- Taken care of two kids on my own for short periods of time. Only with minor breakdowns (me, not the kids).
- Realized I have knitting projects all over the house. A sock upstairs for when I'm waiting for A to wake between feeds, a sweater downstairs for when I'm doing the same thing, and a shawl that seems to get toted back and forth with me but rarely knit on.
- Been eternally grateful for the help of my Mom. I'm not sure how this week would have faired without her.
- Been thankful that Nate has work despite it has taken him out of our home. Always grateful for work.
- Been amazed at how wonderfully Grace is taking the transition to having a sibling in her house. Every day gets better with less outburts of frustration. There have been lots of head touching, toe tickling, and questions of "what's wrong with Aidan?" I know I am going to love watching their relationship blossom.
- I've been starting to feel better every day. Then I say that and end up taking more Motrin. But really though, I think the healing is happening and soon I'll be able to pick up a pot of water. I hope.
- Been frustrated at the limitations after a c-section. How do people elect for this? Seriously, a vaginal delivery is so much better. And I'll keep saying that. Honestly the truth.
- There have been first baths, and belly buttons being revealed. Love it.
- There have been visits from close friends that make my heart warm and my days not so long.
- Cherishing these sweet moments with someone so wee, and already missing each day as it passes.
Here's to another week ahead. I can't wait to see what it holds :)
6 comments:
sounds like a rollercoaster of a week. I am sure having another tiny person in the house is an adjustment and will be for a little while. But soon enough the routine will come and you will wonder what life was like (or how life could be) without little Aidan.
I can honestly say, about the c-section, that everyone heals so differently. I healed SO fast and was barely dealing with any pain by the time i got home from the hospital. The nurses, when they came to visit me at the house, almost forgot to remove my stitches because they couldn't believe how normal I was moving around and acting. So...just let your body take as much time as it needs. Don't push it until you feel better, otherwise you could do some damage, i am sure you know that.
Glad you are still posting amongst the busyness.
You're doing wonderfully Carmen! You'll be back to your old, active self in no time. x
I can agree with you about the c-section thing. I have no idea how people can elect to have them...especially multiple times. I would never choose to have one, only in emergency (as both of us did ;))
It takes time to feel better and it will happen. Don't push it!! It's too easy to hurt yourself worse and that sock on the floor is perfectly happy there...really.
hugs to you all.
Meg
the c-section - i can say that after having one emergency and one planned - the healing is so much different after a planned c-section than it is after an emergency one . . . and i've never delivered vaginally - so i don't know what that's like. i will say that no matter how you get your little one here, all that matters is that he's here and you're here and all is well. (after your vaginal delivery with Grace, you didn't have another little person at home to care for, either . . . don't be too frustrated. you will heal up. and you will get back to normal. i promise!)
Totally with you on the c-section! It took me so much longer to be doing things normally after the c-section I had with Amelie compared to after the vaginal birth with Hanna.
It takes time to get back in the swing of things and it is hard with 2 kids. Even when they are both behaving. I remember every time I sat down to feed Hanna, Amelie would need something that second! But it is soooooooo much fun to see their relationship and friendship building and the bond they have.
take care of yourself and don't try and do too much too soon!
I know those early days pass so quickly and they are so sweet!
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