Yeah, fun stuff.
How long did it take you to regain bladder control post partum? I've been doing the kegels like the nurses said to, but if my bladder gets too full, I cannot stop myself from peeing (thankfully I haven't peed myself since about 2 days post partum. Nice, huh?). So i'm always making sure I go as soon as I can to avoid any embarrassing mishaps.
I still cannot stop urine mid-stream, so I know my muscles aren't strong yet. Wondering how long it'll take!....
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I feel like mine got better at 4 weeks but at 6 weeks I am still not back to normal. I still have some slips sometimes where I just make it to the toilet.
watermelon / 14206 posts
Ditto to @Smurfette: I'm at 6 weeks, and the only issues I really have are when I sneeze or cough.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
Okay, whew, so it'll take a bit longer. I haven't had any issues coughing or sneezing (other than a sort of uncomfortable pressure down there), but once i start going, i cannot stop!
There is seriously nothing more depressing than ALMOST making it to the toilet and realizing you can't stop it. Thank goodness for giant pads 
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
@blackbird: yeah I am still wearing a small pad just in case. Bleeding is gone just for my bladder.
GOLD / grapefruit / 4007 posts
Oh so fun. Mine got better at about 4 weeks but I still can't hold it very long. I am horrible at kegels. I downloaded a kegel app that reminds me to do them haha!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@coacheswife123, genius! I always remember to do them while laying in bed, which seems to be the most comfortable, anyways.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
@coacheswife123: there is an app for that?? Is it just al alarm?
GOLD / grapefruit / 4007 posts
@Smurfette: no its like a kegel trainer haha it tells you when to squeeze and let go ! Search kegel trainer the icon is pink !
pomegranate / 3452 posts
My bladder control got better about 2 weeks pp, but it's still tough to stop the stream. Honestly, I have a worse problem with #2 - I can't tell when I have to go until it's aaaaalmost too late.
watermelon / 14206 posts
@aprk: yeah, I have the #2 problem, too...I also can't seem to contain it when I need to pass gas, which is really embarrassing at times.
pomegranate / 3452 posts
@Dandelion: yep! My midwife said its "normal" but it makes me feel ridiculous
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
@aprk: @Dandelion: oh I fart more now then I ever have. Especially in the middle of the night. So glad that it doesn't wake up DH. At least he hasn't said if it does.
watermelon / 14206 posts
@Smurfette: Yep...at night it's the worst. I have no idea if DH notices, lol I really hope not!
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