Never did I think my life would revolve around poop. I suppose I have always taken for granted a consistent pooping regimen, even with my additional iron supplement over the last 20ish years. I have come to realize that my misery over the last several weeks directly correlates to the fact that I am not going to the bathroom for several days at a time. I have researched and reached out to Kim. While googling states that there are many safe methods to help use the bathroom, my nurse has basically said that I need to focus on water intake in addition to a fiber rich diet. She did not mention anything about supplements to help, which is frustrating, but she offered that the additional meds I am on also contribute to the issue. Apparently, in a normal pregnancy, constipation is common because when our bodies create more progesterone, it relaxes our intestinal muscles. With the extra progesterone, it only exacerbates the problem.
I am trying really hard to keep my yelling and lack of patience at bay when it comes to being constipated. Not pooping truly effects everything about my daily life and I am not a fun person to be around. The deed that used to take 1-2 minutes is now a painful, 20 minute exercise and it is just awful. Once I go, it is amazing how much better I feel, almost immediately!
Only a few more days of meds - the end is in sight! Until then, I am discontinuing my own iron supplement in hopes that will help and of course heeding the advice of additional fiber/juices/water.
And, like the title says it, poops are holy around here these days!!
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