I just wanted to give you all a quick update as promised. Last week I went for my 6 week follow-up (a bit early but my insurance demanded it). We talked about my blood pressure, which was good at the time. I am to keep an eye on it and call if there are any problems. We talked about birth control, of which I need none thanks to the tubal that my doc promised me was all good. We talked about … [Read more...]
Postpartum and #Breastfeeding Update
Jemma will be 5 weeks tomorrow. She turned a month old (by date) on Thursday and had her one-month appointment on Friday. She now weighs 8lbs 5oz. That gain was not a big one over the past two weeks, but the one prior was huge. In her 2nd week of life, Jemma gained 11oz! So, with that in mind and how well she looks, the increase in her length, and her eating habits, the doctor is not … [Read more...]
More sickness
Johnny is still sick. He has been lethargic and so sad looking all day. He vomitted again tonight. My poor baby. He gets a look of terror when it happens. This is the first time he has ever really been sick. Tayler has it now too. Mike isn't feeling well. I haven't been feeling great for awhile but no major symptoms yet. It is hard to force yourself to eat when you don't feel good so I hope it … [Read more...]
10 days postpartum
And I fit into pre-pregnancy clothes! :) I put on a shirt earlier that is actually way bigger than it was (my stomach has flattened some on top) even though my chest is larger. I decided to try a pair of jeans. My lower stomach is a mess and swollen but the jeans still fit without any squeezing or stuffing myself into them. I have a long way to go to be happy with the way I look (if that will … [Read more...]
Baby girl is good… me, not so much.
I had my appt today to get my staples out. I expressed concern about the pitting edema I have in my feet and generalized edema everywhere. I know it is common, but it seems excessive to me at this point. They ran my blood pressure and were not happy. My blood pressure today was 174/98. My doctor is very concerned that I have postpartum toxemia. I have been placed on blood pressure meds and … [Read more...]
