http://www.babyandbump.com Chat and get advice about postnatal issues (Healing, PND, checkups etc). en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:57:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb-v370/misc/rss.jpg http://www.babyandbump.com http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77650-need-your-help.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:08:14 GMT I need to get bloodwork done tomorrow. I cannot have any food or drink except water for 10 hours up until the tests. So I cannot have my morning... I need to get bloodwork done tomorrow. I cannot have any food or drink except water for 10 hours up until the tests.

So I cannot have my morning coffee. :hissy::hissy:

Every morning I forget and have coffee....and by that time realize I cannot get my bloodwork done.

So.........remind me tomorrow that I cannot have coffee! :rofl: ]]> Postnatal Support leeanne http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77650-need-your-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77588-sex.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:06:30 GMT ok, Mark and I still haven't done the deed and the longer wwe go the worse I feel about it. Has anyone else gone this long?? ]]> Postnatal Support reallytinyamy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77588-sex.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77579-normal.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:25:04 GMT I was expecting a bit of hair loss, but Chloe is over 4 months now and this is the result of me washing my hair this morning. Image:... I was expecting a bit of hair loss, but Chloe is over 4 months now and this is the result of me washing my hair this morning.




Surely I shouldn't be losing this much now, and it comes out in clumps if I touch it too. ]]> Postnatal Support reallytinyamy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77579-normal.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77516-go-back-normal.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:21:58 GMT I have been waiting for a long time for my pubic bone to go back to normal, but it still has not. For instance, if I push something heavy along the... I have been waiting for a long time for my pubic bone to go back to normal, but it still has not. For instance, if I push something heavy along the floor with my foot (if you get what I mean) it hurts my pubic bone, as if it has not gone back into place yet. Or if I try to do push-ups, it hurts as well. It has been six and a half months now, so shouldn't it be normal again? ]]> Postnatal Support Alexas Mommy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77516-go-back-normal.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77515-its-gone.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:00:19 GMT I hadn't weighed myself since the 19th when I came home from the hospital because I was so disgusted hah. So I stepped on the scales a little while ago and my weight is gone! I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight :happydance: I got into my pre-preg jeans too. The fit me, but they fit me...different? I'm excitteeddd :muaha: I'm thanking God it was mostly swelling and not so much actual fat :) ]]> Postnatal Support rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77515-its-gone.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77344-post-pregnancy-exercise.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:48:49 GMT To any Mums who have started exercising, or are planning to when did you start to feel up for it?

I am *desperate* to get back into a gym. I'm big on fitness as I'll be applying to the military reserves in the summer.

I'm going to start off slow, with my GPs go ahead but was wondering if there was an average time where Mummies felt they could start again. ]]> Postnatal Support rafwife http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77344-post-pregnancy-exercise.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77336-oh-happy-day.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:31:37 GMT I've got in my pre-pregnancy jeans today!!! :happydance:

Yes, I have a bit of a 'muffin top' but nothing loose tops wont hide till I lose some more weight. I didnt have to lay on the bed and pull the zip with a coat hanger or pliers either!!!

I feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel!!! :D ]]> Postnatal Support Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77336-oh-happy-day.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77300-after-birth-pains.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:34:28 GMT well a day after i had zane i had after birth pains like mini contractions which ive been told is normal and they were fine. Zane is now 9wks 4 days... well a day after i had zane i had after birth pains like mini contractions which ive been told is normal and they were fine.

Zane is now 9wks 4 days old and yesterday while feeding him (bottle) i started getting a dull pain in my back and side and then it got really bad and felty like a bad contraction this lasted for about 5-10 mins.

is it normal to have a after pain this late on or cud it be something else?

very confused havent had any other problems apart from this ]]> Postnatal Support moomin_troll http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77300-after-birth-pains.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77247-6-months-later-still-dodgey-periods.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:17:50 GMT Caitlyn is 6 months in 5 days :shock: but that's not the reason for this thread obv. My periods are still proper weird. They were normal, monthly and regular from a month after her birth untill last month, I was a week late but the period was pretty normal. Now I'm about 3 weeks late, and I can't possibley be pregnant. Is this because of BF, or am I broke?

:( ]]> Postnatal Support toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77247-6-months-later-still-dodgey-periods.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77065-mervs-mum.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:19:13 GMT Mervs Mum how r you ???? and you had your fist child at and early age like me i was 18 with my first and 36 now so being a young mum and older mum... Mervs Mum how r you ???? and you had your fist child at and early age like me i was 18 with my first and 36 now so being a young mum and older mum is totaly differnt , would you say you had more eangy with your first but more patiens now ????? :hugs: mandy moo:rofl: ]]> Postnatal Support hotsexymum http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77065-mervs-mum.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77048-we-did.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:36:52 GMT Me and Oh had sex for the first time again... It was great :) Hurt for a second and then was great.. Now im paranoidn im going to get pregnant... Me and Oh had sex for the first time again... It was great :) Hurt for a second and then was great..

Now im paranoidn im going to get pregnant again lol!

Im hoping that since my locia just stopped a few days ago and I haven't had a period that the chances will be slim...

Im going to be thinking about this non-stop until I get my period now lol. ]]> Postnatal Support ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77048-we-did.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77043-anyone-else-cry.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:15:31 GMT when they miss their baby? we went out last night and skip's mum babysat lexi, but she took her to her house to stay over and i am sooo upset because i just miss her so much =( ]]> Postnatal Support Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/77043-anyone-else-cry.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76902-those-ladies-have-gone-through-labor.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:52:33 GMT .. were the contractions comparable to extremely BAD period cramps? Because I'm having the most horrid cramps i've ever had in my life and when I'm doubling over in agony, I figured if contractions felt anything like this I would need an epidural! And this is coming from me, who wants to have a natural (possibly home) birth... Or am I a big baby and contractions are much worse? ]]> Postnatal Support elly460 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76902-those-ladies-have-gone-through-labor.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76854-youre-all-going-think-im-mad.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:08:37 GMT I get sooooooo jealous of women at the end of their pregnancy. I wish I could be in labour again! :shock: I get sooooooo jealous of women at the end of their pregnancy. I wish I could be in labour again!

