What is normal post vaginal delivery?

My tear wasn't as bad but I was on ibuprofen for a week where I kept such a close on on the time and took the next dose of pain meds the minute i could. I was in so much pain. The second week I still took meds every day but could go a few hours longer then the first week. Still very difficult. By week 3 I was at a rare occasion did I need them. Stoped bleeding at week 4. A week later had a few days of itchiness come back when the stitches were desolving but no pain, just used Peri bottle and whitch hazel again for 2/3 days.

Ice pack and whitch hazel helped so much. And warm baths to let muscles relax

The main thing to do is rest and not be standing too long. Padsicles can help.
It usually takes about 2-3weeks for significant relief but the real internal healing can take months but physically you will feel better. It’s a process, give yourself time and grace. There’s no race in healing!

My first delivery was same to you
It was a few months for me

I had 6 second degree tears. I’m now nearly 7 months pp and am finally starting to feel better. I worked with a pelvic floor physical therapist and it helped me so much. Take it really easy on walking.

I feel you ❤️

I was in a horrible pain for 6 months, went to a&e three times during this time as sometimes couldn't even walk, went to multiple doctors in the UK and including a private recognised in Spain an all of them kind of helped me to reduce the pain but the final solution just came with the time which is what they also suggested (of course the reason for the pain was that the stitches were poorly done). After that time the pain was manageable and I feel finally recovered after 1 year.

My recommendation is to go to the doctor's every time you have a feeling that something is not right, is better to get checked and it may be they may help you ease the pain plus it will help ease your mind that they have checked this and this will help you handle the pain better.🫂 Also remember to have compassion and kindness with yourself and your body and remember to love it, relax it and give it time, you just gave birth a new life! 🫂sending you hugs!