felted bladder purses

we'll felt wool  coin purses while watching two videos on pelvic floor strengthening 

Kegel elevator

and discussing conservative measures like bladder training.

Bladder Retraining Instructions

• Empty your bladder as soon as you get up in the morning. This act starts your retraining schedule.

• Go to the bathroom at the specific times you and your health care provider have discussed. Wait until your next scheduled time before you urinate again. Be sure to empty your bladder even if you feel no urge to urinate. Follow the schedule during waking hours only. At night, go to the bathroom only if you awaken and find it necessary.

• When you feel the urge to urinate before the next designated time, use "urge suppression" techniques or try relaxation techniques like deep breathing. Focus on relaxing all other muscles. If possible, sit down until the sensation passes.
  
  If the urge is suppressed, adhere to the schedule. If you cannot suppress the urge, wait five minutes then slowly make your way to the bathroom. After urinating, re-establish the schedule. Repeat this process every time an urge is felt.

• When you have accomplished your initial goal, gradually increase the time between emptying your bladder by 15-minute intervals. Try to increase your interval each week. However, you will be the best judge of how quickly you can advance to the next step. Increase the time between each urination until you reach a three- to four-hour voiding interval.

• It should take between six to 12 weeks to accomplish your ultimate goal. Don't be discouraged by setbacks. You may find you have good days and bad days. As you continue bladder retraining, you will start to notice more and more good days, so keep practicing.

• You will hasten your success by doing your pelvic muscles exercises faithfully every day. Your diaries will help you see your progress and identify your problem times.