:shock: ]]> Postnatal Support toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76854-youre-all-going-think-im-mad.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76800-first-period-tmi.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:43:32 GMT two questions really first of all is it ok to use tampons yet or should I still use pads and this is the TMI bit I have noticed loads of little clots... two questions really first of all is it ok to use tampons yet or should I still use pads and this is the TMI bit I have noticed loads of little clots in my blood is this normal I never had it before in my usual periods pre pregnancy! thanks girls

x ]]> Postnatal Support Becky http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76800-first-period-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76540-sore-bits-still.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:05:16 GMT well katie's 18 days old now and she gve mummy a lovely 3rd degree tear! at my 10 day appt the midife said my stitches were all pink and healed. they still hurt a little if i did too much, but in general they were ok.

at 14 days i was a naughty mummy and couldnt resist daddy anymore lol. everythin was ok after it, but yesterday we tried again, but i stopped him. anyway, my bits are all sore now.

has anyone else still had pain after ths long? or do you reckon its the :sex:? ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76540-sore-bits-still.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76532-stringy-discharge-sorry-tmi.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:51:19 GMT Obviously I expect to get discharge but the last 2 weeks or so I have had a lot of clear stringy discharge that has almost a snot type consistency... Obviously I expect to get discharge but the last 2 weeks or so I have had a lot of clear stringy discharge that has almost a snot type consistency (sorry, I did warn you!!) I've had this before occasionally but never this much. Is there anything it could be or am I just being paraniod? I don't know whether it's because I haven't had sex in forever or something. ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76532-stringy-discharge-sorry-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76431-stomach-after-c-section.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:04:43 GMT I had my lo just over 6 weeks ago in an elective section cause she was breech. When i get up in the morning my tummy is relatively flat but as the... I had my lo just over 6 weeks ago in an elective section cause she was breech. When i get up in the morning my tummy is relatively flat but as the day goes on it gradually swells up till it gets to the stage i look about 6 months pregnant :O Also every so often the area above my scar goes a bit numb :( Anyone else experience anything like this? Ive had my scar checked and they've said its heeled fine and these problems are having are natural but ive never heard anyone say theyve experienced this ]]> Postnatal Support lilysmum http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76431-stomach-after-c-section.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76368-just-cant-believe-my-luck-grrrrrr.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:46:59 GMT ... need to RANT! Rihanna is 10 weeks old tomorrow, and I have my first night out arranged for Saturday (first night out since New Years Eve... ... need to RANT!

Rihanna is 10 weeks old tomorrow, and I have my first night out arranged for Saturday (first night out since New Years Eve 2007)... and bought a new outfit n stuff

AND what goes n bloody happens today, the bloody (literally!) :witch: arrives!!! Great... so yes was expecting a bad hangover, but now it will be mega!!! as always have worse hangovers when I am on my PPPP!!!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :muaha::dohh::hissy::hissy::hissy: ]]> Postnatal Support Donna79x http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76368-just-cant-believe-my-luck-grrrrrr.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76331-birthing-ball-baby.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:44:11 GMT I have found a wonderful thing for calming baby - my birthing ball! When he is really upset and nothing will do, I bounce really gently on the ball I... I have found a wonderful thing for calming baby - my birthing ball! When he is really upset and nothing will do, I bounce really gently on the ball I used during my pregnancy. Not only is it nice and relaxing for me, but Oliver loves it! Even if he doesn't go to sleep, it calms him right down. Has anyone else trieds this, or is it just me??!!!!! ]]> Postnatal Support XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76331-birthing-ball-baby.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76270-1st-period-after-giving-birth-has-happened-you.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:08:48 GMT Hi all

Well, after nearly 11 months of not having a period, I am just starting now!!! I have to say I haven't missed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess we all get that caught up with looking after our new precious bundle, we forget that we have to go through that horrible "thing" each month!!!

Couldn't find another thread about this so thought it may help others. I never even thought about starting to get back to normal until this morning when I had a show!

So, a few questions:

How many months since your last one?
How long after you gave birth was it before you had your first period?
Was it a normal one?
How long did it take for you to have a normal period?


Ok:
1 - my last one was end of Dec 07
2 - 2 1/2 months
3 - We will see!!! So far aching back, feeling heavy and craving chocolate!
4 - I'll have to let you know. ]]> Postnatal Support charlie07 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76270-1st-period-after-giving-birth-has-happened-you.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76089-tested.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:32:29 GMT .
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It was Negative! i am so happy because it wasn't the right time yet i am a little gutted too but me and Ian have the rest of our lives together :D:cloud9:

Booked an appointment with doctors to see why i'm still not coming on and why i am getting pregnancy symptoms yet getting a neg result. Doctors was busy so it isn't til next Wednesday and i won't be online because i will have moved out then :( will text Sams_mum and let you all know xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76089-tested.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76076-why-do-always-feel-sick.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:34:17 GMT :cry: Ever since having Maxim I feel sick I have constant head aches of which im taking excederin pills for, I am always feeling sick to my stomach... :cry: Ever since having Maxim I feel sick

I have constant head aches of which im taking excederin pills for, I am always feeling sick to my stomach , no energy what so ever ..cranky and just plain annoyed about everything ..

No ive had my period about 4 times since max was born and each time I do the sympthoms get worst I cant take this anymore ..I do eat mabey not enough but I eat fruits, veg , meat ect..

what could be wrong with me ? ]]> Postnatal Support 1st_baby http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/76076-why-do-always-feel-sick.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75999-your-diet-weight-now.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:45:59 GMT Not that I'm being nosy!!

I've always been a big eater, junk food being my main weakness :blush: and apart from when I was pregnant I've never been more that 7.5 stone (I am only 5 foot 2) and I hate it. But since having Grace I've had less and less time to eat and if I do eat it's just quick things like crisps or sandwiches from boots and I think that's one of the reasons that I feel so crappy all the time. I weighed myself a few weeks ago and I only weighed 6 stone 11 which depressed me so much.

What are your diets like now you have your LO to look after?? Any ideas on something extremely quick and healthy food?

(This thread isn't meant to make anyone feel bad and I'm certainly not bragging about my weight. I'd love to be a size 12!!) ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75999-your-diet-weight-now.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75977-lochia.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:10:20 GMT So it practically stopped, then since yesterday its gone back really heavy and bright red. Heavier than it was at the beginning actually. Is that... So it practically stopped, then since yesterday its gone back really heavy and bright red. Heavier than it was at the beginning actually. Is that normal? ]]> Postnatal Support rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75977-lochia.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75890-peoples-reactions-c-section.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:01:00 GMT Any other c section mummies finding that they have to jusify why they had a c section?!? i find that whenever people ask me how i found giving... Any other c section mummies finding that they have to jusify why they had a c section?!?


i find that whenever people ask me how i found giving birth and i say i had a c section they give me a dirty look. i then explain why i had a c section and that i went though a long labour and the pushing stage jack just got stuck, pooped and then his heart rate was dipping. they then say oh thats ok then :saywha: what gives them the right to comment on jacks birth like that. no wonder i have issues with his birth with people around me acting like this :cry: ]]> Postnatal Support clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75890-peoples-reactions-c-section.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75769-epidurals.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:35:13 GMT So.... Im in two minds about epidurals. Basically I want to give birth in the mid-wife led birthing centre as its nicer than the main hospital. You... So.... Im in two minds about epidurals. Basically I want to give birth in the mid-wife led birthing centre as its nicer than the main hospital. You get your own ensuite room the entire time and OH can stay all the time. But.... I cant have an epidural there. I really dont want pethidine as it sounds awful.

