The catheter is out!!

[junch817]

The catheter is out! I was able to release the saline solution the urologist put into my bladder as a test. I am so relieved! She also showed me how to self catheterize in case of emergency and it is a lot easier than I expected. She doesn't feel like I will need to use any though. I've been going on my Jen at home. It sure does burn though - could be due to irritation from the catheter or the UTI if the antibiotics aren't working. Thru will retest my urine in a few days once I finish my antibiotics. Thank you for all of your support in this.

[Bluedaisy]

So glad that you have good news!

[lunalovegood]

That is great! Very happy for you!

[mirage86]

I'm so happy for you!! I hope the rest of the pains resolve quickly now as well.

[bruunk]

Oh good!! So glad to hear!

[nicolec78]

Woohoo!!

[tiffbot]

Great news!!

[billyhorrible]

Yay yay yay! This is a great step in your return to you.

[dogmama22]

Glad to hear! I was just thinking about you earlier today.
Edit because I didn't mean to quote

[mrsmonogrammed]

Woo! Hopefully you won't have to use any of her emergency tips!

[tjanca22]

Yay!! This is a great step on the road to recovery!

[Deleted]

Great news!

[kemdupuis]

So, so happy for you!

[mcp6286]

That's awesome! The catheter was no fun...glad you're free!

[maddib]

Oh that's great news!! I only had one in for three days along with one in my cervix for blood and I was going crazy!! I can't imagine having one in for this long! You are so strong! And congrats!! Now you can pee on your own!

[wormgerm]

Hurray for progrees!

[a5swanson]

Horray!

[junch817]

Jun 18, 2015 22:06:35 GMT -5 @littlechivette said:

Yay!!

Did they give you a bottle to squirt yourself crotch with after every time you pee? I had one and it helped with the burning.

I do have the bottle but it's not burning associated with the urine and my tears. It's burning inside my body as the urine gets ready to come out...as it travels down and gets ready to come out. I'm hoping it's just a catheter reaction and not the UTI. I'll know in a few days I guess. It burns less the more water I drink, but it's been so crazy I barely remember to drink my giant water bottle that I fill up in the morning.

[PurpleIris]

I can't imagine how relieved you must be!

[ajm11]

That's great news! Very happy for you.

[txngrl31]

Wonderful news! I hope you can get some rest now!

[alayne926]

Hooray!!

[erbear]

Great news!

[tatersalad]

Fantastic news. I hope the other burning issue gets resolved soon so you can get back to enjoying your new normal!

[megd893]

This is seriously wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you, and I hope it only get better from here *hugs*

[junch817]

Thank you all so much. My attitude is so much better already. I'm still dealing with some PPD/PPA, but I started meds 2 days after delivery so I feel like my rock bottom wasn't as low this time as last time. But seriously, having that catheter out is absolutely amazing. Taking a shower is so much easier. Heck, changing my underwear...I used to have to jam that bag through the leg hole and then slide them up or down and it was so freaking annoying. And the tube was always getting twisted up and kinked. I couldn't even comfort LO by walking around or shushing because I had to deal with the bag too. All these little things I'd never thought twice about that feel heavenly to have back.

[mnp48]

Sweet! I hope you get some relief soon!

[holliberry28]

So happy for you!