https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:57:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-after-pregnancy#post-2916172 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:38:26 +0000 Clementine12 2916172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember AF being nightmarish after DD1s birth. Just came back after DD2 (same timeline, 6 mos later) and it's been...pretty easy? 1 heavy day, 2 light days and some spotting.</p> <p>What was your experience with your cycle returning? Am I in for it next month? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-appetite-loss#post-2889839 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:27:31 +0000 LadyDi 2889839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had my 3rd boy via c section 5 days ago and I have zero appetite. This happened after my first two (also c sections) but it seems particularly bad this time. It’s hard for me to make myself eat anything so I’ve been sticking to soup, fruits and trying to snack on small things through the day since I can’t handle a full meal. I’m on pain meds from the surgery though and taking them on an empty stomach makes me feel terrible. I know it’ll pass eventually, but has anyone else experienced this? I’m so frustrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-blues-or-ppd#post-2887176 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:58:55 +0000 paigeface 2887176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have struggled to write this post for a little over a week now because I couldn't tell if it was just the baby blues or if it was PPD (I have had PPD in the past with my first so I knew there was a chance I would get it again, especially with another C-section.) I also wanted to give myself a little more time before automatically assuming it was PPD since we have a lot of stress already in our lives. </p> <p>I had DD 25 days ago I am on week 3 without the baby blues feelings going away. I am extremely weepy most of the time and feel like a failure when something doesn’t go right and right now in our lives a lot of things are not going right. DH is not happy at his job with a lot of stress and I am back at work already with DD in my private office. It's a small business and very short staffed. I only took 3 weeks off which I now feel like was not enough. I don’t get any night help with the new baby and that’s ok except for I am getting very little sleep and I don’t think I’ve been taking care of myself very well and often times having to skip meals. My mom did stay with us for 3 weeks and continually watches our toddler during the week since he is not in school yet. On top of those things, our toddler is really acting out which is to be expected with the new baby since his whole world has been turned upside down but at times he can be such a nightmare. After him misbehaving all day yesterday I finally snapped and yelled at him loudly which resulted in both of us crying and me again feeling like a bad mom. Sigh. I feel like I am not even living life right now and living in a fog of my former self. I am thinking a call to my OBGYN would be helpful? Any advice or even similar situations? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-bleeding-or-period#post-2853804 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:57:59 +0000 lioneyes 2853804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 16 days out from a repeat C Section/tubal. The past 3 or 4 days I have had no postpartum bleeding and really the entire week before it was super light. Now today all of a sudden I am bleeding very heavily like a period and (TMI) it is dark red/brown. Could this be my period this soon after giving birth? Or if not, something serious? I think my period came back at 5/6 weeks with my first which is why I am surprised if that is what this is. Also, I am not breastfeeding and I don't have any cramps or anything currently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bleeding-again-8-weeks-postpartum#post-2817827 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:55:27 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2817827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I finally stopped bleeding about 2 weeks ago, maybe a little less. Then, yesterday, after a long walk on Friday, I started spotting. It’s now turning to red blood. I thought it might be due to the extra exercise... or, could this be my period ALREADY?! </p> <p>With my first, my period didn’t return until 18 months. I’m exclusively breastfeeding again, so why would it come back so early this time? :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-digestive-pregnancy-symptoms-go-away#post-2765765 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:14:58 +0000 nana87 2765765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Symptoms like heartburn, gas pains, constipation...? Basically, things that are normal during pregnancy but not so much in normal life?</p> <p>I had occasional heartburn prepregnancy but otherwise my stomach issues appeared during pregnancy. At my 6 week postpartum appointment my dr seemed surprised that I was still dealing with constipation but not overly concerned... but now lo2 is nearly 6 months 😱 Some days it's not as bad as other days but I'm still regularly taking Zantac, tums, colace, gas x... I started fiber gummies and that's helped a little... basically trying to figure out when I should go see a dr! Fwiw im nursing and haven't really lost weight even though i do yoga or work out fairly regularly and eat about as well as I did prepregnancy </p> <p>Anyone else have symptoms that lingered way after baby was born? Did they go away on their own or did you need to seek treatment? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rlp-postpartum#post-2723669 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:34:57 +0000 nana87 2723669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone had round ligament pain AFTER birth? I've had some sharp pains that feel exactly like rlp lately, particularly after I've been out and about. I'm probably overdoing it-- lo1 is on spring break so I've been chasing her and pushing her in the stroller while wearing lo2 and walking to various parks, museums, play dates, etc. it goes away with rest, but I don't remember this happening after my first was born! