Time to talk about me. I think it is easier to list things.
1. I gained 34lbs and am down 21.
2. Breastfeeding is going great. Call me Elsie the cow. I definately am able to produce enough to feed Ava and pump to save for Clint to help with feedings once we give her a bottle. I have even had the fortunate benefit of leaking. Yes, my boobs leak, especially when too full or if Ava is close to me and crying. Lansinoh nipple butter is my best friend. It works for me.
3. My boobs are AMAZING. If only I could keep these forever. Although I am not, I feel like J-WOWW from Jersey Shores. (I think her fake boobs are crazy ridiculous and mesmerizing.)
Clint is a boob man. Well, when we got together, being a size nipple, he had to swap for the boo-tay. Since Ava, he has definately been wow-ed by the boobs and reverted back to boob-man.
4. I am not down to pre-pregnancy weight yet (119) and at 2.5 weeks postpartum I know that I won't be, but I am very content and extrememly comfortable with this new body. ( It also helps when your husband is your biggest fan!) I know that once I am cleared by the doc that I will start exercising(I am excited to be able to just move) , but I know in the back of my mind that I can't go crazy exercise lady and still be able to keep my milk production up. I will lose it slowly and get there sometime.
5. Postpartum bleeding is still happening. Some days heavier than usual. Still rocking a maxi. Just a super and not the Ginormous one from the hospital.
6. I am a thong wearer and have been for years, but having to wear the maxi-smaxi I had to go buy new butt covering panties. I had no idea what kind I would like or what size. After trial and error, I have found some I can live with for the time being.
7. I am in a semi awkward position with my clothes. When we got pregnant, I didn't want to buy clothes and I was given all of my maternity clothes from friends. Now, the maternities are too big and my pre-preg clothes are still snug. I am trying to hold out buying clothes hoping that my fall clothes from last year will fit when the weather starts to change.
That is all I can think of right now. If you have any questions, don't hesitate!! I am an open book!
Showing posts with label Postpartum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Postpartum. Show all posts
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Postpartum care!
Ok girls. Postpartum stuff is not really talked about, but I am about to discuss some things. Beware of TMI, but after having a baby and your vajayjay exposed to 8 people, modesty has flown out the window.
1. Bleeding. After you deliver, it is like a period on steroids. You continue to bleed and have lochia(postpartum discharge stuff) for about 6 weeks.
2. Mesh panties and GINORMO pads. To accommodate the period roidage you have to wear the biggest maxi pad ever made. It's like wearing a depends without the sticky tabs and the nurse wiping your butt. To hold the pad you get to wear the Postpartum Secrets. They are these fabulous boy short mesh panties that the hospital so graciously gives you to wear and take some home. LOVELY!
3. Taking care of the goods. Because you are sore and stitched, you have this routine given to you every time you go to the bathroom. EVERY time, and I mean every time, you go pee for the next 6 weeks you have to take the BOTTLE. The BOTTLE(my nurse named my BOB the BOTTLE) is filled with warm water to, for better words, squirt yourself clean. The hospital gave me this cold spray, tucks pads, and this foam ointment. This is all to help you heal and not get infected during the healing process.
4. Not allowed to do anything! I'm not allowed to lift anything heavier than Ava or do much of anything for 2 weeks. That is very hard to do when you feel fine, but after doing minor things your body will tell you when it is doing more than you are supposed to. (Hence more bleeding!)
5. Bowel movement. The hospital gives you stool softeners while you are in the hospital and then they send some home with you. With all of the drugs and with labor your body has a hard time doing the doo! Well, they do not tell you that it could be the worst doo EVER. I felt like I needed an epidural to get through it! I did not know either that with the horrible experience, you are liable to get (if you don't already have them) HEMMORRHOIDS. I have a glorious one on top(I guess I could say on bottom =/ ) of all of the new bodily functions that go with labor.
These are things that happened to me. I am just informing you of things that could or possibly happen, NOT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU. Every woman's experience is different. Although, postpartum isn't all that it is cracked up to be, look what I got in return....
1. Bleeding. After you deliver, it is like a period on steroids. You continue to bleed and have lochia(postpartum discharge stuff) for about 6 weeks.
2. Mesh panties and GINORMO pads. To accommodate the period roidage you have to wear the biggest maxi pad ever made. It's like wearing a depends without the sticky tabs and the nurse wiping your butt. To hold the pad you get to wear the Postpartum Secrets. They are these fabulous boy short mesh panties that the hospital so graciously gives you to wear and take some home. LOVELY!
3. Taking care of the goods. Because you are sore and stitched, you have this routine given to you every time you go to the bathroom. EVERY time, and I mean every time, you go pee for the next 6 weeks you have to take the BOTTLE. The BOTTLE(my nurse named my BOB the BOTTLE) is filled with warm water to, for better words, squirt yourself clean. The hospital gave me this cold spray, tucks pads, and this foam ointment. This is all to help you heal and not get infected during the healing process.
4. Not allowed to do anything! I'm not allowed to lift anything heavier than Ava or do much of anything for 2 weeks. That is very hard to do when you feel fine, but after doing minor things your body will tell you when it is doing more than you are supposed to. (Hence more bleeding!)
5. Bowel movement. The hospital gives you stool softeners while you are in the hospital and then they send some home with you. With all of the drugs and with labor your body has a hard time doing the doo! Well, they do not tell you that it could be the worst doo EVER. I felt like I needed an epidural to get through it! I did not know either that with the horrible experience, you are liable to get (if you don't already have them) HEMMORRHOIDS. I have a glorious one on top(I guess I could say on bottom =/ ) of all of the new bodily functions that go with labor.
These are things that happened to me. I am just informing you of things that could or possibly happen, NOT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU. Every woman's experience is different. Although, postpartum isn't all that it is cracked up to be, look what I got in return....
WAY WORTH EVERYTHING!!!
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