I had my 6 week PP appt this week & am happy to report that all was well. =) I was a little bit worried about my blood pressure because at our 3 day f/u at the hospital it was pretty high (stress maybe?). Fortunately, it was back down to my normal range at 100/80. Not to be too overtly inappropriate, I will just say that all is healed well & that my uterus has shrunk back to normal size. Yay! I was finally cleared to get slowly back into exercise which I am really excited about. Now if only I could find the time to actually work out... =)
Also, we got the go ahead to start having intercourse again. Being that I am pumping/breastfeeding I am on the mini-pill, but I have to take it for two weeks before it will be consistently effective. Is it bad that I already forgot to take my pill on the second day I had the dang prescription? Good thing we don't have the time or energy for sex at the moment. Not to mention, no sign of my 1st PP AF (not that I am complaining about this in the slightest). I will definitely have to be more diligent about taking my pill. Contrary to what others may think is a good idea for us, we are not planning on trying for #2 until Carter is at least 2-3 years old. I really don't want two kids in diapers & I want to give my baby a chance to BE THE BABY before I replace him with another one. I know a lot of people don't share this opinion & I am not knocking you if you decide to start trying again right away. This is just what is best for our family.
Pumping is going well. I finally feel like I am getting the hang of it & since buying new flanges that are the correct size pumping has become way more efficient for me. I used to have to pump for 20-30 mins. to get the same amount of milk I can now express in 10 mins. This will make a big difference for when I go back to work & don't have time to always spend 20 mins. pumping per session. My supply is slowly but surely increasing & I am pleased to say that I am able to keep up with Carter's needs still at this point. When I first started pumping I was only able to express maybe 0.75-1oz between both breasts & now am able to get at least 3-4oz per session sometimes more in the AM. I know it's still not a lot compared to some people, but it's enough. All I can do at this point is just continue my pumping schedule, drink my water, eat my oatmeal & throw in extra nursing sessions when I can. Hopefully, my supply will continue to react accordingly.
Other then that, I will simply say that most of the time I enjoy my new job as mommy. It's not always easy, but every time my little boy flashes me that gummy smile I fall in love more & more. Yes, I still have my moments of frustration & loneliness & even sadness occasionally, but for the most part- I am a happy girl. We are slowly, but surely adjusting to the new normal & getting slowly into a routine. It will take time, but we will get there.
Glad you're doing well! Sounds like you are adjusting to a new "normal". When do you go back to work? (I know, you don't even want to think about that yet!)
ReplyDeleteOn October 19! Going back to work is very bittersweet for me. I am bored out of my mind staying home all day with baby & crave adult interaction, but I will miss him terribly while I am gone. 12 hours is a long day! Thank goodness it's only 3 days a week (and only one week out of three do I have to work 3 12s).
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