So some women are really dead against having epidurals and say dont even give me one if im screaming for it and some women say they are amazing.

I'd like to know what everyones experiences are of them and if you are/were dead set against having one yourself why is this?

Thanks ]]> Postnatal Support sparkswillfly http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75769-epidurals.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75709-think-have-pnd.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:39:47 GMT :cry::cry:i have been feeling like this for ages but didn't realise it was pnd or maybe i just didn't want to admit it to myself. my OH has been saying it to me, very nicely that maybe i should go to the doctor and just talk to him. the more i think about it the more it seems i do. i have been looking at the symptoms on here and i do have alot of them. i was in with the nurse today with Jack and had a word with her and she was really nice and said it did sound like a touch of it. she gave me an appointment with the doctor for next monday but said if i need to speak to her before then i can call her. today i feel really bad. feel like crying all the time. its nothing to do with not wanting Jack. in fact i can't stand to be away from him. i hate anyone else holding him and want to feed him myself all the time. my OH helps me but even then i am watching him with him and end up just taking him back off him. i feel so bad for doing that though cos he is a great dad and is well able to mind him. anyway i feel better for writing this down and hopefully my doctor will be able to make me feel better. thanks for reading this :hugs: ]]> Postnatal Support ladymilly http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75709-think-have-pnd.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75523-baths.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:33:24 GMT How long did you wait to have a bath after a c-section? My sheet says 1-2 weeks but I'm only 8 days in. Anyone take one this soon or should I wait until the full 2 weeks are up? ]]> Postnatal Support rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75523-baths.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75518-not-get-pregnant.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:07:33 GMT I really really do not want to get pregnant again after LO. OH and I have discussed having a second child, and we both think 5/6 years is the... I really really do not want to get pregnant again after LO. OH and I have discussed having a second child, and we both think 5/6 years is the earliest we'd think about it.

So apparently the MWs at the hospital give you a 'contraception talk' (lol) after you give birth. I've only ever been on the pill, but I'm not the best at taking it.

I've heard good and bad things about pretty much every method of contraception but I'm willing to put up with some bad side effects if it means I don't get pregnant again.

Short of getting OH snipped (joke :rofl:) or never letting him near me again....what method do you girls recommend after you've had a baby? ]]> Postnatal Support rafwife http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75518-not-get-pregnant.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75366-am-covered-sex-wise.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:27:58 GMT Hi gals, sorry not been on much - you know how it is eh? Well my question is quite simple really. I began taking my pill a while ago but it made me... Hi gals, sorry not been on much - you know how it is eh?

Well my question is quite simple really.

I began taking my pill a while ago but it made me feel really sick so I stopped it (using extra protection of course) had my period and then a couple of weeks later started a different pill (which I feel fine on btw)

I've taken it correctly for the whole month and now I'm ready for my week break but I wondered if I would then be 'covered' when I start my next pack or should I use extra protection for the next month as well?

I'm just a little confused and not ready for bubs number 2 just yet!!

xx xx ]]> Postnatal Support debralouise http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75366-am-covered-sex-wise.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75336-stress.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:11:06 GMT I was talking to Ian the other day about us trying for baby #2 next year and then it made me think, i haven't been on for a while now and i worked it out and it's now 5 weeks and 4 days. i am on the pill and using condoms mostly all the time. I've been feeling a bit sick the past week but i just put that down to the flu??

My periods are a little messed up since having J, since getting together with Ian:

October 17th - came on light, no pains and for 5 days
November 4th - Came on clotting, bad cramps and on for 2 days

and nothing since .. what do you think girls? xx ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75336-stress.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75283-6-week-checkup.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:41:34 GMT what happens? do you just book a regular appointment and tell them when you get there or let them know its for a post natal checkup? can it be any... what happens? do you just book a regular appointment and tell them when you get there or let them know its for a post natal checkup? can it be any doctor in the practice or does it have to be your actual doctor? ]]> Postnatal Support Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75283-6-week-checkup.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75074-first-thing.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:19:31 GMT you thought of and said to your baby when you met them for the first time??? you thought of and said to your baby when you met them for the first time??? ]]> Postnatal Support clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75074-first-thing.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75055-uncontrolable-crying-panick-attack.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:48:31 GMT Are these a symptom of depression/PND?? Any answers will be a huge help my LO is due back in an hour and i cant stop crying and im struggling to... Are these a symptom of depression/PND??

Any answers will be a huge help

my LO is due back in an hour and i cant stop crying and im struggling to breath which im guessing is a panicky attack of somesort..

my head is screaming "no i dont want her back yet" and my heart is going "evil bitch your her mother"

please help me i dont know whats going on ]]> Postnatal Support welshcakes79 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75055-uncontrolable-crying-panick-attack.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75044-wheres-ema-gone.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:51:34 GMT Just noticed she hasn't been on for ages!
Anyone heard from her? :confused:

Maybe I should send her a text.,.... ]]> Postnatal Support taperjeangirl http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/75044-wheres-ema-gone.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74953-still-having-pain.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:10:43 GMT I didn't really notice it after Hannah's birth for a few weeks (but was in so much pain elsewhere that that doesn't shock me :rofl:) Anyways I have this pain in my lower right abdomen, it hurts when I move certain ways or when I do a lot of walking. I thought it'd eventually go away on it's own but it's been 4 months tomorrow :hissy: I know I probably shouldn't even ask but should I be concerned and go to the doctor? ]]> Postnatal Support Vickie http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74953-still-having-pain.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74935-checklist-post-natal-depression.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:44:42 GMT Hiya girls, I don't often venture into this part of the forum but found this and thought it would be of some use to someone:hugs:


Checklist

This checklist is not intended to be used to diagnose antenatal or postnatal depression. Instead, we hope that it will help you express the way you have been feeling over the past two weeks.

Some of the symptoms and feelings will be hard to admit, but we urge you to be honest, because this will make it easier for you to get the help you and your baby deserve. Remember that all new mothers feel this way some of the time. Such feelings are part of the adjustment to motherhood. But when mothers feel bad often, or most of the time, we believe that it is important that you get help from a health professional urgently.

TRY NOT TO FEEL GUILTY – YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME

At least one in ten new mothers do have clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy and in the first year after the birth of a baby.

When you have completed the checklist, please add up your score, and look at how to interpret it. Please note the bulleted symptoms and feelings and the comment about them at the end.

Good luck. Please contact us if you need further information and help.

To complete the Checklist, please fill in the appropriate column - i.e. the one that comes closest to the way you have been feeling and thinking during the past two weeks.

