https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:41:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2434004 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:10:59 +0000 hocuspocus 2434004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds absolutely terrifying! I'm so sorry thins happened to you! Hugs ❤️</p> <p>I was induced and had horrible contractions for about 4 hrs. I only pushed for about 5 mins and hemorrhaged right after I delivered my LO. I remember feeling so scared, luckily I only lost about 1.5 liters of blood, nothing compared to what you went through! The next day I asked my dr if I could have more kids and if this would happened again. She just told me it's not gaurenteed to happen again. She didn't really go into detail about what caused it. I was looking for a more detailed answer...I definitely understand your concerns about having another baby. I know DH and I would like to have at least one more baby but I'm so scared it will happen again! </p> <p>Hope you have a smooth recovery and get lots of rest! Will definitely be thinking of you ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2433997 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 23:49:33 +0000 LalaLove 2433997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: I found you on fb! I just signed up again after a few years off. I'm originally from Somerville but live in southern nh now :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2433994 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 23:45:10 +0000 LalaLove 2433994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: thank you so much for the kind words :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2433227 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:40:39 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2433227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LalaLove: wow what an experience. I think that you have experienced a lot of trauma, both physical and mental/emotional, and that is so much for you on top of the normal hormonal waves of being postpartum. I hope you can get good support and I am so sorry for your experience. You are a strong woman and I will be thinking is you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432653 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:39:12 +0000 rachiecakes 2432653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LalaLove: I see that you're also in New England - I'm in Boston and my friend in is the Concord area! I'm going to send you a private message. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432630 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:25:42 +0000 LalaLove 2432630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone :heart: I'm trying my best to relax when I get the chance and to enjoy my children and not let myself get too anxious over everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432625 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:22:52 +0000 LalaLove 2432625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: yes I would love that, thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432598 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:03:47 +0000 twodoghouse 2432598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry! What a scary experience. I'm sending a lot of healing thoughts your way. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432563 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:40:07 +0000 avivoca 2432563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry. That sounds absolutely terrifying and I am so sorry that it happened. It may help to talk to another provider once you have healed about what future pregnancies look like but for now please try to rest. </p> <p>Your concerns are valid. The way women can be treated postpartum is deplorable. </p> <p>Hugs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432552 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:34:22 +0000 ElbieKay 2432552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds like a terrifying experience.</p> <p>I think your concerns are valid and that you should demand the information you want.</p> <p>However, I think you should give yourself a chance to recuperate first and then address that when you have more energy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432514 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:57:45 +0000 erinpye 2432514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so scary and so very dangerous. I'm really glad you're ok! I think right now, try to remember that every pregnancy is different, and that you don't need to make any decisions about another baby right this very minute: you can leave it open. I really hope you feel much much better soon, both physically and emotionally. What you went through is very traumatic, so be kind to yourself right now and allow yourself to heal, sweet mama :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432481 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:20:29 +0000 rachiecakes 2432481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LalaLove: I'm so sorry this happened to you :heart:<br /> Two people very dear to me experienced the same thing. One is now an advocate for postpartum care with the local government (&amp; she's the biggest sweetheart I know). I'd love to put you in touch with her if you'd like. I'm sure she could offer a lot of information &amp; support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432478 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 04:58:06 +0000 gracecat 2432478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that sounds crazy scary!! I'm sad to hear you aren't getting the support and answers from your doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432428 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:45:47 +0000 jhd 2432428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LalaLove: no experience with this at all, but just wanted to reach out and send a hug! that sounds so terribly scary. glad you are ok and hope you feel better very soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/late-pph#post-2432415 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:19:25 +0000 LalaLove 2432415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last Friday I suffered a late post partum hemorrhage. I gave birth to my son on Jan 8th after being induced at 40 weeks 4 days. I pushed for a couple of hours and only tore where my previous tear was from my daughter. He was 9 pounds 5 ounces. I feel I was somewhat neglected by nurses during my recovery and they did not massage my stomach/uterus as much as they should have. I remember receiving a lot more attention in regards to that during my recovery with my DD 3 1/2 years earlier than this time around and I wonder if this could have been prevented with better post partum care.</p> <p>Last Friday ( after having intense uterus contractions and generally feeling awful all week) I woke up to my son wanting to eat at 5 am and realized I was lying in a bed full of blood. We rushed to the er where I sat bleeding for hours until my ob came and then everything moved so quickly. I was signing papers as they pressed on my uterus and I screamed at the top of my lungs in pain. Last thing I remember was crying and shaking on the operating table thinking I didn't properly say good bye to my children. I woke up over a day later, intubated in the ICU. I had lost most of my blood and had a total of 16 units transfused.<br /> They tried a d &amp;c which failed, then a balloon inside my uterus and finally performed a uterine artery embolism. I'm very sore and bruised everywhere. I'm still dizzy and feel weak. I didn't think I would be in this much pain while recovering and it's driving me nuts. I just want to feel better and be able to take care of my kids with ease again and forget about it. I asked my ob if I could have more children and she said sure but gave me absolutely no other detail as to what having another baby will be like for me. Will I be high risk? Will I bleed again most likely? Is it stupid to even consider? She said that's why she saved my uterus but I feel she is very relaxed about everything although she did tell me I was extremely close to death that day and I should be thankful to be here and not even be thinking about my uterus right now. Everyone has already told me I'm crazy to even think that and its not like I'm thinking about having another child in a few months but I didn't feel done before this and it depresses<br /> me to think that option is gone now. </p> <p>Idk what I'm looking for..I guess just to share my story and maybe connect with someone who went through something similar. Before getting pregnant with DS I had several miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy so I'm really just feeling defeated and exhausted at this point. Sorry so long. </p>