[part of 3 part series: body / mind / heart]
Cameron will be 4 weeks old on Thursday!
There are few (if any) life events that can match the arrival of a new family member. There is no avoiding it: everything changes, for better or for worse. Roles are called into question, routines are obliterated, and emotions run high — often magnified by hormonal change and sleep deprivation.
At nearly 1 month, here is how I am faring physically. In the other sections, I’ll include some notes on how our family as a whole is functioning.
BODY
This transition has been the easiest for me.
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I have mentioned before that I’m not someone who loooooves being pregnant. My pregnancies were never terrible, and I did not suffer from debilitating morning sickness at all. However, I am being honest when I say I much prefer being . . . not pregnant. I have so much more energy, find it easier to play around on the ground with Annabel, and for whatever reason, I just feel better about myself.
I have been just walking for exercise, covering 2-3 miles several days per week. Today I snuck in a 5 minute jog on the treadmill just to see what it felt like (answer: GREAT, although I need to get out my most supportive bras . . .). I am looking forward to doing more soon, but not too much more. Again, I’m looking to treat my body gently while I remain C’s primary food source.
I am sleep deprived but not to an extreme extent. I try to go to bed soon after C starts his longest sleep stretch (generally around 8-9 pm, lasting 3-3.5 hours). Usually I feel like utter @#*& at the midnight and 2/4/5ish am feedings, but okay by the time morning rolls around. Some days I take a nap at around 2 pm while A naps and C hangs out with our nanny. I am very grateful that this is often an option.
Finally, breastfeeding has gone really well. I had some soreness/blistering/etc for about a week, and that was that. C. is growing well, and I generally stash away an extra 3 oz each day for the freezer after his morning feeding. This is less than many get, but more than I was able to sock away last time. Also BF-related: as I mentioned in the last post, I am extremely hungry and eating a LOT – more than I remember having to do with Annabel. Currently I’m working on trying to make the majority of those extra calories healthy ones, but this is a work in progress (I maaaaay have had a run-in with half a pint of Half Baked last night. No regrets).
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HE IS SO CUTE!!!!! You also look awesome. It sounds like you’re doing really well. I’m so happy for you! You make 2 seem so doable.
Gah that picture of him! I want to eat him up. Glad to hear you are doing well.
Pregnant friend says THANKS! :). Got them today. You look great!
Great job stashing away the milk! Love the name Cameron–I named my son that too! He’s almost 3! Great name!!
He is so handsome! Seriously such a cutie. And you look great! I am now 9 weeks post partum and while I have lost all of my baby weight, I am struggling to eat well. I am really trying but dang. . . breastfeeding brings on the most intense cravings for me! All I want is sugar and junk. . . which of course only leads to a major crash and burn later in the day! Ahhhh! Working on it.
Looking awesome, mama! Enjoy those sweet little ones…
You absolutely look great, but we both know what matters much more right now is that you FEEL great about what’s going on with your body. I love that you have the wherewithal to blog, too. Amazeballs.
PS: C is gorgeous, full stop.
C is so precious and you look amazing! I know you aren’t fishing for compliments, but wow! I am really hoping for a similar bounce back, but I have truly forgotten what life with a newborn is like. I think the sleepless nights are going to hit me like a ton of rocks.
It’s wonderful getting to follow your journey- thanks for sharing!
Nonetheless, fascinating post and I would check back once more soon and get myself more updated.