6 Week PP Check Up- Check In

[txngrl31]

Bet you can't say the title five times really fast! Haha!

So, as we approach or have conquered that big milestone in our recovery, I thought we should have a check in of our progress.

How did your appointment? How is your recovery?

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care and back to work plans?

Congrats ladies- we deserve a stiff drink after conquering the month of June!

[txngrl31]

I had my 6 week, which was really my 7 week, postpartum check up yesterday. LO and DH escorted me to that final appointment. I have to say, after seeing all the very pregnant ladies in the waiting room, I was glad to have my outside baby!

Everything has healed nicely, minus a skin tag where my hemorrhoid was...who knew such a thing existed!? My doctor is convinced that I indeed already had my period so there's that hahaha. I had a full physical and discussed how things have been going. We also discussed my hard 5 day induction and what my elevated liver enzymes meant. We ran a full planel blood test and it looks like the enzymes are back to normal ( hallelujah!) so they will classify my case as being preeclampsia. I'm so thankful we found it and nipped in the bud when we did. The scary part is that my case was very nontypical in that the only signs were a few high BP readings and elevated enzymes- no swelling or crazy weight gain or consistent high BP. Looking back, I'm happy the doctor ordered the induction at 37 weeks with the baby actually coming at 38 weeks.

Since I've been given the all clear to resume normal activities, I will be joining the gym again and getting back to my healthy self. I'm ready to go swimming now!! My baby goals are to get this LO sleeping through the night and enjoying every minute of her. 

[baytosa2013]

I had my PP appt lady Thursday at 5 weeks. Dr said my incision looked great and I'm still restricted from any real working out for a couple more weeks. I'm ready to try to get back in to shape but realistically I know I'm still healing because I'm still tender in my belly. We were cleared for all other activities though.

I go back to work in 2 1/2 weeks. The daycare is down the street from my house so I pass it whenever I go anywhere. I've already been feeling anxiety about leaving her there. Mostly feeling like she's going to bond with these other people more than me because they get to have her all day. It's taking everything in me not to break down over this because I know I don't have much of a choice.

[dogmama22]

baytosa2013 so sorry you're anxious about going back to work. I definitely would be as well. There's good news and bad news about her bonding with the teachers there. First, you will always be her mama and rank highest. She will bond with teachers there, sometimes one over others, which can be really hard on moms. The good news is that means they've built a trusting relationship with her and she trusts them to take care of her needs. As I said though, no one will compare to mom. As she moves through different classes, she'll eventually forget those previous teachers, but of course she'll always love you.

[mcp6286]

Jul 15, 2015 8:08:47 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

baytosa2013 so sorry you're anxious about going back to work. I definitely would be as well. There's good news and bad news about her bonding with the teachers there. First, you will always be her mama and rank highest. She will bond with teachers there, sometimes one over others, which can be really hard on moms. The good news is that means they've built a trusting relationship with her and she trusts them to take care of her needs. As I said though, no one will compare to mom. As she moves through different classes, she'll eventually forget those previous teachers, but of course she'll always love you.

I can assure you, as a former nanny, that this is true. The kids I watched LOVED me and I built very strong relationships with them, but the minute Mom walked in the door I was chopped liver. The 2 yr old would immediately announce, "Ok bye Meghan. You need to go to your house now. I don't want to play with you anymore, my mom's home." LOL

[Deleted]

How did your appointment? - My appointment isn't until the end of next week.

How is your recovery? - I was feeling just fine but now my episiotomy site is hurting again. I feel completely bruised in the nether regions. The night before it started we did sex-ish stuff but there was no penetration of any kind or anything that should have caused it to hurt, so I don't know what caused it to suddenly flare up.

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care and back to work plans? - I'm wanting to get back to working out and tone up but LO is nowhere close to a predictable enough day time schedule for me to be able to start doing anything other than walking in the 'hood. I had to unexpectedly to to court for a short hearing Monday morning and again yesterday so we got a little trial run of back to work. It was good to get out of the house and talk to grown ups about grown up, not related to baby stuff for a short time, even though I was anxious to get back home the whole time. And I'm glad my first month back is going to be slow though because holy exhaustion, come early afternoon.

[tulips114]

My appointment is a week from today. I'll be 6 weeks PP on Saturday.

Recovery is going good now, it took about a month before I was feeling like myself again, which is slow compared to my recoveries with my older 2. But glad to be feeling better now. I'm still spotting, which is annoying, but it's getting less and less.

I don't really have any specific goals in terms of fitness right now. Eventually I want to get back to running, but not anywhere near ready. I didn't resume running after having the girls until I stopped nursing them, so we'll see. For now I get out and walk when I can. I go back to work 8/17, so just hoping to get some longer night time sleep stretches in by then.

