Poor honey Yes, I did start to wee normally after 4 weeks. I had the same problem last year after I had a hysterectomy. I just couldn't pee...

I know how depressing it is - it's horrid. If you are not happy with your continence nurse please get another one. This is important - vital for you to get the best care and therefore the best outcome. We all gel differently with different people. So don't feel bad - but I do urge you to get a referral to someone different. Hopefully she will have explained to you that you need to retrain your bladder. Sometimes there can be nerve damage from all that pressure & it takes a bit more time to retrain your bladder. Sometimes it can happen if you don't empty your bladder during labour. It's very important that you don't allow your bladder to over fill as this stretches it (think of it as a balloon) & can cause permanent damage. So, catheterise yourself as per your instructions from your nurse. An IDC is (an indwelling catheter) - so the catheter is in there & a little balloon is filled up with some saline & this keeps the catheter in place - so it can't fall out. Sometimes this can help with retraining as when you get the sensation of a fullish bladder you empty (or every 2-3 hours whichever comes first). This worked for me - both after Immy and after the hysterectomy.

I truly feel your pain & I can understand how this is overshadowing your time with your little one. Have you spoken to a postnatal physio? A consult with a urologist also would be something I would highly recommend. Big cuddles