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-normal-postpartum#post-2704487 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:21:40 +0000 josina 2704487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 9 days postpartum and have had such an easy recovery this time except for what feels like constipation pains starting on Sunday. I've had pretty regular bm's. Sunday I went fine that morning and then in the afternoon had bad cramping. Same Monday even though I took some milk of magnesia and pretty much cleared out my system. Yesterday no pain at all and I didn't have a bm, then today after a normal BM extreme pain (8-9). I took some midol which helped but even now 4 hours later just passing gas hurts, although the constant pain is gone. I called the Dr. And they told me it's normal pp. Anyone else have experience with this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-pains#post-2600037 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 22:15:51 +0000 pastemoo 2600037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there any "normal" postpartum pains? or if things are still feeling funky after the 6 week postpartum checkup, go back to OB?</p> <p>I feel like I just can't exert myself the way I used to or I get this funny sensation in the area where my stitches were. Anyone else have something like this? When did it go away? Did it go away? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/posterior-prolapserectocele#post-2399080 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:28:25 +0000 ustechie 2399080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have it? Any remedies or treatments you have found to make it better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hello-post-partum-hair-loss#post-2488270 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 04:16:03 +0000 FannyMae 2488270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>15 weeks post partum and today it was like someone set off an evacuation alarm on my head and half my hair has packed its bags and left the premises. I literally had a handful of hair in the drain after washing my hair :( someone remind me again how long this usually goes for? I'll be bald within the month if it continues like this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-hair-change-after-giving-birth#post-2451355 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000 Littlebit7 2451355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Other than post-partum hair loss, did your hair change texture or color after giving birth? I'm 10 months post partum and I feel like my hair has gotten more wavy. And because I have a pixie cut/really short hair it's more noticeable. I've just been generally unhappy with my hair. </p> <p>OR.....</p> <p>It could be due the new stylist I have since we moved here. She started cutting my hair when I was 6 or 7 months pregnant. So I don't know if my hair has actually changed or she just....sucks</p> <p>So enlighten me!! Did your hair change? (Or does my stylist suck? :happy: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-do-for-baby-blues-amp-ppd#post-2453516 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:58:44 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2453516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quite a few moms have shared they experienced baby blues or PPD. If you did, what did you do to cope?</p> <p>The reason I ask is that for several months I figured I would encapsulate my placenta and take it as a supplement. However, I can only find anecdotal evidence that it provides energy and helps with PPD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/frequent-utis#post-2439849 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:28:04 +0000 LuLu Mom 2439849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ever since I gave birth 10 months ago, I have been having frequent UTIs. I go to the doctor, get an antibiotic and go on my way, until the next one pops up again a month later. I hardly ever got them before DD2. I'm wondering if it's because of a body change/ph balance change, or because I got Mirena this time? Anyone else suffer for these, have any advice? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/night-sweats-1#post-2432462 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 02:56:58 +0000 Foodnerd81 2432462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you have the night sweats bad after baby? Do you remember how long that lasted and when they went away?</p> <p>It's cold out now, so it's extra awesome waking up sweaty to feed the baby, then when she is done I get back into bed and the sheets are cold and wet with my sweat. Over it! Baby is 5 weeks and no sign of stopping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gallbladder-issues-post-partum#post-2427331 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:10:39 +0000 travellingbee 2427331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been having some pain and discomfort the past few days. It comes and goes, particularly after dinner (like around 7-8pm, after eating at 6pm) and I feel abdominal and very severe back pain and swollen sore stomach. It hurts to the touch, in the upper middle, and I have painful gas etc. And then it just passes after an hour or so. Nothing seems to relieve the pain, especially my back. Heating pad, shower.... nothing. :( I called my OB this morning and the nurse said it sounded like gallbladder but she'd ask the doctor. She said it is common postpartum and during pregnancy. Anyone have a similar experience? Kind of scared and don't really need this after a difficult pregnancy. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-residual-symptomspain#post-2418612 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:09:56 +0000 mrsjyw 2418612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel very fortunate to have healed fast and quickly from two L&amp;Ds. And that I have too much hair, so I don't readily notice the monstrosity that is pp hair loss.</p> <p>I do however have carpal tunnel following both pregnancies/labor&amp;delivery. Doesn't seem to be as bad this time though.</p> <p>Any pp pains/symptoms for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-hernia#post-2417371 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:59:25 +0000 chocolatepb 2417371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone here has had an abdominal hernia (not umbilical) after having a child. I was wondering if you had to get surgery to correct it before having more children. Thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/engorgement-question#post-2396388 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:42:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 2396388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you got really engorged when your milk came in, how long did it last? What helped with the pain and discomfort?