[laurenlou83]

I had my check up today, I will be 7wk PP tomorrow. My incision looks good, I'm 3lbs lower than my pre pg weight, he wrote me a prescription to go back on the pill, I was cleared to work out - he told me to take it easy though, work into the workouts and listen to my body. The cervical exam was a little uncomfortable, but not too bad. He also cleared me for sex, so DH is happy about that!

My goal physically is to lose some weight and tone everything back up. I'm down to pre pg weight, but I had about 25lbs to lose prior to getting KU. I started a program at the beginning of the week (Shakeology and 21 day fix) and I'm hoping it'll help me reach my goals! I'm following the diet, but I'm going to wait a few weeks to do the exercises because they are pretty intense!
I go back to work the first week of August and I'm slightly terrified! We have daycare set up and I think it'll be nice to get back to 'normal', but I'm going to miss my little guy!!!

[mrskblack11]

Had my appointment on Monday and got cleared to do"whatever I want". I feel good and stopped bleeding around week 4. We tried to have sex and that was a big fail. It was painful for me so we didn't get very far. I'm going to wait another week and try again.

I started working out on Tuesday. It was a huge reality check on how out of shape my muscles are. I am so sore right now, but it feels good.

I go back to work the first week of August. I work from home and will be taking care of baby by myself. We have been using wraps so I can be hands free. Eventually, when he becomes mobile, I will need someone to watch him during the day.

[silv3rlining]

Jul 15, 2015 19:37:41 GMT -5 laurenlou83 said:

I had my check up today, I will be 7wk PP tomorrow. My incision looks good, I'm 3lbs lower than my pre pg weight, he wrote me a prescription to go back on the pill, I was cleared to work out - he told me to take it easy though, work into the workouts and listen to my body. The cervical exam was a little uncomfortable, but not too bad. He also cleared me for sex, so DH is happy about that!

My goal physically is to lose some weight and tone everything back up. I'm down to pre pg weight, but I had about 25lbs to lose prior to getting KU. I started a program at the beginning of the week (Shakeology and 21 day fix) and I'm hoping it'll help me reach my goals! I'm following the diet, but I'm going to wait a few weeks to do the exercises because they are pretty intense!
I go back to work the first week of August and I'm slightly terrified! We have daycare set up and I think it'll be nice to get back to 'normal', but I'm going to miss my little guy!!!

Are you BFing? Did you ask your doctor about shakeology? DH did really well on the 22 day fix extreme and has continued with the shakes. I know the package said to ask a doctor if pg/BFing. But I'd be interested in trying them.

[carolyngrace]

6 week checkup yesterday. I still have a painful tear where stitches came out a couple weeks ago. They're letting it heal on its own so probably at least a week or two before I can consider sex.

I'm in no rush. I think I'm looking forward to messing around way more than sex. It might be fun to work our way back up to it.

The MW asked me in multiple ways how I'm REALLY doing, I guess because I scored a little high on their depression screen. Most days I feel ok, but when I get less sleep I guess I am getting a little overly anxious. Not sure much can be done about that though. It's not every day.

I go back to work 1 day/week in August and 3 days/week in September. A friend and I are swapping days with each other's babies, which is great because I trust her. My main concern is that DB is a "fussy" baby (I think more than typical) and I worry she won't have the time to soothe him always.. But I guess he'll get mire attention than daycare could provide.

[tiffbot]

Had my checkup today at exactly 6 weeks. My dr and I both couldn't believe this popped up already lol!

I've been feeling good and normal for awhile now so wasn't expecting much. Just had some tearing that she said healed nicely. I had DD with me so had her look at a rash on her cheeks but we both agreed it's just been brought on with the recent humidity spike we've had as its only where she rests her face/chest on my shoulder, and comes and goes the hotter she gets.

So, all is well! Im still blown away I'm at this stage already!

[laurenlou83]

Jul 16, 2015 8:00:48 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

Jul 15, 2015 19:37:41 GMT -5 laurenlou83 said:

I had my check up today, I will be 7wk PP tomorrow. My incision looks good, I'm 3lbs lower than my pre pg weight, he wrote me a prescription to go back on the pill, I was cleared to work out - he told me to take it easy though, work into the workouts and listen to my body. The cervical exam was a little uncomfortable, but not too bad. He also cleared me for sex, so DH is happy about that!

