found it difficult to sleep sitting up but without my pillow it would have been even worse xx. It also came in useful for the car journey home stop the seat belt going on the precious new additions :-) xx

by Happy1day 15th May 2013, 4:58 pm

Only two pillows! Well in that case I'm taking it definitely ill add it to my list- hadn't thought of the journey home either good idea thanks x how is the healing/pain going ? Xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 5:14 pm

The healing is going great as far as I know. There's not really much pain. It's a discomfort like you have over done it at the gym. The only tablets I'm taking are antibiotics and anti inflammation tablets so no strong pain relief :-). The only problem I had was sickness after the GA even after they gave me the anti sickness things but I'm extremely prone to tablets/drugs making me sick so I knew this would happen. Then I found that my sports bra was getting a bit tight because of the swelling when I got home but OH has got me a bigger size so I'm sorted now :-). So far I have found it to be an easy experience and there's no pain just a little discomfort :-) xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 5:17 pm

I see you are having overs, I had overs too :-) xx

by Happy1day 15th May 2013, 5:37 pm

That is really good to hear I'm expecting the worst but I have had two children and nothing can be as painful as that!! It's hard to know what to expect but so glad your recovering well. Yes, I'm having Overs which I think is quicker recovery so fingers crossed x thanks for your help x

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 5:44 pm

Happy1day its something to do with blood flow, but also if you sore and stiff it helps you sleep better and gets you in a better position for sitting up. I never took mine to hospital as I just used the electric bed rest to prop me up but you defo wont look like a narna taking it, lol.
I had unders and the pain really isn't that bad. I've found like milk engorgement and a heavy peck workout. xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 6:02 pm

This is a breeze compared to childbirth Stars

xx

by astanji 15th May 2013, 6:19 pm

Reading what everybody is saying about how they are feeling after i am really looking forward to it getting more and more excited

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 6:21 pm

I would say it was enjoyable having a break and not having to do anything. Now I'm at home I keep getting rows. But its hard to know your limit when your not in much pain!! Xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 7:05 pm

I have now decided the worst part of BA is having to tell my 3 year old I've had an operation on my back and she can't cuddle me :-( xx

by Happy1day 15th May 2013, 7:21 pm

Rayray thanks for the help on why you have to be propped up - your avi picture looks great by the way hope your still recovering well x thanks ruthaay I'm going to find it hard to do nothing! I am going to my moms for a week as it is half term so going to take my two kids and myself off to my moms house and revert to being a child again - lol. ! At least that way I can't see that the bed hasn't been made or the curtains opened or the bin emptied or the washing put on ... Oh no I'm getting angry thinking about it grrrrr xxxx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 7:36 pm

Oh god this was my biggest worry about the house and me having serious OCD. I got really carried away on Monday. Gutted every room, filled my car and went to the dump. I got the little ones clothes all ready and set our for the week cause OH always asks 'does this go with this?!' and I pre ordered a food shop which arrives tomorrow and ensured it was all stuff he is able to cook! When I came home today he set the bed up with loads of pillows and my V Pillow and told me to sit and relax. I think I shall stay in this room so I cannot see any mess that occurs :-) xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 7:38 pm

Great idea going to your mums though :-) she'll look after you well! My mum lives far away and I've not even told her about BA. Told my dad and OH (can't really avoid that haha) and some close friends. I'm worried that people at work will notice!! Eeeek xx

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 7:50 pm

Thanks hun, im doing ok. Managed to wash my own hair today, woohoo Lol. Defo good idea to get away to your mums. xx

Ruth that's my plan for weekend is to hide in my room!
My mum has been a saint so my house is just perfect and even had a roast dinner today :) however hubby is home from tomorrow night so the place will be a dive!

I'm too fed up not being able to cuddle my boys, they looked so squishy tonight after there bath :( the next couple of weeks will hopefully fly by. xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 7:58 pm

Awww I really hope I can just hide from it all. Still a bit gutted about the no hoovering for 6 weeks, I mean you can drive but not hoover? I don't really get it but hey ho!
RayRay how you getting on with sleeping sitting up? I struggled last night and I'm dreading tonight :-( how long do we need to do this for? panic

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 8:05 pm

I'm not sure how long, I fear it maybe 6 weeks :( I'm seeing my consultant on Monday so will find out then.
I didn't take tramadol last night and I really struggled. I wasn't really in pain but I had a numb bum and was so wanting to roll on my side. I think if I had I would of got up yelping as I have bruising around my ribs, lol. x

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 8:12 pm

6 weeks?! I will never be able to last this long. I will die with starvation of sleep :( :( :(

I just checked my instructions it says 'for the first 14 days please sleep face up and try and keep your head and shoulders raised' oh got 13 to go for me? This will be awful :-(

Let me know what they say at your consultant says. I go into my clinic on friday to get stitches checked. I'm gonna ask again and tell them I can't handle it :-( my lower back is aching and I keep getting a wedgey! Xx

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 8:30 pm

Lol, Take your darn ice cream pants off then haha Hysterical

I really hope its not 6 weeks. I was meant to see the nurse on Friday but I see the consultant Monday so it seemed like a wasted journey to go twice.

I'm taking a nytol tablet tonight to see if that helps me sleep better, lol. xx

by Ruthaay 16th May 2013, 1:53 am

Hahaha I slept with no pants on they all give me wedgies! I slept from about 09:30 until now. My cat is in heat and she's running around the house howling and it woke my little girl up because she can hear funny noises! So we have all been up but now they are all sleeping again and I'm trying to sleep sitting up :-(

Ahhhh I will b counting the two weeks away. I'm going to need to get some nytol a try that. I'll try anything. Even a horse tranquiliser! Xx

by greymare 16th May 2013, 6:05 am

Wow reading all your stories I can't imagine how I'm going to feel later today! My big day is here! I've had very little sleep and I'm so excited!
Roll on 12 o'clock
X

by Ruthaay 16th May 2013, 6:22 am

Greymare enjoy today :-) its amazing!!!! Xxx

by Ruthaay 16th May 2013, 6:29 am

I posted my surgery story lastnight during the night. Nothing exciting but Dkdme you might be interested as we have the same surgeon and hospital! Xx

by Ruthaay 16th May 2013, 6:30 am

Haha girls my new sports bra makes them so pointy! I look like Madonna x

by Happy1day 16th May 2013, 6:58 am

Good luck greymare please keep us posted on how you are doing take care x

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