Diaper Swappers

babydirtybike · 08-18-2006, 12:49 PM

Ok, so it's been 18 days and I am still not done bleeding here. I am going mental and I just want to go workout. I have been very good about doing nearly nothing, but I am getting to the end of my rope.

My only real activity is a 15-20minute, frumpy mama shuffle around the block just to get some sun so I don't feel like a freakin' vampire.

When did you all stop bleeding? Any tips (homeopathy et al.)?

thanks

Willys Woolies · 08-18-2006, 12:52 PM

I hate to depress you more....but I went 8-12 weeks with each one of mine...even had to go to my follow up appt with it on a couple of occasions.....sorry! You should still be able to get some light exercise if you feel up to it. Did the doctor tell you not to?

annes_cottage · 08-18-2006, 01:17 PM

With my first I bled about 9 weeks and was still bleeding when I went in for my 6 week check up. 2nd one, still bleeding at 6 week check up, I think I stopped at about 7 weeks. 3rd I was nursing so I think I bled like 3 weeks, and the same with my 4th. I think I will probably do the same with this one as I will be nursing!

My other little blessings I did not carry, so none with them.

Hugs mama!!!

mom2fussy · 08-18-2006, 04:50 PM

Sorry to tell you, but I went about 4 1/2 weeks (and I'm breastfeeding), then started up again briefly around 6 weeks. It does slow down a lot towards the end, though, if that's any consolation!

pfratz · 08-18-2006, 05:35 PM

I think I went 4-6 wks with my first. Im now 2 wks pp and still having a bit, though it is light enough that I only have to wear a thin pad.

jenn5388 · 08-18-2006, 06:00 PM

18 days huh?

I know it sucks.. but I gotta laugh.. just a little..

I bled nonstop for 6 months. That was fun!

But let me explain.. I also had a IUD placed at 7weeks PP. But at that point I was still bleeding anyway.

What's even more funny is I had such a bad Blood loss right after having miranda that they wanted to do a Transfusion.. so tell me how i continued to bleed for 6 more months is a Mystery. lol

Don't worry.. it will end shortly.. they say around 4-6 weeks.. it hasn't even been 4 weeks yet.

you won't bleed forever is what i'm saying.

JustAugust · 08-18-2006, 06:14 PM

Yeah, ditto the others, it'll probably last quite a bit longer. I bled for 5 weeks, then got my period at 7 weeks!!! GRR!

StormySar · 08-18-2006, 09:01 PM

Drinking enough water, getting plenty of rest (nap when baby naps!) and good nutrition is essential for a speedy recovery. Generally, lochia lasts 4-6 weeks. It lasted 7 with my first, and 2 with my second. I really cleaned up my act with #2 and it showed. of course, every woman and every postpartum period is different, but I do know that enough water, sleep and good nutrition (and I don't mean eating "healthy" meals from a box, as hard as it is, home made food is really the way to go to ensure good nutrition, and of course cook healthy wholesome meals).

And of course, if you are breasfeeding, nurse, nurse, nurse!

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Kama · 08-19-2006, 07:28 PM

I drank an unbelievably huge amount of water ( I had milk supply issues and thought this would increase my supply), ate better than I have in my life, got plenty of exercise and breastfed practically non stop. I bled until until six weeks to the day it didnt really taper off until the day before it stopped. I know its awful and it is so hard waiting for it to go away hang in there!(I didnt have my "six" week check up until 9 weeks)

08-18-2006, 12:49 PM	#1
babydirtybike Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edmonton bound Posts: 587 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Postpartum Bleeding... Enough already. Ok, so it's been 18 days and I am still not done bleeding here. I am going mental and I just want to go workout. I have been very good about doing nearly nothing, but I am getting to the end of my rope. My only real activity is a 15-20minute, frumpy mama shuffle around the block just to get some sun so I don't feel like a freakin' vampire. When did you all stop bleeding? Any tips (homeopathy et al.)? thanks __________________ Lorraine: DS John July 31/2006 DD Kathleen September 14/2008 DD Maria November 2/2010 New baby coming March 2013!

08-18-2006, 01:17 PM	#3
annes_cottage Accomplice to the Temptress of Fuzzi Fannies Diapers Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW IN Posts: 2,729 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Postpartum Bleeding... Enough already. With my first I bled about 9 weeks and was still bleeding when I went in for my 6 week check up. 2nd one, still bleeding at 6 week check up, I think I stopped at about 7 weeks. 3rd I was nursing so I think I bled like 3 weeks, and the same with my 4th. I think I will probably do the same with this one as I will be nursing! My other little blessings I did not carry, so none with them. Hugs mama!!! __________________ ~Lauri~ Mama of 8 blessings~ wife to Grady~ Avi pic: Leland 1 yr

08-18-2006, 04:50 PM	#4
mom2fussy Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 783 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100%	Re: Postpartum Bleeding... Enough already. Sorry to tell you, but I went about 4 1/2 weeks (and I'm breastfeeding), then started up again briefly around 6 weeks. It does slow down a lot towards the end, though, if that's any consolation!

08-18-2006, 05:35 PM	#5
pfratz Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 941 Ratings: 49 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Postpartum Bleeding... Enough already. I think I went 4-6 wks with my first. Im now 2 wks pp and still having a bit, though it is light enough that I only have to wear a thin pad. __________________ Miranda ~mama to Ricky, Kevin, Simon, & Charlie

08-18-2006, 06:00 PM	#6
jenn5388 Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 4,300 Ratings: 161 Feedback: 100%	Re: Postpartum Bleeding... Enough already. 18 days huh? I know it sucks.. but I gotta laugh.. just a little.. I bled nonstop for 6 months. That was fun! But let me explain.. I also had a IUD placed at 7weeks PP. But at that point I was still bleeding anyway. What's even more funny is I had such a bad Blood loss right after having miranda that they wanted to do a Transfusion.. so tell me how i continued to bleed for 6 more months is a Mystery. lol Don't worry.. it will end shortly.. they say around 4-6 weeks.. it hasn't even been 4 weeks yet. you won't bleed forever is what i'm saying.