My goal physically is to lose some weight and tone everything back up. I'm down to pre pg weight, but I had about 25lbs to lose prior to getting KU. I started a program at the beginning of the week (Shakeology and 21 day fix) and I'm hoping it'll help me reach my goals! I'm following the diet, but I'm going to wait a few weeks to do the exercises because they are pretty intense!
I go back to work the first week of August and I'm slightly terrified! We have daycare set up and I think it'll be nice to get back to 'normal', but I'm going to miss my little guy!!!

Are you BFing? Did you ask your doctor about shakeology? DH did really well on the 22 day fix extreme and has continued with the shakes. I know the package said to ask a doctor if pg/BFing. But I'd be interested in trying them.

I am not BFing, but I have 2 friends that are and are currently using Shakeology. I know every Dr may differ, but their dr's approved it and said it isn't a problem at all. My one girlfriend swears her supply has increased since starting it and incorporating the 21 day fix diet since April! It couldn't hurt to check with your doctor just to be safe though

My sister is Beachbody coach and has lost 40lbs since January, so that's how I got into it! I became a coach myself and just started the program 100% this past Monday. So let me know if you have any questions

[silv3rlining]

Jul 17, 2015 11:57:26 GMT -5 laurenlou83 said:

Jul 16, 2015 8:00:48 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

Are you BFing? Did you ask your doctor about shakeology? DH did really well on the 22 day fix extreme and has continued with the shakes. I know the package said to ask a doctor if pg/BFing. But I'd be interested in trying them.

I am not BFing, but I have 2 friends that are and are currently using Shakeology. I know every Dr may differ, but their dr's approved it and said it isn't a problem at all. My one girlfriend swears her supply has increased since starting it and incorporating the 21 day fix diet since April! It couldn't hurt to check with your doctor just to be safe though

My sister is Beachbody coach and has lost 40lbs since January, so that's how I got into it! I became a coach myself and just started the program 100% this past Monday. So let me know if you have any questions

My H recently signed up as a coach (for the shakedown discount) under a friend if mine who is actually at the coach summit right now. I was just curious what others (dr's) have said about the shakes. I'll ask mine, good to know about your friends.

[laurenlou83]

Jul 17, 2015 11:59:54 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

Jul 17, 2015 11:57:26 GMT -5 laurenlou83 said:

I am not BFing, but I have 2 friends that are and are currently using Shakeology. I know every Dr may differ, but their dr's approved it and said it isn't a problem at all. My one girlfriend swears her supply has increased since starting it and incorporating the 21 day fix diet since April! It couldn't hurt to check with your doctor just to be safe though

My sister is Beachbody coach and has lost 40lbs since January, so that's how I got into it! I became a coach myself and just started the program 100% this past Monday. So let me know if you have any questions

My H recently signed up as a coach (for the shakedown discount) under a friend if mine who is actually at the coach summit right now. I was just curious what others (dr's) have said about the shakes. I'll ask mine, good to know about your friends.

Nice!! I have a few friends at the summit right now in Nashville, too
I basically signed up as a coach for the discount, too. I figured, why not?!

[leenziepops]

I hit 7 weeks today and realised I haven't even booked an appointment for my check up. I've been so focused on LO i forgot about me!

[sully326]

How did your appointment? How is your recovery: I went Yesterday at 5 weeks pp. I stopped bleeding 2 weeks ago & now I have my first pp period. It sucks. But he looked at my incision and said everything looks great.

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care and back to work plans?: I'm well below my Pre-Pregnancy weight so that makes me happy. I plan to join the gym in a few months when LO is older but until then we have a few indoor places I can go to walk (its too damn hot outside).

[teenybird]

How did your appointment go? How is your recovery? My appointment was kind of rough, but it was with my favorite midwife in the practice, so it made things a lot easier. Most of it was spent talking, though she did a quick internal to verify that things are going back to normal, which they are. She cleared me for sex, too, and DH and I were both happy to make good on that as soon as possible. Given that I was on pelvic rest most of my pregnancy, it felt so good to reconnect with DH that way. Sorry if that's TMI haha...

Physically, I've felt fine since the day after my c-section, and I've healed beautifully. Mentally, though, not so much. My induction was 4 days long and with multiple complications, LO and I struggled so much with BFing (and ultimately had to give it up), I've had a lot of guilt about not being able to BF him, I got laid off from my job, and LO has multiple feeding/GI issues (reflux and milk/soy protein intolerance requiring special formula that costs $50 per can...and our insurance may not cover it). I broke down at my appointment and cried for most of it. Midwife said my score on the PPD screen was one of the worst she's seen. She put me on medication to help with the depression/anxiety, and insisted I schedule an appointment to see a counselor. As someone who is a therapist herself, the counselor bit was the hardest to swallow (especially since I'm looking for work in the same field and don't want to minimize my job options).

