Let's Talk Poo

Sorry to bring up the yucky topic. I had my appts today. I am dialted to a 1cm. While doing the check she said I was full of poo. She said my assignment is to get it going and out by my induction or c-section on Tuesday.

The baby was great except the stinker went back breech this week. They said he is one active baby. I will have an ob appt on Monday to check cervix again (to see if cervidel is needed) and a quick ultrasound to check position. Tuesdsy I will be induced or have a v-section.

I can't believe your day is so close now! You can try colace or peri-colace and see if that helps. if not there is always an enema, that will clean you out for sure... My body started to do this on it's own a few days before I was due though, maybe yours will kick into gear soon

I have been constipated for the past eight weeks since being put on the extra iron. Colace didn't work. Stool softners in the hospital last week didn't do a thing. Drinking water and eating fiber haven't helped either. So, the doctor decided I have to drink magnesium citrate to clean out. I feel like it will like cleaning out for my WLS!

 

lol to talking poo! I thought I'd done a good job cleaning myself out before delivery but I didn't do that great a job as my sister excitedly proclaimed as I was pushing "OMG she's poopin' herself"...!!!! The nurse had it gone before I even realized it happened...

I hope your wee man goes back to being head down! Best of luck and eat lots of fiber and water now!

Wow Tracy! I can't believe how close you are. You must be so excited!

I get the whole poo thing. Ugh! It really sucks. I really liked the Dulcolax suppositories better than enemas. It hurt my tummy a lot less.

Tina

lol ... you poor thing. I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like you are doing all you can to cleanse ... I was talking to a L& D nurse about this issue before I had Lydia, and she said, "Oh, dear, don't worry! We L&D nurses clean up your truffles before you ever see them, and we will never tell you about them!"  Good luck! :-)

*giggle* Mag citrate will clean you out like nobody's business. I love the stuff when I need it.

I had terrible constipation in the beginning and the ONLY thing that worked was an enema. It really isn't that bad and you feel a heck of a lot better once your cleaned out. Milk of Mag makes me really sick to my stomach so the enema was the best solution for me.

totally off topic and i dont know if you remember me or not but i just wanted to say i am so happy for you!! congrats and continuing to pray for your healthy baby boy!!! you were so nice to me while i went through my loss and so welcoming when i first came to this board. just wanted to thank you again and say hello!

So good to see you around again! How are you doing these days?

Thank you for the message and kind words!!!