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Moms who have already gave birth

When was the earliest you had sex after baby was born.  my son is 9 days and I'm getting very frustrated.  I know it has to do a lot with my self esteem some back cause I fit into clothes now but also with how my bf is treating me in a good way.  I did not get any stiches after birth and basically done bleeding.  I never experienced this urge after my other kids so I waited 6 weeks.  I just don't think I can now
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5793521 tn?1378043101
I waited two weeks, I think you should be okay as long as you feel comfortable, go for it! Lol :)
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4983320 tn?1378402268
If it were me I would wait the 6 weeks. I know people who haven't waited & everything was fine, but you could get an infection or something. I know 6 weeks is a looong time to go without sex, especially when you're in a relationship, but I don't think it's worth the risk.
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I waited 3 weeks with my first and i had second degree tearing but healed really quickly and i was fine. I was on bedrest 12 weeks prior to giving birth so i to was frusterated and didnt wanna wait!
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I actually cried today.  I'm that frustrated.  either way its not going to happen for a couple days until I can go out and get some heavy duty condoms or A grade saran wrap lol I am just scared for infection mostly.  6 weeks will be technically longer for me because I'm getting my tubes tied the day after my son turns 1 1/2 months so I have that recovery period too. Its hilarious I wanted nothing to do with it and now my minds changed lol
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Lol I'd say give it at least til your completely done bleeding
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5110781 tn?1378361950
I waited almost 3 weeks and was fine, bd just had to go easy n be gentle at first
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ok thanks ladies.  that aleast gives me a estimate date I can mark on my calendar lol
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About 2 weeks, and had to go easy
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I waited two weeks.
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Wow, we tried after 5 weeks but it hurt so it didn't last long.
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Five weeks and since i didnt wait the full six weeks on of my stitches came out but i was still ok
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Idk why you would want sex a week after giving birth anyways
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5731802 tn?1375572607
i had too wait 11 weeks because my stitches were not heeeled right.
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I waited 2 mnths , I was really uncomfortable wif wat the hell happened down there! Lol
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5781072 tn?1399601256
I had a csection and stopped bleeding after 3 weeks and had sex after 4 weeks it really depends on how you think your body can handle it if you think you can go for it
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@liteskin.  its been a while and I feel so much better about myself.  the fact my bf after 4 years and seeing what I went through is still attracted to me helps also.
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