After a week on the medication, though, I am starting to feel a little better, albeit still "fragile." Our area has some amazing PP support groups, but I've been on job interviews and neglecting to go to them...so I need to change that, stat.

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care, and back to work plans? I need to get more of this weight off, that I know. I've lost about 30 lbs already, but still have 15 more to go to get to my pre-baby weight. I was a little overweight when I got pregnant, so I'm aiming to lose another 30 lbs total. Given that I haven't been eating much, some weight has come off...but that ain't healthy, so I'm working on it. Baby care is tough, given how many issues LO has with feeding. My mom was helping us but had to go back to work a few weeks ago. MIL moved up her date to come help us, though, and I am incredibly grateful. We really need it. With regard to work, I'm on mat leave through the last week in August, and will basically be back one week before my job "ends." I'm hoping to have something else lined up by then, especially given how expensive LO's formula is. I've got my heart set on a work-from-home position, but not sure if I'll get it. Keeping my FX...

[ravinraven216]

Postpartum depression is serious business, ladies.

My physical exam was short and sweet and allowed me more time to focus on the mental side. My doctor prescribed Zoloft and a progesterone based birth control pill for this month and I'm to go to talk to a psychologist for additional support. We'll reevaluate my recovery in 4 weeks, which is my next breastfeeding goal. My OB also cleared me to take my acid reflux medication again (so I stop having what little sleep I get interrupted by that) and recommended Tylenol PM if I'm still having trouble sleeping.

I'd like to get my baby wearing down better so I can go on walks with LO and manage to go swimming once this summer. It's hard to exercise when you're not sleeping more than 3 hours a day on average. More sleep first, then focus on physical fitness. 

[billyhorrible]

How did your appointment? How is your recovery? Appointment went great. During my weigh-in I tried to put BH in his carseat, which was an absolute disaster. The nurse felt so bad for me she came into my appointment with me to hold him so we wouldn't have to try that again. My tear is totally healed, blood pressure is great, breasts are great. My bladder is still a little weak so I have a prescription for kegels for the next two weeks before doing any jumping jacks.

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care and back to work plans? In terms of fitness I really want to tone and get musculature back. I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight, but my stomach is flabby and I'd like it tighter again. I've got a 5k in September which I have the all clear for, and a half marathon in December. Baby care is pretty much under control. We'll do some trial runs at daycare next month before I start back to work in September.

[thecatsmeow]

How did your appointment go? How is your recovery?
Appointment was today. Exam was pretty quick with everything healed nicely. Most of the appt was spent discussing a game plan for dealing with possible incompetent cervix in future pregnancies. OB was pretty positive, which eased my mind too. Recovery has been smooth, I still can't believe how quickly I went back to feeling like myself physically. I was afraid the horrid hip/pelvic pain would linger.

What are your personal goals going forward to achieve in terms of fitness, general baby care and back to work plans?
Plan to slowly get back into working out, probably will be lots of treadmill time this year. I miss running outside so much, hopefully next spring LO will be ready for the jogging stroller!

[Widget123]

My appointment was today. It lasted about 30 seconds. Poke with stick, yep you're good. Recovery was pretty easy.

I mentioned in the other thread, I'm not one to set fitness routines and goals beyond my normal daily activities of running around with the kids.

I turned in some paperwork for LOs daycare today. DH is going to start traveling for work again soon, with October being a particularly heavy travel month. I'm totally dreading having to drop off and pick up at two different daycares those weeks. DH also wants me to apply for another job that opened yesterday and I'll probably apply, but the thought of starting back with a different job-- it would be hard. I've really been enjoying maternity leave this time too,so I'd rather not think too much about it yet.

[mcp6286]

Had my appt today and I've been cleared for everything...yay! Dr. said again what a great job my surgeon did on my incision (and it does look way less ugly than I anticipated). Got a pap and breast exam just like a regular check up and she told me to A) expect my period soon since I'm not BFing and B) to be careful about the timing of sex since they want me to be at least a year pp before baby #2 makes his/her appearance lol.

My goals are to keep walking at least 2 miles a day with LO, weather permitting, and to do some kind of ab workout 3x per week. If I end up taking a job, I will prob enroll in yoga and spin classes because I miss them! Damn frugality...doing yoga at home just isn't the same.

[kemdupuis]

Had my appt at 5 weeks PP yesterday. OB said everything looks good and that I've healed nicely. She is still pretty adamant that I should abstain from sex, swimming in the pool, taking a bath, etc. until I am at my full 6weeks PP. annoying, but I'll deal. I still definitely have some tenderness along where I tore. It's uncomfortable to sit in certain positions, and in general it just feels really tight. OB says that should lessen with time, but I am slightly skeptical.

