What about that marble trick?

By paulianna on 15 Feb 2012

Saw my PS yesterday, 7 weeks PO. He said everything looked really good, but that he didn't want my BB to shrink anymore. He told me to tape a marble into my belly button. I'd read about it, but until he asked me to do it I was quite skeptical. Anyway, found and boiled a marble. Before bed I tried to put it in place, but it was too big. I must have gotten a bit enthusiastic, because I pushed it in hard and next thing I know, it's stuck and my BB is bleeding! I couldn't remove it, so freaked out a bit. I covered it with gauze and tape and went to bed. By morning it was working its way out and I was able to remove it. I'm not too excited to try that again, and I read that people also use ear plugs, which sounds easier. What are your experiences and any suggestions?

Comments (8)

Jazzychick 8 Jan 2013

I use rolled up cotton and so far so good!!! MUCH more comfy than a marble...I tried and couldn't deal lol

Yellow Bikini 29 Apr 2012

I did the marble trick. I place a gauze over it so it wouldn't fall out. I noticed a difference in about 3 days. My navel skin didn't feel as tight and it certainly stopped closing. I started maybe around 8 weeks out.

Varnerific 27 Apr 2012

At what point can you start using the earplug or marble? My BB looks kind of triangular right now. I'm only 2 1/2 weeks PO though.

AllyinTX 27 Apr 2012

I just tried the ear plug and it worked wonders. I cut the pointy part off and made it like a cylinder. Just don't keep it in too long because it won't go back to original shape if you overdo it.