OMG I had THE hugest one ever after having Jonah and stitches to boot. I used metamucil (I also used this during pregnancy), rectinol and anusol wipes, which all got me through in the end. Also the best thing ever to use is Kleenex cottonelle toilet paper, I took some to hospital with me and used it every time I went, and it is soooooooooooooo good. I continued using it after I got home too as it was the only thing I could stand to use. Also the big thick kotex maternity pads were wonderful to use, I know there are thinner ones etc and some only use the big thick ones when their waters break but honestly I loved these ones they give you a bit of extra padding for down there.