My goals are to move more and tone up. I also want to enjoy what's left of the summer by spending some time near the pool/lake. We'll be in VT when I hit 6 weeks PP and I think some waterskiing/swimming on the lake is definitely in order.

[bruunk]

My appointment was today - I got the IUD placed, I'm looking healed, though still a bit inflamed. Dr said that for 5 weeks, it looks great and that I'm cleared for normal stuff as I feel up to it! The physical and IUD placement didn't hurt at all, so I'm happy about that. I wasn't scared about the appt until I got on the table and then realized it might really hurt - so glad that wasn't the case!

Going forward I think I'll try and get at least walking in to get myself back into the work out routine. We have a stair machine I'll start using too and once kiddo has his 2 month shots, I'm heading back to the gym (they have daycare I can leave him at while I work out). I'm looking forward to getting my body fit!

[erbear]

Everything looked good today, minus the small granuloma I've got where I tore. My stitches are healed and my uterus is where it should be. I'm going to see what my periods are like and discuss BC again when I go back in 6 months...I'm leaning towards mirena. I don't need it since H is infertile but I use it to control periods.

I am so lost as to what to do for exercise. I feel like a blob.

[silv3rlining]

Appt was last Tues but I've been busy with moving and DSs bday. All looked good and cleared for everything. It was a bit uncomfortable when she checked to make sure my uterus had gone back down though. DH couldn't wait til the movers left on Tues to get me in bed. It was hard to wait weeks (pun intended). OB also OKd Shakeology for me (as long as I'm not using it for weightless but in addition to what I'm eating). With that being said she doesn't really want me losing weight. I lost ~22 of the 45 lbs I gained during pregnancy (I had gained 27 with DS but lost 41 after bc I can't keep up with how much my kids use while I BF. I'd like to lose 10 more but I'm also OK staying the weight I am now. My goal is just to tone up. I'm starting CIZE on Monday.

[dogmama22]

I had my appointment yesterday. She asked a few questions, checked my scar, asked if I wanted BC, did an internal exam and went ahead and did a pap as well since my GYN is booked for a while. All of the nurses and the ultrasound tech came to fawn over Z for a bit and then we were on our way.
It's interesting that many of you completed a PPD survey. The OB just asked if I was feeling depressed or anxious as part of a quick wellness questionnaire and when I said "no" she said "good" and that was the end of it. I feel like I'm aware of these issues because of this board, but I think many, many moms would answer "no" even if they might be feeling that way. I wish they would dig deeper on that.

[carolyngrace]

Aug 1, 2015 15:49:10 GMT -5 budders said:

Aug 1, 2015 12:07:46 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

I had my appointment yesterday. She asked a few questions, checked my scar, asked if I wanted BC, did an internal exam and went ahead and did a pap as well since my GYN is booked for a while. All of the nurses and the ultrasound tech came to fawn over Z for a bit and then we were on our way.
It's interesting that many of you completed a PPD survey. The OB just asked if I was feeling depressed or anxious as part of a quick wellness questionnaire and when I said "no" she said "good" and that was the end of it. I feel like I'm aware of these issues because of this board, but I think many, many moms would answer "no" even if they might be feeling that way. I wish they would dig deeper on that.

My PPD survey was pretty extensive. It was 20 questions on a "Never, Sometimes, Usually, Always" scale, and they even asked similar questions and reversed the scale for accuracy. I was pretty impressed with the thoroughness.

Mine was like that also. The midwives gave it to me at my 6-week visit, and then the pediatrician gave it to me at DB's 2 month appointment!

[billyhorrible]

Aug 1, 2015 15:49:10 GMT -5 budders said:

Aug 1, 2015 12:07:46 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

I had my appointment yesterday. She asked a few questions, checked my scar, asked if I wanted BC, did an internal exam and went ahead and did a pap as well since my GYN is booked for a while. All of the nurses and the ultrasound tech came to fawn over Z for a bit and then we were on our way.
It's interesting that many of you completed a PPD survey. The OB just asked if I was feeling depressed or anxious as part of a quick wellness questionnaire and when I said "no" she said "good" and that was the end of it. I feel like I'm aware of these issues because of this board, but I think many, many moms would answer "no" even if they might be feeling that way. I wish they would dig deeper on that.

My PPD survey was pretty extensive. It was 20 questions on a "Never, Sometimes, Usually, Always" scale, and they even asked similar questions and reversed the scale for accuracy. I was pretty impressed with the thoroughness.

Mine used the Edinburgh Scale.