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Peri Bottle vs. Giant Mug with Bendy Straw
xoxoxo
Dearest Postpartum Hospital Squirty Bottle,
I love you.
Really, I do.
Of all the benefits of giving birth in a hospital you rank as one of the greatest. You’re a budget bidet, the easiest way to get out of taking a real shower, a welcome addition both postpartum and once a month from then on out. The only thing better than you is crunchy ice (which can’t be taken home) and the giant mug with the bendy straw (I didn’t get one last time, I DEMAND A REDO!)
I’m a stinker (oh puns!) about feeling fresh and clean in all my parts, especially down there and nothing does a better job than the postpartum squirty bottle. My best friend had a baby less than 10 days ago and her bottle has already been hijacked by her kids. Mine stays safely at the top of my closet, clean and ready for whenever I need them.
One of the things I was most surprised at with my first baby was just how much...stuff...is involved with using the bathroom after having a baby. I never waddled 9 months pregnant, but I sure did waddle wearing those mesh panties filled with seven layers if ice, peri pads, hemorrhoid cream, numbing spray and pads big enough to be a bed for my new baby.
I love you little squirt bottle, for so many reasons and promise to never let you become a bathtub toy. No, you will always have the privilege of keeping my tender bits clean no matter what phase of life I’m in. You’re welcome.
What wins in your house? Peri bottle or giant mug with the bendy straw?
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8 Comments
Talia commented on Jan 23 12 at 1:57 pmMug with bendy straw! I didn’t get one either, and I was actually really bummed. My hospital actually gave me 2 peri bottles, which was nice, but I wanted a mug toooo!
Justrelax7 commented on Jan 23 12 at 2:15 pmHA! I just cleaned out the cabinet under the sink in our master bathroom over the weekend. I pitched so many useless bottles of smelly lotion and old mascara. But I came across that lovely bottle from the hospital and promptly stuck it back under the sink. That baby is GOLD! I couldn’t believe it when I came across a blog post about the bottle. hahahaha!!!
Libby commented on Jan 23 12 at 8:46 pmGood call. I think you’ve inspired me to bring that bottle back out!
Aurora commented on Jan 24 12 at 12:33 pmPeri Bottle!!!
Ami commented on Jan 24 12 at 1:39 pmPeri Bottle hands down.
Chrysta commented on Jan 27 12 at 5:05 pmI’ve had three C-sections, and never once have they given me a peri bottle, even though with surgery you get the privelege of staple removal AND mesh panties crammed with all that “stuff” you mentioned. Not. Fair.
MaryAnne commented on Jan 28 12 at 12:22 amI discovered you can actually buy the peri bottles, on Amazon no less. I had a family member coming home from a lengthy pneumonia hospitalization who asked me to see if I could find any somewhere, and there they were. :)
Jen L. commented on Jan 31 12 at 4:55 pmI LOVED my squirty bottle. I had a c-section and had trouble peeing after my surgery. My lovely post-partum nurse filled the peri bottle with warm water and that helped me “go.” I remembered this when I had another surgery last year and demanded someone go up to labor and delivery and steal me a bottle. It worked!
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