0 = NOT AT ALL
1 = FROM TIME TO TIME
2 = QUITE OFTEN
3 = MOST OF THE TIME



Symptoms and Feelings 0
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Appetite change ( )
Being forgetful ( )
Being indecisive ( )
Confused thinking ( )
Crying spells ( )
Fears or fantasies of harming yourself or others ( )
Fears or fantasies of harming baby ( )
Feeling afraid ( )
Feeling angry ( )
Feeling anxious ( )
Feeling depressed ( )
Feeling fatigued ( )
Feeling frustrated ( )
Feeling guilty ( )
Feeling hopeless ( )
Feeling irritable ( )
Feeling like a bad mother ( )
Feeling lonely ( )
Feeling no love for the baby ( )
Feeling numb ( )
Feeling out of control ( )
Feeling panicky ( )
Feeling that your baby would be better off without you ( )
Feeling trapped ( )
Feeling unsupported – that no-one cares about you ( )
Having scary thoughts ( )
Insomnia/changes in your sleep patterns ( )
Loss of concentration ( )
Loss of interest in your appearance ( )
Loss of libido – no interest in sex ( )
Loss of motivation ( )
Loss of self-esteem ( )
Mood swings ( )
Obsessive thinking – weird thoughts keep going round in your head ( )
Panic attacks ( )
Pre-occupation with death –often thinking about death and dying ( )
Suicidal thinking – thinking of killing yourself ( )
Unusual conflict and fights with people close to you ( )
Unusual physical symptoms- headaches, irregular heartbeat, nausea, “knot in your stomach” etc. ( )
Unusual weight gain or loss ( )
Other ( )
SCORE (write total score here) [ ]

CONTACT A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS THAT ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED.

GUIDELINES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF YOUR TOTAL SCORE

Less than 40 =MILD adjustment difficulties;
41-69 =MODERATE-SEVERE Depression and Anxiety
70+ =SEVERE DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY


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If you score above 40, we recommend that you print this form and take it to your health professional immediately.

Please note: The CHECKLIST is intended to indicate and articulate the most common symptoms and feelings of Depression & Anxiety in pregnancy and during the first year after a baby. It is not an established diagnostic instrument.

©Liz Mills ]]> Postnatal Support Mamafy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74935-checklist-post-natal-depression.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74729-swelling.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:09 GMT For anyone else who ended up with severe swelling in pregnancy, how long did it take to go away? I still have tons and tons of swelling on my... For anyone else who ended up with severe swelling in pregnancy, how long did it take to go away? I still have tons and tons of swelling on my stomach, its like big pouches of fluid and it is so, so disgusting. My feet are still bad too. When does it normally start to go away?? ]]> Postnatal Support rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74729-swelling.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74674-am-brody-want-1-more-baby-dont-undertand-harry-only-6lb-15oz-11-weeks.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:33:56 GMT am brody and want 1 more baby i dont undertand it harry is only 6lb 15oz at 11 weeks he is still a baby and am brody :dohh: am brody and want 1 more baby i dont undertand it harry is only 6lb 15oz at 11 weeks he is still a baby and am brody :dohh: ]]> Postnatal Support hotsexymum http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74674-am-brody-want-1-more-baby-dont-undertand-harry-only-6lb-15oz-11-weeks.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74309-thank-you-ladies.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:56 GMT Well i wanna start by saying thank you for your advice on the sting..... Last night I couldnt walk that well... Had a bath and i had 3 blood clots!... Well i wanna start by saying thank you for your advice on the sting.....

Last night I couldnt walk that well... Had a bath and i had 3 blood clots! Phone NHS direct...no one called me back! and this morning i couldn't get out of bed not even able to pick Maizie Bleu up.... made me feel totally useless.... managed to go a loo and had a major blood clot on my pad! (sorry tmi) so i went to hospital.....

I have a water and womb infection! so i am now on tablets for a week.... they are massive! like a horse tablet!

xxx ]]> Postnatal Support MummyJade http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74309-thank-you-ladies.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74141-coil.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:48:08 GMT im thinking of different forms of cotraception can somebody tell me a bit about the coil? im thinking of different forms of cotraception can somebody tell me a bit about the coil? ]]> Postnatal Support ricschick http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/74141-coil.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73986-need-advice-lo-sleeping.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:44:59 GMT Just wondering at what point I should be able to leave my LO go to sleep on her own? She'll be 2 weeks old on Friday and I don't want her to always need to go to sleep either on the boob or being held/nursed. A few times she's fallen asleep on her own in her cot (like just now - woohoo) but generally she falls asleep feeding. I don't want to set up bad habits of her not being able to go to sleep on her own. Is it ok to leave her to go to sleep provided she is fed and burped etc?

Should I have done this from birth anyway? I feel awful because she's just so tiny and I want her to feel safe, but I'm really lost. Sometimes I think the cuddling is for my needs rather than hers!

Hope you can help me! ]]> Postnatal Support AC81 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73986-need-advice-lo-sleeping.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73812-warning-tmi.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:01:26 GMT Hi ladies, i had my lil man Freddie on Friday evening and had pretty heavy bleeding since which i know is normal....HOWEVER....tonight i went to the... Hi ladies, i had my lil man Freddie on Friday evening and had pretty heavy bleeding since which i know is normal....HOWEVER....tonight i went to the loo and in my knickers i found a golf ball size piece of jelly which was dark red in colour????

Has anyone else had this? Its kinda scared me!!!xx ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73812-warning-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73722-very-sore-hands.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:47:13 GMT the skins on my fingers and hands keeps cracking open i have cuts all over my fingers from the literally cracking or splitting open. Does anyone have... the skins on my fingers and hands keeps cracking open
i have cuts all over my fingers from the literally cracking or splitting open.
Does anyone have this? I think it has to be related to post partum because I have never had this problem. I have tried hand cream but it doesnt help.
Someone told me she thinks its coz you wash your hands lots more once you have a baby, every time you change them, doing dishes etc.
I dont know if thats it, doesnt seem like that would do this to my hands.
Should I see a doctor? Just wondering who else if anyone has this problem.:dishes: ]]> Postnatal Support cupcake http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73722-very-sore-hands.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73713-doctors-appointment-today-update.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:22:35 GMT regarding my monthly cycles.

Place any bet my doctor will say "You have to wait 6 months for your body to regulate."

You know what I will say.........give me a prescription to the bloody pill until such time!

Actually, he's a very good doctor but I don't know how he will react to this or what he will do.

Bringing in my calendar to show.

Thankfully, I have had a break since the 14th. ]]> Postnatal Support leeanne http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73713-doctors-appointment-today-update.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73648-little-advice-please.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:13:44 GMT Hey Ladies.... Hopefully i am in the right part! I gave birth to my little girl 5 days ago... I had no stitches but i had a 1st degree tear... Hey Ladies....

Hopefully i am in the right part!
I gave birth to my little girl 5 days ago... I had no stitches but i had a 1st degree tear inside... midwife said it wasn't worth stitching....

Just wondering if any one knew how long it would sting 'down there' when weeing? and what you found helped when weeing?

