An exercise in pain management

[norsegirl]

ZOMG!!! Eleventyone!!11!!!! PAIN PAIN PAIN!!!!

Today is worse than labour. No, really, other than that one part where they increased the IV drip and the extra fluid load caused my contractions to run non-stop, today is worse. It's not just that I'm in pain, it's that it's from so many sources.

1. I am STARVING. I don't think I've ever felt hunger pains like this.

2. My stitches are killing me. There is no comfortable position.

3. I let Jason do that last feeding last night entirely with stored milk from a bottle. I can't pump to take off the pressure because then I'll just make even more. Georgia's not awake and not due for a feeding yet anyway. I mean, if she was awake and asking for it it's not too close, but it is too close for me to wake her and force the issue. I've tried ice packs but it's not helping much.

So yeah, this morning kinda blows. On the bright side, we're on-track to get outta here today. Here's hoping for sooner rather than later.

Comments

[sionnach-sidhe.livejournal.com]

There are moments in the weeks post-birth that can be really tough. I'm sorry you're having a lot of pains right now! At least when you are home you & Georgia can both "feed on demand"... *hugs*

[eve-the-just.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the "on demand" thing is a bit of a problem right now because there is literally no demand. She seems content to sleep for HOURS and when she wakes she only takes it for like 5 or 10 minutes. She's getting very lethargic and Jason is worried. I'm thinking it might be the pain meds so I will get off them if they ever release us and I can go home and have some natural remedies like epsom salt baths. You have any suggestions to help with healing stitches and taking away some of the pain without narcotics?

[snowy-owl30.livejournal.com]

Are they doing sitz (sp?) baths with you for that? They did with me for my small tearing with Sarah. It's just a little basin that sits over the toilet but allows you to rinse the area with fresh water. I never wanted to leave the bathroom...really helped get through the first few days.

You can put epsom salts into the dispensing bag of water too.