So, as expected, the happy effects of my massage have worn off and I’m left achy and stiff (and a little bit grumpy).
I’ve never been one to take a lot of baths. I’ve always been more of a shower person. But when I’m feeling sick, sad, cold or overly tired, sometimes all I want is to soak in a nice, hot bubble bath. I’m feeling all of those things right now but, of course, my post-op instructions tell me no baths, intercourse or tampons for two weeks.
On top of that, I’m breaking out. I’ve never had amazing skin, but I found a skin-care regimen that worked well for me when I wasn’t pregnant. My doctor had warned me that my skin would likely get worse when pregnant, but I was lucky enough to have better skin with pregnancy.
So now, I’m not pregnant, I can’t have a bath, I have bad skin AND I have to wear pads.
Ugh.
Another bun (in the oven)? 
I’m so sorry. Is there a runner up for a bath that makes you feel almost as good…maybe a pint of ice cream while sitting on the couch in comfy jammies?
Thanks, Brianna. I can’t believe how whiny I sound. You’re absolutely right. I’m sure I can find something else (perhaps I’ll try a heating pad, some Easter chocolate and good book!) to help me feel better.
I didn’t think you sounded whiny at all. I was just trying to help you come up with a next best thing to help you not feel as down.
I really appreciate your support. Thank you!
I sympathize. It seems like nothing ever seems to go right, things get worse… Even when you expect something will make them better. XOXO
The whole things just sucks, and the bad skin is just too much. Too much! I also had great skin while pregnant – in fact pregnancy cured me of my horrible skin regimen that was likely a major cause of the problem – but still have blah blah skin. Anyway, this comment isn’t about my skin, but just comeriserating (sp?) with the suckiness that is your life right now. Hugs.
Thanks for comiserating. The final blow came this morning as I was drying my hair. My favourite pregnancy “symptom” was that my hair stopped shedding. I could brush it and dry it without finding piles hair in the corners of the room. Today, out it came. Boo.
I always had perfect pregnancy skin as well. In fact, I used to use my skin as an indicator of whether or not a pregnancy was viable. If I started to break out while pregnant, I knew I was doomed. Lol… a little stupid, and not very scientific, but hey- I was never wrong. The whole thing just sucks… you’re not whiny, but if you want to be, go right ahead! I think most of our lives would make a good country tune. HUGS…
Haha! Maybe we should become songwriters instead of bloggers. I bet we’d have a lot of #1 hits on our hands!