Thank you xxx ]]> Postnatal Support MummyJade http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73648-little-advice-please.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73627-had-great-night-out.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:02:11 GMT Last night I went out with one of my friends to a pampered chef party. It was so nice after the last couple days of hell with Jasmine... I wasnt... Last night I went out with one of my friends to a pampered chef party.

It was so nice after the last couple days of hell with Jasmine... I wasnt even sure if I was going to get to go because of how she had been, and my OH got called to work and he ws supposed to have been home to be with her, but she was feeling better anyways...

So we took Jasmine to the party with us, it was just a small one at my friends moms...

Jasmine was great, my friend look after her alot so I could have a break... I even had a small glass of wine..

It was such a nice stress reliever! I was even less snappy with my poor OH when he got home last night...

See? Everyone mom needs to go out and have fun sometimes. ]]> Postnatal Support ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73627-had-great-night-out.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73614-my-bethy-boo-poorly.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:03:21 GMT :hi: every1!

my little boo is poorly, she's got a really bad cold but it's gone onto her chest and she's really having trouble with her feeds. It seems to irritate her and she coughs and coughs until she's red in the face.
I took her to the doctors last night just 4 peace of mind that it wasn't anything too serious with her being so young and he's put her on antibiotics.
Do u think she's too young to be on antibiotics or do u think that it's probbaly a good thing to shift this awful cold. She's had it for weeks by the way.
She seems to have perked up already today so i'm hoping she'll be snot and cough free very soon!
xx ]]> Postnatal Support Belle http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73614-my-bethy-boo-poorly.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73581-c-sections.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:46:53 GMT someone please tell me this gets easier in a few days. I'm about 36 hours in and I was NOT prepped or warned how much this hurts. I know it takes weeks and up to 6 months to fully recover, But how long does it take till you stop feeling like you're ripping your stomach open everytime you stand? ]]> Postnatal Support rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73581-c-sections.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73535-omg-help.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:29:57 GMT I've diagnosed myself with PND its 9 weeks now.
I always found it hard but these past few days are ridiculous!
As I'm writing this now Kiara is crying here eyes out :cry:
Past 4 days she has stayed up untill 7am! I've had enough! :hissy:
OH just sleeps through it! :cry: And i don't want to wake him up cause he has college! Shes driving me nuts! I just wanna throw something at her to shut her up and yes i know that sounds bad but I'm going insane!!!!!! :hissy:
I don't know what to do :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
I could just shoot myself I'm just soooo stressed!
Whats worse is OH got diagnosed with anxiety and he doesn't do anything but college! It pisses me off :cry: ]]> Postnatal Support Jinty http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73535-omg-help.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73229-poop-tmi.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:50:51 GMT Since giving birth, when I go to the loo it really hurts to poop :blush: I don't have any tearing or stitches though and I know it's not piles. Is there anything else it could be? ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73229-poop-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73189-period-day-after-sex-possibly-tmi.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:54:06 GMT Ok so 10 weeks on, and I'd had no signs of period coming.. saturday night, my partner and I had spur of the moment sex several times without using anything :blush:

Today, my period's come. Is there any chance I could still get pregnant? As I googled :dohh:it and it came up about someone getting their period the day after and then finding out they were pregnant. (I don't believe everything I read, more open minded about it.) If so, how soon after would be best to test?

Also Tom is abit oclicy so been giving him infacol which is working wonders, but Tom has started projectile vomiting, is there anything we can do to prevent this? Is it normal? :blush: ]]> Postnatal Support GemLou http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/73189-period-day-after-sex-possibly-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72933-bruising-baby-birth.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:18:17 GMT A lot of people are shocked when i show them Caitlyn's first pictures as she has quite a bad bruise from a failed Ventous. I have struggled with this in the past, mainly through people telling me i should sue etc. I think we live in a society too quick to blame sometimes. I am confident the doctors did everything they could and this was simply an accident, and luckily she is fine.

I just wondered if it had happened to anyone else or is it really that rare?

Heres a pic

]]> Postnatal Support amy_tea http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72933-bruising-baby-birth.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72922-two-months-no-period.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:38:16 GMT Hey guys,have been taking a teeny break for a week now for study purposes *yawn*

:D
Hope everyone's ok!

Question : Lola will be 2 months old on Wednesday and my post birth bleeding ended loooong ago,when she was 3 weeks.
I still haven't gotten my period!

I'm not breastfeeding and the only way I could be pregnant is if I'm carrying the next Mesiah so what's going on then?! :huh:

I've also been having some pretty sudden hot flashes,my whole face goes red and there's this painful pulsating in my head.
Is this worth going to the doctor (:lol: I'm not usually a hypohondriac honestly ).

Amy xxxxx ]]> Postnatal Support nikky0907 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72922-two-months-no-period.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72833-bleeding-again-after-period.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:32:06 GMT My lo was born on 24th july 2008 & the first period i had was on 21/10/2008
Since yday i have had light bleeding again- is this my period again??

Pre pregnancy my periods were very regular- is this perhaps just bcoz its my first & things are settling in yet?? ]]> Postnatal Support Angelica http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72833-bleeding-again-after-period.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72517-am-only-one.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:18:47 GMT ...that isn't broody? I don't want to have another baby until I'm a lot older now. Grace is enough for me at the minute! ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72517-am-only-one.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72502-limbo.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:12 GMT I still haven't left Caitlyn for very long. To be honest, it's my own problem. I don't want to leave her, part of me would LOVE a night off, to the point I sometimes (I really hope people don't jump on me for saying this it is just how I feel sometimes) wish I was ill or something and had no choice but to let someone else look after her.

I feel loads better getting that out. I don't want to leave her. It'd bother me more than her. I know people will say just try it it won't be so bad but I don't want to leave her. I have no want to do anything else. I just.. wish someone would look after her while I was there. So I could have a rest but still be here if she needed me. I mean, needed me, not she moaned so they give her back, or she isn't smiling so it's boring. You know?

:dohh: I'm rambling sorry. I just had a 20minute nap and now I feel WORSE!! ]]> Postnatal Support toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/72502-limbo.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71958-finally.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:56:23 GMT :happydance::happydance: I feel so happy today ... i love my babyyy!!! i love my OH!!! i am so happy with life today :D :rofl: pointless thread... :happydance::happydance:

I feel so happy today ... i love my babyyy!!! i love my OH!!! i am so happy with life today :D

:rofl: pointless thread sorry girls xxx ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71958-finally.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71680-anyone-feeling-isolated-since-having-their-lo.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:53:04 GMT *sigh* Think I am just having an off day but was just wondering if anyone else is feeling isolated since giving birth? I called my friend today and... *sigh*
Think I am just having an off day but was just wondering if anyone else is feeling isolated since giving birth?

