I have a little secret I’ve been carrying around for too long.
It started off innocently at first, and then it became harder to hide. Those close to me began to notice something. They began to notice that I didn’t laugh as much, that I developed an unusual fear of coughs and anything that would make me sneeze. Trampolines became no-go zones and any sudden movements resulted in quick visits to the bathroom.
Now I’m finally ready to share my secret with the world because I’ve finally realised just how common my little problem is.
Just as an FYI, you should know that this post is sponsored by Lights by Tena. But all opinions expressed by the author are 100 per cent authentic and written in their own words.
The first time I accidentally wet myself was when I was pregnant with my first child. I was 28 and it was quite early in the pregnancy. It was funny at the time. Every crazy side-effect of pregnancy was funny. Ha, I wet myself. Ha, I just ate celery and chocolate together. Ha, I farted when I bent down. Ha, my belly button has popped out.
Then I gave birth to my first child, and the light bladder leakage continued. My son turned six months…still wetting myself. Then he turned one and yep, still happening.
Let me just say…not so funny anymore.
Light bladder leakage was not something I was prepared for. I was too young. I was too fit. And I was scared to go to the doctor or talk to friends.
And it wasn’t like a gentle little escape of fluid. Here’s how it would usually occur. I’d laugh, sneeze or cough suddenly and feel a gush of warmth ‘down there’ followed by a rush of warmth across my face because I’d just wet myself a bit and was so incredibly embarrassed. And it wasn’t just a trickle. It was enough to make me feel uncomfortable. I desperately started doing pelvic floor exercises every day, several times a day.