Postpartum

Hang in there! I’m 4 weeks PP and feeling really great now, basically feeling back to normal! Bleedings gone, no cramps/aches/pains anymore, sciatica went away, baby’s sleeping so much better, no more cluster feeding/he’s eating on routine now and eating way more in one sitting, etc. Just soak in the snuggles and chaos of that first week or two and remind yourself the hard parts will all be over soon 🥰

I am struggling today. He is my second baby and soo much harder than my first. Luckily my recovery has been really good this time around due to not tearing. But man! This baby is reflux, colic, has been to the doc almost as many days as he's been earth side. My heart is so broken for my 2.5 year old girl who is struggling with not getting mamma all to herself anymore. I think I'm bordering depression. I'm lucky I have my husband but he will have to go back to work soon and I just can't handle both kids on my own on top of caring for myself. How the hell do people find time to cook and eat!? I hope we can get a routine down... I'm exhausted physically and mentally. I hope you get some relief and can take care of yourself! You can't take care of your babies if you are down. Keep taking those vitamins! Breastfeeding is exhausting. ❤️

I’m one week 4 days postpartum and I’m struggling. I’ve been having night sweats where I wake up just doused in sweat which has been rough. I had a second degree tear so my vagina is going through it too. The bleeding has gone down but I’m feeling sore and swollen down there. Mentally has been hard too. I had my first baby early with my original due coming up this week and the transition from being pregnant to a mom to my little guy has been hard. I love him but I also miss my sense of routine and the ability to go where I please. He’s a pretty easy baby but the no routine drives me crazy as a big planner with anxiety. I believe I’m dealing with some ppd as well and have an appt tomorrow to talk to my provider

The emotions come and go. I’m also definitely bordering on depression but I’m trying to hang in there and wait it out. My husband has been a saint helping me. I’m so tired of wearing diapers but pads still won’t cut it. I’m dying to exercise but I did my first postpartum stretches and “workout” last night which was literally just slow motion kegels and pelvic floor work last night and I’m so sore today. My baby’s cuteness and snuggles are pulling me through 🫶🏼

VMy recovery has been ok for the third time around. The first two weeks were rough. I'm in week 3 and my mood is better but I've had some anxiety here and there. My bp is finally better but it still randomly spikes when I'm tired. I've had a lot of reflux and chest pain this week so I'm talking to my ob tomorrow.

@Elesha so similar my hearts breaks for my 17 month old as well as she used to being the only one and getting constant attention from me and now it's different. I'll be a week pp tomorrow and I do have a first degree tear and I'm finally getting over the swelling. At least I can say he's a good sleeper he only wakes up for milk and easy to go right back to sleep...We all are dealing with something in different ways pp and we will get through it mamas. Also, yes, I can't wait till I get a routine going because how do ppl find time to be a mother to multiples and still take care of their selves. Women are amazing ❤️

So I'm 3 weeks and 4 days pp and the first 4 days home were terrible. I had postpartum depression and I was recovering from a 2nd degree tear from my unexpected home birth. As the weeks have come and gone I am feeling better but I still have issues with my body and how clothes look on me. I miss having intimate time with my partner and my 3 year old son is being a menace not listening to me half the time. I am not looking forward to going back to work so soon but I need to as I'm the main breadwinner in the house. It's a lot going on.