I called my friend today and she said she didn't phone as much incase I was sleeping and didn't think I could be bothered with company with having a little baby to look after.
I am finding most people are thinking like this!!
My close friends are all working through the day so I am shut in all day with the baby and I am starting to get cabin fever!
I do go out shopping and stuff like that but it's still pretty rubbish if you are on your own!
By the time the weekend comes I am too tired to go out for a drink with friends :hissy:

I am really missing work and my social life (as selfish as that sounds :blush:)

Having Daisy is amazing and I wouldn't change that but I do need to get some sort of social life back I think, sorry for my wee rant but I feel better now I have written it down xxx:hugs:

Oh god this does sound really selfish doesn't it :sad1: ]]> Postnatal Support taperjeangirl http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71680-anyone-feeling-isolated-since-having-their-lo.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71613-constipation-bit-embarrasing.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:16:48 GMT Hi, Has anyone else experienced constipation since having bubs? I did a lot of pushing during the birth - 3 hours and really hard pushing, and as a... Hi,

Has anyone else experienced constipation since having bubs? I did a lot of pushing during the birth - 3 hours and really hard pushing, and as a result my bum feels like it is inside out (sorry if tmi!). I had an epesiotomy too, and my bits just are not the same any more. My pelvic floor muscles are non existent and I have real problems with my backside. I just wondered if anyone else had this problem and how long it takes to get better?

I would only share this stuff with you girls!

Thanks:blush: ]]> Postnatal Support Hoping http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71613-constipation-bit-embarrasing.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71232-do-you-know.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:48:33 GMT When the lochia is actually done? The last week it has been on and off, slowly getting less and less amounts of blood. Last night and today so far... When the lochia is actually done? The last week it has been on and off, slowly getting less and less amounts of blood.

Last night and today so far I haven't had anything. Id love to NOT wear a pad for a bit, im paranoid that I will try and take it off and then I will start bleeding again.

I hate pads and they irritate my lady parts... lol sorry TMI.. ]]> Postnatal Support ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71232-do-you-know.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71136-oh-bugger.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:41:02 GMT *As some of you know, I suffered with SPD for most of my pregnancy, and was on crutches from about 20 weeks. Well, literally as soon as Morgan was... As some of you know, I suffered with SPD for most of my pregnancy, and was on crutches from about 20 weeks.

Well, literally as soon as Morgan was born, the pain almost disappeared and within a week I was 100% back to normal again. A few weeks later I had a bit of a flare up for a couple of days, but then ok again.

Today.... I'm having a MAJOR flare up!! :cry: My left hip felt a bit bruised last night, but not overly painful so didn't think much of it! Morgan woke up about 4.30am and I got up fine, but as I was carrying her down the stairs, I felt my pubic bone grate and the pain came flooding back! :hissy:

By 6am I couldn't move and had to shout up to Leigh to get up and come help me with Morgan. I took some Co-dydramol and tried to get in a comfortable position. I was hoping it would calm down enough for Leigh to go to work, but nooooooooooooooooooo!! I couldn't even bend over enough to put Morgan in her bouncy chair!! :dohh:

So Leigh's had to take the day off to look after Morgan, while I slowly die in agony on the sofa! The painkillers are doing naff all! :hissy:

Do you think this is just a passing twinge or is this a sign that things aren't properly healed after all? Leigh's had to get my crutches out the loft, just so that I can get to the loo on my own!!! :blush: ]]> Postnatal Support Tabs http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71136-oh-bugger.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71126-another-birth-control-thread.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:23:04 GMT Just wondering what you guys are using and the side affects...
Also I'm considering the coil for an option but would like to hear more about it.
I have looked it up online but you don't really get people's experiences with them. So if you don't mind sharing I will very appreciate it :)
xxxx ]]> Postnatal Support Jinty http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/71126-another-birth-control-thread.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70995-hormone-coil-breastfeeding-advice.html Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:27:54 GMT Hi everyone Just looking for some advice. I am wanting to go on the coil now and like the sound of the hormone coil (light periods 100% efficient!)... Hi everyone

Just looking for some advice. I am wanting to go on the coil now and like the sound of the hormone coil (light periods 100% efficient!) My doctor mentioned a very small chance that my milk supply may dry up but said that it is very rare and she had never come across it before. Have any of you that been fitted with the coil and are still breastfeeding experienced any problems???

Thanks

Manda xx ]]> Postnatal Support Mangomoo http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70995-hormone-coil-breastfeeding-advice.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70552-headaches.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:51:51 GMT I'm just after a little advice here or even just the relief to know I'm not alone in this.

I had a headache a few days after Harry was born, he was born at 29+5, it was, what can only be described as, a tension headache and I put it down to stress for obvious reasons.

He came home on Saturday (1st) and since then I've had a couple of similar headaches, one the sunday and one today, which has just passed, I'm just wondering if it's normal to have these headaches? And if so, is there any reason or is it a way for our bodies to let us know they're getting back to normal (or something random like that!)

I've tried looking on Google to see what it is, I don't really trust it as it tends to bring up sites that speak shite basically and all I'm getting is 'brain tumour' which is scary and I'm finding it hard to believe it is actually a brain tumour, like I said, I can never trust these such sites, so was just wondering if anyone has had similar problems, sorry for the ramble. :blush: ]]> Postnatal Support Emma.Gi http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70552-headaches.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70539-scar-adhesions-c-sec.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:41:15 GMT anyone know much about this? Is it maybe when the scar tissue joins with the muscle tissue below? I know when I saw my doc at the 6 wk checkup he... anyone know much about this? Is it maybe when the scar tissue joins with the muscle tissue below?
I know when I saw my doc at the 6 wk checkup he said there were signs of adhesions (anyone know what these signs are?? I should have asked...)and I was to massage the scar. Which I have sort of done...sort of...as much as someone can be bothered when they go to bed after finally getting a newborn to sleep!

Anyway, over the last week my scar has felt a bit tight. and i've felt a slight pulling sensation, almost like a pulling of a hair.
I'm wondering if it could be where the scar has glued itself to the tissue udnerneath? It doesnt seem to slide about as much as the surrounding skin..
hope this wont be an issue.

am thinking it might be a good diea to masage the scar with some juicy oil or other. ]]> Postnatal Support tinytoes http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70539-scar-adhesions-c-sec.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70480-weight-question.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:37:07 GMT Ugh I must admit it feels very weird posting in this forum..I feel like I didn't give birth recently or something because Lakai is three months early. I feel like a bit of a faker or something. Dont mind me between lack of sleep, stress and emotions..my thought process is not very clear.

Anyways...

I was wondering if anyone knows how safe it is to loose weight right after birth very quickly? Like I said I just had my son last Sat, and he was only 24 weeks along..so I was not very big yet. But I have already lost every pound of pregnancy weight and 2lbs extra. And I am just curious how healthy this could be?

I am expressing milk. But honestly I know I am not taking very good care of myself right now because going back and forth to the NICU and just plain worry..I am not eating very much either.

