5 weeks post partum and a xouple queations

I had my son five weeks ago tomorrow. He was born via csection. I had PSD severely during pregnancy and still have issues. Some days I literally can't get out of bed because my hips are locked. When will this stop? Should I go ahead and do physical therapy?

Next, im still having post partum discharge. Its mostly clear now, but it still is pink sometimes. It is starting to smell though. Not fishy or musty, just like I normally do during periods but extra strong if that makes sense. Is this normal? I see mt doc for follow up anyways but just curious.

Im also extremely bloated and having issues with my bowels stills. I cam go normal Somedays, others not at all. Shouldn't this have alleviated itself already? My first two I couldn't go for two weeks but then was normal again.

Lastly, I am breastfeeding and have had several issues with breast tenderness. My son has a perfect latch and it isn't my hipplea that are sore. My breasts themselves are. What should I do? I over produce milk +(I pump off 8+ ounces after every feeding). Im not engorged. I don't see any blocked milk ducts. Mt breasts are overly hard.

And what does thrush look like on your nips?

You'll stop PP-bleeding soon. Everyone is different. With my 1st I was done AT 6 weeks, 2nd I stopped at 3 weeks and this time I was completely done by 4 weeks. I had all my kids section!

As for having issues with your bowels. I had tons of issues this last time. I was on the perks for 9 days after delivery, still around the clock (I also had other issues so I was on them for a lot longer). Those will binde you up. Drink a cup of water with a cap full of miralax, once a day and continue to take the stool softeners. Also, up your fiber - 1 fiber one bar a day always does the trick  

Breastfeeding - Your nipples will be sore for a few weeks. Even if he has the perfect latch. Thats why so many Mom's give up because it's painful for a while - but it eventually goes away. If you feel your still having issues, contact your local LLC.

Trush I never had - but my g/f noticed it when her nipples BURNED and when her sons mouth had white spots in it.

My nipples do not hurt. My breasts do. Im not quitting by any means. I have not been taking pain meds at all. I quit taking them day after his birth even though I should still be on them. I can't take Miralax.

Quoting Allissa Specht:" My nipples do not hurt. My breasts do. Im not quitting by any means. I have not been taking pain meds ... [snip!] ... taking pain meds at all. I quit taking them day after his birth even though I should still be on them. I can't take Miralax."

I'm sorry I read that wrong about your breast! Oh and I wasnt saying you we're quitting.. thats just why some people do stop!   If you cant take miralax, try getting fiber one bars - my favorite is the chocolate crunch, or the peanut butter.

Im going to try them. I've lost 35 lbs since pre pregnancy but look the same because im so bloated. Its embarrassing. I still look pregnant.

Quoting Allissa Specht:" Im going to try them. I've lost 35 lbs since pre pregnancy but look the same because im so bloated. Its embarrassing. I still look pregnant."

It takes time!   I know it stinks, I'm almost 9 weeks PP and I look like I'm 3 months preg somedays. I've lost 21lbs so far, still have 21lbs left (16 till I'm at my pre-preg weight). What about upping water intake? make sure your drinking 8-10 glasses a day.

I drink 4and liters a day! Lol. I pee constantly. It seems to make the bloating worse as well.

Quoting Allissa Specht:" I drink 4and liters a day! Lol. I pee constantly. It seems to make the bloating worse as well."

Oh man   PP sucks completely. I hope everything clears up for you soon! A nutrionist helped me lose weight before I got pregnant. Maybe you could see one of them? They are awesome and will recommend calorie in-take for breastfeeding mothers!