Oct
31
Six Weeks Post Partum Comparison
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I was asked recently what my belly looks like now, seven weeks after giving birth. It’s mushier than it was before I got pregnant, of course, and is a bit more muffin-toppy than it has ever been in my life, but it’s okay, under the circumstances. I’m two pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight, […]
Oct
3
Weight Update
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I lost all of my pregnancy weight, except 7lbs, within the first week. And I’m stuck there.
I can’t wait to stop being in pain so I can leave the house. This pain is overwhelming, never-ending and debilitating. I can’t take it much longer.
Sep
15
It’s all water weight, I swear! I haven’t gotten off my ass in a week
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Family beds are the way to go! Last night we slept for nearly twelve hours (in 3-4 hour incriments) with only short breaks in between we learned how to properly breastfeed so that he stays full for longer. The first few days I’d get have to get up to nurse nearly every hour. It was […]
Sep
14
First Checkup
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We had a visit from the public health nurse today. Her visit is two-fold: one, I’m positive she was here to check things out and make sure that we are in a safe environment (therefore there was lots of cleaning up before her arrival!) and second, she is there to help with anything that I […]
Sep
13
Sleep Deprived, But Okay
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Clive’s back to work today and my mom’s here until the weekend. It’s very nice to have help, even though I feel like continuing my regular work load. It’s weird to spend most of my time in bed. I really need to though- recovery’s been a bitch, and probably ranked harder than actual labour because […]