Weekly Update Wednesday: 2 Week Postpartum Update

Mommy's Recovery

This week I have felt significantly better than week 1, although I am still pretty far from 100%. I am off all pain medications aside from the occasional ibuprofen. Just like any muscle ache, when overworked my incision hurts really bad. For instance, Chad and I decided to get out and about on Sunday. We started the day off with brunch with family, went to Target and then I went to my parents house while Chad went to the Broncos game. By the end of the evening I was barely walking. The next day I went to the doctor for my 2 week and everything checked out great! I even got the okay to drive and to finally carry Jack in his carrier... as long as my body agrees :) Overall, I am feeling really good I just have to remember that I am still recovering and not to overdo it.

Body Changes

I am happy to report that even in just a few days I have noticed a big difference in my stretch marks. They aren't gone by any means but they are definitely fading. I have just been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion after the shower. It's really difficult after a c-section because at this point I am getting pretty restless to start exercising to get back in shape but it's recommended to wait until after you get approval at your six week appointment to start any type of routine. I can walk and do light lifting so that will have to do for now. This week I lost 5 pounds which means I have lost a total of 26 pounds since little Jack's birth and I have 17 pounds to go! I continue to tell myself--- it took me 9 months to put the weight on... it's not going to come off over night. My number one priority right now is Jack and making sure I am doing everything I can to make sure my milk supply is great for him so he can grow big and strong :)

Sleeping

Jack is a pretty great sleeper overall. We have our routine of trying to go to bed around 10 and then feed him around 2 and then we are up around 6:15 for another feeding (which we typically just start our day after that). There have been a few nights where he is either gassy or just fussy and the nights aren't as smooth. But typically that just means that it takes a little longer to get him to bed but once he's asleep he stays asleep good.

Eating/Feeding

Jack is still eating great. His feedings average around 7-10 minutes long and he eats around every 3 hours during the day. My milk supply is still crazy but I am thankful that I can provide enough food for him. But, in all honesty-- it will be really nice to have less of a mess every couple of hours. He is spitting up a LOT but we talked to the doc about it and he says it's totally normal. Evidently Chad was a spitty baby too :)

Sizes

Sizing hasn't changed much at all. He is still fitting in newborn onesies and his 0-3 months clothes.

Milestones

Milestones for this week include: getting back to birth weight and staying awake longer during the day!

Jack's Favorite Things

Jack is still obsessing over ceiling fans, looking at faces, his wubbanub, laying on daddy and being snuggled!