Fran, the stitches, I had 2nd degree tear, so i don't know if that makes a differnece, but I didn't really have much pain at all. I think it only lasted a few days though. This is what i did to help, maybe it will help you.
I only drank water for the first week, no juice, cordial, softdrink, nothing except water. or the ph is too high and it stings. I had 2 showers per day. to dry the area I used and ordinary pad to just soak up any moisture while I dried the rest of me. I only pat dry after the toilet.
I too continued using maternity pads for comfort, and then switched to a soft pad after that, not ultrathins. on number 2s, 'cause that is a whole nother issue, the midwives told me to cover the area with the stitches when i went. I also tried to do this just before a shower, I also made sure I ate lots of whole grains, weet bix, and fruit in the first week as well.
tmi, but I've even used a mirror and checked out how they are healing, and i can't even see the stitches!! or any scaring iykwim.
Don't know if that will help??
nicki, I hope my loss goes soon. I'm doubtfull though, 'cause i normally have heavy periods.
Star, yay on possible routine. I hope it starts to stick for you.
Dee thanks for answering about the co-sleeping. I keep meaning to ask how you went this time with feeding because you were worried about the pain of the contracting. I noticed I could feel period pains in the first week of feeding, and they were uncomfortable but not too harsh, but all I could do was think of you, and how painfull you had said they get after a few kids. I hope it wasn't too bad for you.
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