Thanks JHH, I have tried to be more positive today and have taken your advice. I went for a short walk last night, it was quite fun actually as I saw all the little kids dressed up in their Halloween outfits, they looked so cute!
This morning I was really worried as had still had no BM and was approaching the 48 hour mark
So I went for another walk, it was only 45 mins as my little one started crying so I had to come home. Unfortunately the walk didn't help so I had a strong coffee (good old caffeine!) which didn't work either so I had another one and that did the trick!
Would you mind if update you with my BM's?....this is seriously the most bizzare question I have EVER asked a stranger
I hope it's not too weird for you, but I want to hear if you think this is progress? Having read your diary it sounds quite similar to your first few days....
Wed (day after injections)13.30 - Very painful BM, but no pull-up pain (this is how I describe the muscle contracting in/up after you have finished a BM...sorry if TMI!) Painful as ever afterwards, lying on floor in agony.
17.00 - No pain with BM (wow) painful pull-up but no after pain! Quite a lot of blood present.
Thur
NO BM
Friday (today) 12.30 - No pain with BM (wow) and no pull-up pain (wow) pain afterwards that lasted about 20 mins (as opposed to 7 or 8 hours) but not the level of pain I had before injections. The pain level has gone from "If you could put a bullet in my head I would be most grateful" to "Ok, this hurts but leave me alone for 5 mins and I will be ok" Not sure how else to describe it lol. I have had mild discomfort this afternoon and a few of those horrible shooting pains that take your breath away, these have worried me quite alot
I have also followed all my BM's with a sitz bath, which seem to really help.
I know you can't tell me for sure whether you think I might be on the mend, but just to hear your thoughts would be great. Thank you in advance!