So anyways...is there any set limit on how fast you can or should lose the weight?

Thanks. ]]> Postnatal Support nkbapbt http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70480-weight-question.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70477-right-sided-breast-pain.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:29:20 GMT I suffered from the pain of engorgement a few days ago and it really settled down since. But today, by right boob seems to be playing up again. It is... I suffered from the pain of engorgement a few days ago and it really settled down since. But today, by right boob seems to be playing up again. It is very swollen, hard and tender. Do they play up now and again, or is it something I need to worry about? Not sure wether to see dic or not? ]]> Postnatal Support XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70477-right-sided-breast-pain.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70453-af-cycle.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:55:09 GMT Has anyone fond that their cycle changed after having their LO? My periods started again about 4 months ago but I don't know what's going on with them. I used to have a 26 day cycle, but I'm on day 29 today and there's no sign of AF. It's like my cycle's been extended by a week. Could it be due to breastfeeding? ]]> Postnatal Support marley2580 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70453-af-cycle.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70441-first-af-14-months.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:02:35 GMT awww man im in so much pain!!!!!!!!!!!! bleugh bleugh bleugh this is not fun at all. af + 2 kids + wedding 2moro i want to be pg again... awww man im in so much pain!!!!!!!!!!!!

bleugh bleugh bleugh

this is not fun at all.

af + 2 kids + wedding 2moro

i want to be pg again :hissy::hissy::hissy::hissy: ]]> Postnatal Support Tezzy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70441-first-af-14-months.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70365-omg-eww.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:43:51 GMT I was putting on my fake tan last night and as i got to the top of my thigh i noticed 3 tiny little stretchmarks on my inner thigh just before my... I was putting on my fake tan last night and as i got to the top of my thigh i noticed 3 tiny little stretchmarks on my inner thigh just before my ladybits! and theres me thinking id gotten away with the stretchmark business!! AHHHHHHHHH. ]]> Postnatal Support Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70365-omg-eww.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70249-piles.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:05:21 GMT Hiya. I had my baby girl last thursday and a few days ago i noticed i had Piles! They are extremely painful :cry: Do these go away on there own? Or... Hiya. I had my baby girl last thursday and a few days ago i noticed i had Piles! They are extremely painful :cry:
Do these go away on there own? Or do i need 2 go and see the doctor? Im rather hoping i dont have to see the doctor as its quite embarrasing :blush:
It also really hurts when i poo (sorry tmi). Any ideas?

xxx ]]> Postnatal Support ellasmummy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70249-piles.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70248-first-jabs-next-week.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:01:41 GMT What should I expect, I know there's 2 injections but what should I expect him to be like whilst being injected and after the injections? Any advice much appreciated. ]]> Postnatal Support Emma.Gi http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70248-first-jabs-next-week.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70092-smear-test.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:44:06 GMT Tomorrow at 3:30 :hissy::hissy::hissy: Hoping the nurse isnt running late as then have to take my 8 year old daughter to the hospital to see the... Tomorrow at 3:30 :hissy::hissy::hissy:

Hoping the nurse isnt running late as then have to take my 8 year old daughter to the hospital to see the asthma consultant at 4:20 :dohh: ]]> Postnatal Support xXhayleyXx http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/70092-smear-test.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69972-lil-update-pg2-man-really-really-hurts.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:12:39 GMT i no im still yet to do my birth story but i ended up having to have an episiotimy and then split me from flu to bum cheek well now my stitches are... i no im still yet to do my birth story but i ended up having to have an episiotimy and then split me from flu to bum cheek well now my stitches are infected and and i have like a hole in my bum cheek and its seeping like mad it so so so so sore

Im on anti-biotics for it but was wondering if anyone is in same situation or has been and how long is healing process it hurts to walk sit sleep everything!!!

my feet r the size of baloooons which makes it even harder to walk but man my bum!! its like sum1 pouring vinegar on an open wound ....

i have like 4 baths a day which helps wen im actually in the bath but i jus wana no when it wil get better xx

please be soon!! xx ]]> Postnatal Support babezone http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69972-lil-update-pg2-man-really-really-hurts.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69925-could.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:52:12 GMT dunno what just happened, was just upstairs and i had a really sharp pain in my lady bits ... lol, anyway then there was a sudden gush of bright red... dunno what just happened, was just upstairs and i had a really sharp pain in my lady bits ... lol, anyway then there was a sudden gush of bright red blood its was really bad, soaked through all my clothes, and now its a lightish flow but still bright red. i know its not my period, or is it? so confused :( ]]> Postnatal Support ilovemybump http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69925-could.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69904-things-your-oh.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:54:45 GMT Was afraid to tell you whilst you were still pregnant.

I thought this would be a funny thread as I've found out a couple of things from Stan that I didn't know when pregnant.

1) He thought I was HUGE. :rofl: But every time I asked him before I had Hannah he said "no you don't look big for how far along you are" :rofl::rofl: Smart man. Looking back at pictures I WAS huge (but was all baby :rofl:)

2) He found having sex with me weird because I was pregnant, especially in the latter months. And here I thought he was just being nice and not annoying me about it because he knew I didn't feel good. :dohh:

So what are things you've found out from your OH since you aren't pregnant any longer? ]]> Postnatal Support Vickie http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69904-things-your-oh.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69850-canadas-health-system-stupid.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:06:54 GMT I need to make an appointment with the gynecologist...the same one who did a C-section to deliver Chase and who tied my tubes. I called to make an... I need to make an appointment with the gynecologist...the same one who did a C-section to deliver Chase and who tied my tubes.

I called to make an appointment with her. "You have to go and see your family doctor first." Seriously, go in to see my family doctor only to get a referral to my gynecologist?

Stupid! ]]> Postnatal Support leeanne http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69850-canadas-health-system-stupid.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69839-baby-weight.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:27:28 GMT bubsy is now 4 weeks and weighs 8Ib 7 oz. just wondering what everyone else's baby weighs/ed at 4 weeks as everyone keeps telling me how tiny h
Hermione is. they are making me paranoid that something is wrong. ]]> Postnatal Support mrsdcooper http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69839-baby-weight.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69811-squidgy-tummy-stretch-marks-rant.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:42:30 GMT I am disappointed that my squidgy tummy and stretch marks are still here a month after birth. Now, I know I am being unrealistic and it takes time... I am disappointed that my squidgy tummy and stretch marks are still here a month after birth.

Now, I know I am being unrealistic and it takes time for your tummy to tighten up and, yes, I know, stretch marks will never go - but will hopefully fade. They have done a bit, but still, they do look horrible!

In one way, I am pleased about my weight loss - I put on just under 2 stone in pregnancy and now have only about five pounds to go. On the other hand, I am struggling with the last five pounds. Probably because I keep meeting people for coffee and cakes on maternity leave. I did thought breastfeeding would 'suck' it all out though.

