Baby’s been a bit more fussy today. We figured out late afternoon that she was just hungry and that we shouldn’t stop her feeds to prevent her from vomiting. She was so much more calm after I let her feed for 15 minutes then 20 minutes all within two hours. If she projectile vomits then so be it – it’s better for everyone emotionally, psychologically and physically if she’s not extra fussy.
In terms of healing, I am feeling better bit by bit. I am no longer needing the padscicles, or Panadol. I even tried switching to underwear and pads today instead of the adult diaper. The adult diapers were a life saver the last two weeks – not having to worry about making a mess is just one less thing to have to take care of. I’m also enjoying showering again, I’m still keeping it relatively short so I’m not aggravating stitches or whatever is happening down below, and I can definitely feel the progress. No more scary pain from one small wrong movement.
Also getting better at doing pelvic floor exercises. The article about prolapse is one of my worst nightmares – I can see why all the healthcare providers keep bringing it up both before and after birth.
Really need to get on top of groceries – my confinement meals are ending in a few days and I need to stay on top of my nutrition. I’m definitely not 100% yet and need to keep up with all the good progress so far!
Have been on reddit a lot just lurking in the new parent and beyond the bump subs. The posts make me feel less lonely and gauge what’s normal in this crazy time. Have been trying to hold baby more after seeing so many posts about people advising newborn parents to enjoy the cuddles while we can. Even though it’s exhausting to hold them all day every day – I am sure I will miss it when it stops. I don’t want the cuddles to end!