how weak/tired/sore/achy did you feel after giving birth and how long did it last?

Dont be in a rush to do too much. Relax,RELAX. Your body just went through an amazing marathon. Childbirth is extremely hard on the body and it may take some time for you to heal. You are putting yourself at risk when you try to do too much. Take care of that baby, it needs you right now. Do what you have to do for yourself, but if someone offers to help you take it. Believe me down the line you will be calling people to come help you, so you can get enough time for yourself to use the bathroom. No remedies except eat well and get the sleep you need now, cause in a week or so you will get the full effect of having a new born.

It took me weeks to stop hurting down there. I tore a little and had stitches, but also had a lot of pressure especially with bowel movements - that really hurt. I didn't really have back pains though. The tiredness took weeks to recover from. You are tired from having the baby, then you have to stay awake around the clock to feed it. It takes a long time to catch up because you only get a couple hours sleep at a time. I didn't hardly eat anything the first couple weeks, I had no appetite because I was so tired. And shower?? HA!

The bleeding. . . I bled very heavy for a week, then it slowed down slightly and gradually. I didn't stop bleeding for 6-7 weeks!!! I think that's normal. At 4 weeks I was still passing clots. . I know TMI!

I know it's hard to rely on help, you feel like it's your responsibility to take care of everything related to baby. I know I felt like a horrible mother when I would let someone else do a feeding. I would let someone watch your baby and let you get a good 8 hours sleep. If you're breastfeeding, pump before and after, then increase our pumping or feeding for the next day or two. Missing one or two feeding won't make your supply stop. The extra sleep will help you feel better and be a better mom!

oh you will get through this time hun!!! it so darn hard!!! i had a horrible back labor, 7 hours of pushing and a vacuum extraction, with internal ripping, that i received many stitches for. i experienced the burning sensation when i peed even the water bottle burned as well, i found it helpful,(this is gross) to pee in the bathtub squatting. (i know but it hurt so bad!) you body will be sore for a while at least two weeks. dibucane ointment is a good thing and also tucks pads. to help with the soreness, if you are not breastfeeding, i would take ibuprofen for the pains, ahh i missed it when i was prego. i would suggest to nap whenever baby naps!!! you needs lots of rest!!! also have grandma do night watch once a week or take turns at night switch off with every other feeding with your partner or someone who is there, so you can get a descent stretch of sleep. you will make it through this! my daughter is 8 months and it seems like forever ago i was getting up 2-3 times a night with her. it goes by so fast, dont let little precious moments slip by because you are concentrating on getting everything done!!! she wont stay that way forever, try to soak it all up!!!!!

but are there any remedies i can do(ask for help if there is someone there so you can rest and have help around the house.)

have u gone through this(I have had three kids. my recovery for each one was diffrent. I didn't have any drugs the first two times and recovered pretty fast. But the thrid child the whole think was diffrent. I had to take insalin the whole time had drugs for the birth and it took my MUCH longer to recover. I also had the feeling that I had been hit by a huge truck. My lower back fealt so bursed and sore.)

when will all this go away (let your body do its job to recover and try to take it easy *as easy as you can*)

Good luck and congrats on the new little one! :)

To be honest... even after having 3 I don't remember how long it was before I felt completely better.

I know I only bled for about 10 days each time.

I remember going out after my first and 3rd were born (we left the hospital, stopped at home and left).

I know I got tired easy for the first month or so with each one.

Are you taking your vitamins still? That may help with some of the issue. Maybe a slow-release iron tablet will help as well. Just ask your doctor about the iron before taking it.

Yep, I remember it well! I remember that my back really starting hurting me at about a week after giving birth, much more than it actually hurt during the pregnancy. In time you will get a little energy back (not much with a newborn, though!), your stitches will come out and it will feel more comfortable and the blood flow will ease up (although many women can bleed up to six weeks PP). Hang in there - relief is in sight!

I had this for about 3 weeks after my son was born (quite bad stitches 2!) the only thing i can say tht helps is takin some tablets sud help ease the pain, lots of rest and a nice warm bath with nothing in (b/c it could irritate u) with the bleeding i bleed for about 5 weeks so hopefully u wnt b as long!

Congrats wit ur newborn xxxx

It always took alittle while for my back to readjust to the weight being gone. Remember it took 9 months to get that way and in one day it all changed. You're body HAS been in a boxing match, hit by truck and probably feels like its been probed by aliens. It really depends on your labor experience on fast you're going to recover. There's always somebody who's out running a marathon or something the next weekend, but me, I was pretty much bed ridden for the first 2 weeks, completely wiped out. I just needed good ol' fashion rest.

Sounds like your doing too much too quickly. If you are still feeling this way, maybe you should call your doctor tomorrow to check in. I also had stitches, and it was awful going to the bathroom for well over a week. The bleeding is normal too, it's still early. You only gave birth 1 week ago!

Relax!

What is your hemoglobin level? If you are low is will make you extra tired. Make sure you are still taking your prenatal vitamins.

A balanced healthy diet will be your best chance at a quicker recovery. Remember when you were little and mom gave you soup? For each pregnancy I had premade about 30 meals and froze them - most were soups and casseroles - so they had a variety of food groups, provided hydration, and were easy to digest.