Sorry, I am having a bit of a feel sorry for myself and whingy day.

xxx ]]> Postnatal Support poppy http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69811-squidgy-tummy-stretch-marks-rant.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69787-am-depressed-long.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:09:24 GMT Hi ladies,

I don't know how to explain how I am feeling, and I don't know if it is depression or just hormones and tiredness but I just cannot stop crying.

I feel so guilty because I love my little baby so much and I should be so happy, yet I feel exhausted and like there is nothing to look forward to. I had been so excited for 9 months of build up, and now I am getting 4 hours sleep at night (split into 2 blocks of 2 hours) and can barely get out of the house because of being tired and trying to fit trips out around Thomas' feeds and sleeps.

I have tried to get him into a routine but he has dictated his own 3 hourly routine, but this is from start of one feed to start of next, so by the time he has fed, pooped and been changed and fussed a bit about going back to sleep, it take about an hour to an hour and a half each time. then he wakes agian, normally a bit before his next feed is due. I know he is just a little baby and this is what they do, but I am doing nearly all of the nights on my own as hubby is working and it is killing me. And all that about sleeping in the day - well I would if I didn't have bottles to wash and sterilise, washing to get done, food to eat, to clean myself and keep the house at least a little bit clean.

Hubby and I had agreed recently that I would do Sunday and Monday night, and Wednesday and Thursday night and he would do Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. So last night I settled down in the spare room with ear plugs and settled Thomas down in the front bedroom after his last feed (hubby went up a bit earlier to get a bit of sleep). At 2.30am, Hubby woke me up because Thomas wouldn't settle and he needed some sleep because he needed to get up for work at 6.30. HELLO!? I ended up taking Thomas and Hubby went to bed in the spare room. I changed his nappy and he went down easily. He then woke for his next feed at 5am, and this time I couldn't settle him. I couldn't stop crying - I had so been looking forward to getting 6 hours of straight sleep - it would only be the 2nd time I had done this since he was born. I felt angry with Hubby, cross with Thomas and just so dejected and down. Now I feel bad for feeling cross with both of them.

I was supposed to be going out to meet with the NCT girls for coffee and have not managed to get there because of needing to catch up with sleep so now I have no life outside of this house either.

Please someone tell me, is this normal? I am crying just sitting here typing this. ]]> Postnatal Support Hoping http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69787-am-depressed-long.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69646-know-poss-tmi.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:00:35 GMT ......when the lochia becomes a period???

I'm at brownish light stage with red mucusy stuff when I wipe.

Does it obviously stop and change???

I cant remember what it was like with my first.... ]]> Postnatal Support Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69646-know-poss-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69414-birth-control-you-using-now.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:44:53 GMT I'm not currently using any as I'm not having sex (sigh) but I was wondering what you ladies use and if you think it's any good so when the time comes I have a rough idea what to use ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69414-birth-control-you-using-now.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69403-boobies.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:04:26 GMT Hello there girls. I can't believe I am finally here!
I tried to look for a thread about this topic, but couldn't, so apologies if I've missed one.
I know that our boobs grow and encorge and become painful for the first few days. But I have to admit, I didn't expect this level of pain! They are so solid and mishapen. I really don't know where to put myself. I haven't slept a wink because I can't lie down in any position, and sitting up hurts too.
What did you do to relieve the pain while they settle down? ]]> Postnatal Support XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69403-boobies.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69155-loosy-goosy.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:29:59 GMT I am so fed up of having this loose tummy, i fit back into size 6(uk) clothing already but my boobs are so big and the skin around my belly button is... I am so fed up of having this loose tummy, i fit back into size 6(uk) clothing already but my boobs are so big and the skin around my belly button is so loose i just feel disgusting and like i should be sucking my tummy in infront of people, its actually getting me down to the point where i cry and the thought of food makes me feel sick and dirty :(
does anyone have any tips on tightening this up good and quick? midwife says no sit ups but i can't think of anything else that will actually work :( ]]> Postnatal Support Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69155-loosy-goosy.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69150-just-bleeding.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:20:39 GMT .... Grrr... Lochia... bled for 3 weeks then ended up with browny discharge (TMI soz) for a few days after, about 5 or 6 days. Then along came... .... Grrr...

Lochia... bled for 3 weeks then ended up with browny discharge (TMI soz) for a few days after, about 5 or 6 days. Then along came heavy bleeding once again, HV n doc said its probably my period ... ok !! that lasted about a week, so just thought yep it must of been my period...

... then on Thursday night last week.... along comes more heavy bleeding?!?! WTF :dohh:

Just about finished today......... what's going on down :blush: there??

Anyone else experienced/experiencing the same ordeal!?!? xxx :hugs: ]]> Postnatal Support Donna79x http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69150-just-bleeding.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69123-feeling-ill-baby.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:04:52 GMT What do you do if you're on your own and you feel really crappy but you have your baby to look after? Slight dilemma... I just want to curl up in bed with a hot water bottle :( ]]> Postnatal Support bexy_22 http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69123-feeling-ill-baby.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69057-csection-scar.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:16:28 GMT after 4months mine still looks very red and inflammed normal???? after 4months mine still looks very red and inflammed normal???? ]]> Postnatal Support clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69057-csection-scar.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69056-naps.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:13:35 GMT Max is seven weeks old and has no problem falling asleep during the day....as long as it is on me or in the car seat. Now I know I should have done... Max is seven weeks old and has no problem falling asleep during the day....as long as it is on me or in the car seat. Now I know I should have done something about him sleeping on me before now but it is so lovely and to be honest I have loved it too. But now I realise that unless I want to stay stuck to the sofa all day I need to get him to nap off me!!! How do you do it? In his/your room or downstairs? any routines you have? Would love to know how it has worked for you...at the moment I get him in a drowsy state and then put him down in his moses basket upstairs with the curtains drawn, 9/10 times hes crying within 15 minutes...very frustrating...any advice would be very gratefully received!
xx
p.s. he has no problem falling assleep at night but this is probably because hes so tired and has a full tummy! ]]> Postnatal Support jax http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69056-naps.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69000-periods.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:16:11 GMT Im still breast feeding and charlie is 6 months old and ive still not had a period is this normal ? Im still breast feeding and charlie is 6 months old and ive still not had a period is this normal ? ]]> Postnatal Support coz http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/69000-periods.html http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/68990-tmi-sorry.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:40:08 GMT I feel like I've just given birth again! i am so sore 'down there' :dohh:

Me and Ian had the house to ourselves last night - no interruptions :sex: :rofl: so we were at it all night! apart from when J woke up for a bottle then he would have his bum changed and straight back to sleep then me and Ian would start again :rofl:

But now i am in so much pain, it honestly feels like how it did just after having J ... any one else had this? xx ]]> Postnatal Support http://www.babyandbump.com/postnatal-support/68990-tmi-sorry.html