I'm so embarrased. One for the ladies on here.

bestpud

I've had this problem several times over the last couple of years and it's awful, I agree.

Tbh though, I think it's a bigger thing to us than anyone else though.

I 'flooded' on the way to get dd from school once and knew it had gone right through as I could see it on the car seat. I had to go and get her so the only thing I could do was get my bag and use it as a shield. I also stood with my back to the wall and the bag across my front.

And the other awful time was at uni, in the library. It happened then as well and there was loads of people wanting the computers so I knew someone would dive for the chair as soon as I got up! That didn't go through onto the chair though, thank goodness, although I thought it would have.

Oh gosh, then there was the time I took dd fo her swimming lesson and spent it in the loos as every time I went to leave it started flooding again and I was very worried it would come through! I was very glad dh was there that day, to see to dd!

I take tranxemic acid now and have two more days a month because I'd stopped going anywhere because of it.

The things we put up with, eh? :rolleyes:

But like I said, it is a far bigger thing on our mind than in anyone elses!

Just hold your head high and try your best to forget about it, as others will have.

Kaz2904

I remember the morning after I had had DD, I was covered but the MW had said she needed to check me so I waited for her to come, revolted in my mess.
When she pulled down the sheets she recoiled and said I think you ought to sort yourself out afterwards! !!!!!!! I was mortified and couln't say "I was waiting for you"
It's happened to me & colleagues. My nurse manager had a small stain at the end of her working day once (white dress). Myself and a colleague both noticed and looked at each other. We decided it was best not to say anything as she was about to leave work and drive 10 miles home so we thught she would think it had happened in the car.

bestpud

Mado wrote: »

Actually, I just had an incident myself.
Had just undressed and got in the shower and my youngest gets in the bathroom to brush his teeth. He spots my knickers on the floor and goes "erm, Mum... you are always telling me off for my pants but yours aren't great either..."
:rotfl:
He is 6 and we had a little talk about baby pouches inside mummy's tummy!

DD told me I needed to change my 'nappy' as 'it has lots of poo on it', very loudly (as they do :rolleyes:) in a Wetherspoons toilet! She was about 2 at the time, I think.

MoaningMyrtle

Kaz2904 wrote: »

I remember the morning after I had had DD, I was covered but the MW had said she needed to check me so I waited for her to come, revolted in my mess.
When she pulled down the sheets she recoiled and said I think you ought to sort yourself out afterwards! !!!!!!! I was mortified and couln't say "I was waiting for you"
It's happened to me & colleagues. My nurse manager had a small stain at the end of her working day once (white dress). Myself and a colleague both noticed and looked at each other. We decided it was best not to say anything as she was about to leave work and drive 10 miles home so we thught she would think it had happened in the car.

Ooh, poor thing, the midwife sounds nice!! A similar thing happened to me too. After I'd had my second baby, I had to wait an hour for another midwife to come and do my stitches. I was naked under a sheet with an unstitched episiotomy, just given birth and my newborn baby was in special care!! Not nice at all.

It has happened when I was wearing dark jeans too.

wigglebeena

It happens at one time or another to lots of people of the lady persuasion: hazard of the job description. I think men are usually too embarrassed to let you know (if they even notice): women will quietly lean in and tip you off in a confidential 'girls together' tone. (I've done this: the lady was clearly a bit upset, but glad to have been alerted). If no women said anything it probably wasn't noticeable: maybe you got away with it.

Mely

MrCow....sanitary pads for pennies? Id love to know what brand, and where from! Do you mean supermarket own brands as they just dont work for me...there useless!

wigglebeena

Bear in mind kids are a better height to spot any accidents than adults.

bestpud

mrcow wrote: »

After the birth of my middle child, I was with a friend and bent over to pick up my daughter's dummy. As I did so, I uncontrollably broke wind. I seriously didn't know where to put my face! My friend didn't even seem to care (bless her). Thankfully now I have a little more control over my bodily functions (although I still need to do more pelvic floors).

We're all only human and we've all got the same bits (well most of us have anyway). Dont even worry about it.

(Sorry btw if all of that was tmi!)

My mum broke wind, very loudly, at the end of her Tai Chi class one week! They were standing up after doing the relaxation but and she let rip before she could stop herself!

She was mortified but said it was much worse because nobody said a word, or even batted an eyelid, but she knew they all knew it was her.

Apparently, she got to the door by following the walls and pretending to read all the notices as she was too embarrassed to face anyone!

This was years ago but we still bring it up at get togethers, as you do!

I know I have a terrible, and childish, sense of humour but I find these things very funny!

wigglebeena

Tampax plus pads at the same time is a wonderful thing for peace of mind.

mrcow

Mely wrote: »

MrCow....sanitary pads for pennies? Id love to know what brand, and where from! Do you mean supermarket own brands as they just dont work for me...there useless!

What "brand" do you think you'd get free on the NHS? Nothing better than the cheapest.....you'd end up buying more expensive ones for yourself anyway. Have you seen the ones they dish out in hospitals?

You can get own brand (not value - as they really are pennies!) ones for around £1 per month.