</p> <p>On the advice of some previously posted questions about this on HB and kellymom, I hand expressed to take the edge off, then had a good long feeding with the baby. It felt much better but still had some big lumps. Now a couple hours later I'm already engorged again. I don't remember it being this intense last time! I was reading my toddler a story and she accidentally elbowed me in the boob and I almost cried. </p> <p>How long can I expect this to last? Milk came in last night, 4 days post partum right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-lactose-intolerance#post-2215683 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:48:20 +0000 macintosh 2215683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As weird as this sounds, I think I have suddenly developed a lactose intolerance at 7 weeks postpartum.</p> <p>I started having stomach issues pretty soon after having my LO. At first I figured it was related to constipation and taking colace. I stopped taking colace and switched to Metamucil, but kept experiencing stomach cramps.</p> <p>About 3 weeks ago I started taking domperidone, all the while my stomach aches started getting worse. The other night I had a bowl of cereal with milk for a snack in the middle of the night and ended up with an awful stomach ache.</p> <p>I finally put it together and cut out all dairy, except for very small amounts of cheese that I take lactaid with. I've been off dairy for 2 days and I've had NO stomach aches! I'm so happy I figured it out, but I miss cheese already :bummed: </p> <p>Did anyone else have weird food sensitivities pop up postpartum? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-swelling-go-down#post-2346855 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:48:41 +0000 wrkbrk 2346855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious. I have MAJOR foot/ankle swelling and moderate hand swelling (can't even think about wearing my rings). </p> <p>Did it go down pretty quickly after delivery? What was your experience?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-hair-problems#post-2311532 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:03:13 +0000 autumn865 2311532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is 8.5 months old and just now my hair has decided become unmanageable! DD has been loving her solids and has dropped some of her quicker nursing sessions so I am guessing my hormones are reacting? I lose a crazy amount of hair everyday and it is super oily only at the roots and the initial two inches or so. Yuck! Is this normal? Any suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-symptom-reoccuring-uti#post-2286335 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:45:00 +0000 LuLu Mom 2286335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ever since I've had my second I seem to be getting reoccurring UTIs. I just wake up one day with serious pain/urgency to urinate and I know its happened again. I was never one to get them very often, maybe 2-3 in my life, and in the last 5 months I've had 4. One was so bad it turned into a kidney infection (it was my fault I let it go too long hoping it would clear up on it's own.) Anyone else have this? I feel like I'm following all the "prevention" rules but maybe I'm missing something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-vision-change-during-your-pregnancy-or-postpartum#post-2272458 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:08:31 +0000 autumnlove 2272458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My vision improved during my last pregnancy but I think it is back to normal now because my glasses are too weak. I wish I didn't donate my old glasses! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pp-swelling-in-one-legankle-to-be-concerned#post-2270090 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:41:05 +0000 abmamma 2270090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 7 days pp and never had any issues with swelling until today: my right ankle/leg are pretty swollen but my left leg is normal. Nothing else appears to be swollen. Is this normal or should I be concerned about a clot or something? I am not having any pain. It's Friday evening so there isn't really anyone to call - just urgent care or ER..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sensitive-teeth-pp-and-bfing#post-2227140 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 18:59:59 +0000 blackbird 2227140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My teeth are really sensitive lately. It started at the end of my pregnancy (sweets in particular hurt my molars) and now I have one tooth (one of my front four) that hurts so bad on the front, down by the gum. I can touch it with a fingernail and it hurts. Next week I have a cleaning. </p> <p>I started using sensodyne toothpaste a couple months ago. Has anyone had success with anything else? I see my OB Tuesday and will ask her if I need to supplement my diet with something. Did it go away for you after you weaned? I've never had this before, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oh-my-tailbone-1#post-1535719 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:13:48 +0000 Honeygold89 1535719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So like I posted in my previous post I'm going on 7 weeks pp and had my 6 week check up yesterday and didn't get any answers to my concerns. I told the doc about the pain that I have been having in my tailbone which makes it very uncomfortable to sit and her best advice was to put ice on it and she said she had no clue why I was feeling it. I had this same thing during my last few months of pregnancy but didn't worry to much because I thought it was just the position and weight of LO but now at 7 weeks pp I'm still having it. </p> <p>Is this Normal? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-postpartum-hair-loss-start-earlier-for-subsequent-pregnancies#post-2217335 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:05:42 +0000 Corduroy 2217335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO2 is almost two weeks old and I've noticed my hair is already falling out. I thought my hair started falling out closer to 3 months with LO1. I'm not sure if I'm just noticing it earlier or if it is really falling out earlier.</p> <p>Did your hair loss start earlier with LO2+? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-sweat-like-a-monster-in-the-weeks-postpartum#post-2209669 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 08:37:45 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2209669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember sweating like crazy after Charlie in my sleep. The most I've ever sweat in my entire life! But I don't really remember sweating with Olive. Maybe because I gained twice as much weight with Charlie?</p> <p>Did you sweat like a monster postpartum? </p>