DJ was a bit restless last night. She kept feeling like she couldn't get a deep breath. Admittedly, I'm scared to death of her having a blood clot from being so immobile, but in my gut, she was not presenting as a person with that issue. I think it's gas.
Poor girl. Her belly is fairly bloated from it, not that she cares about that. Nor does she have any compunction about needing to pass the gas, with a proper "excuse me" and a giggle each time, but last night it was irritating her. I think her innards are preparing to finally act normally again, if you know what I mean. She was on a liquid diet from last Saturday until Wednesday. She's been eating solid food for three days, but it's only been the last two days that she has eaten full meals. My guess is that her intestines are a bit slow moving between being at rest for a number of days and having medications that encouraged them to not do a damn thing for that long, as well. I have a feeling today is going to be the day that DJ is dreading.
She's pretty tender down there and does not relish sneezing or coughing or anything similar that will increase pressure in her nether regions. I remember that feeling well-
The day after I gave birth to Goodwrench, I was quite sore. He was in distress right before being born and so they "snipped" me pretty hurriedly (it totally sucked because the numbing meds had not kicked in at all-they were in a hurry) and stitched me up. The next morning, I took a shower and as I rinsed my face, I inadvertently swallowed some water the wrong way and coughed forcefully just one time. Then, I attempted to just sort of clear my throat so it went something like this: COUGH, ahem ahem ahem. The pressure in my nether regions did NOT feel good so it made me dread my first bowel movement.
I imagine DJ's discomfort can be multiplied considerably, nonetheless I shared with her that I, too, was on stool softeners and those things are aptly named, thank goodness. No work or pressure was required to have the dreaded first bowel movement.
This morning, she feels as if her skin is tight and pinched where her stitches are. It sucks, but that is a good sign that she's healing. On the other hand though, it hurts like hell so I don't think she's interested in hearing about "good signs". In fact, this is the worst we've seen her. She hasn't had pain meds since she went to sleep last night over 8 hours ago and now they won't kick in nearly fast enough. I wish there was something I could do, but it's a waiting game for the meds to kick in. I don't think anything is wrong but it still makes me feel helpless watching her deal with it. Yes, I knew it wouldn't be easy some days, but again, that doesn't prepare you for seeing your kid concentrating on getting through the next few minutes while she waits for her pain meds to start working.
It's been about 30 minutes and she's less edgy...I think they're working. Hang in there kid.
Poor girl. Her belly is fairly bloated from it, not that she cares about that. Nor does she have any compunction about needing to pass the gas, with a proper "excuse me" and a giggle each time, but last night it was irritating her. I think her innards are preparing to finally act normally again, if you know what I mean. She was on a liquid diet from last Saturday until Wednesday. She's been eating solid food for three days, but it's only been the last two days that she has eaten full meals. My guess is that her intestines are a bit slow moving between being at rest for a number of days and having medications that encouraged them to not do a damn thing for that long, as well. I have a feeling today is going to be the day that DJ is dreading.
She's pretty tender down there and does not relish sneezing or coughing or anything similar that will increase pressure in her nether regions. I remember that feeling well-
The day after I gave birth to Goodwrench, I was quite sore. He was in distress right before being born and so they "snipped" me pretty hurriedly (it totally sucked because the numbing meds had not kicked in at all-they were in a hurry) and stitched me up. The next morning, I took a shower and as I rinsed my face, I inadvertently swallowed some water the wrong way and coughed forcefully just one time. Then, I attempted to just sort of clear my throat so it went something like this: COUGH, ahem ahem ahem. The pressure in my nether regions did NOT feel good so it made me dread my first bowel movement.
I imagine DJ's discomfort can be multiplied considerably, nonetheless I shared with her that I, too, was on stool softeners and those things are aptly named, thank goodness. No work or pressure was required to have the dreaded first bowel movement.
This morning, she feels as if her skin is tight and pinched where her stitches are. It sucks, but that is a good sign that she's healing. On the other hand though, it hurts like hell so I don't think she's interested in hearing about "good signs". In fact, this is the worst we've seen her. She hasn't had pain meds since she went to sleep last night over 8 hours ago and now they won't kick in nearly fast enough. I wish there was something I could do, but it's a waiting game for the meds to kick in. I don't think anything is wrong but it still makes me feel helpless watching her deal with it. Yes, I knew it wouldn't be easy some days, but again, that doesn't prepare you for seeing your kid concentrating on getting through the next few minutes while she waits for her pain meds to start working.
It's been about 30 minutes and she's less edgy...I think they're working. Hang in there kid.
