Postpartum Stuff

So, the joys of recovering from childbirth (third time around)...

1. I am at the stage where I feel like all of my hair is falling out...and alot of it is! Luckily, I have ALOT of hair & I don't actually go bald, it just seems like I will. I am hoping that I have already hit the peak of this event...it always freaks me out.

2. I need to do those Kegel exercises...no bladder control issues but every so often, I feel some pressure in that general area and I swear that something is going to fall out of me (uterus?, bladder?). My doc assures me that nothing will actually fall out, it's just due to weak muscles that need to be strengthened. This is one exercise that I can fit into a busy day because, hey, you can do them and no one even knows what you are up to!

3. Mood? It's fairly stable at this point...I am getting pretty decent sleep each night which is very helpful for me.

4. My body? Dropping weight is not my issue (don't get mad at me for saying that) but getting used to how my body is proportioned now is interesting. I am glad I have a few more months before beach weather. I definitely feel like I am carrying more weight in my thigh area...sadly, the boob area is really suffering & my abs are a mess. I just try to get dressed as fast as possible--now if I could just find some pants that fit me...I found new jeans but am striking out with khakis. I was brave and ordered a swim suit from Gap online--pretty happy with it and if nothing else, I know I have one swimsuit that fits me.

5. Having 3 kids instead of 2? We have good days and rough days but overall, I feel good about everyone's adjustment to our family of 5. Michael and Liam are so sweet with Chloe...and she is now SO interested in them...we are getting to the fun stuff :)

6. Do I envision having another child? I happen to love the newborn stage and it is always the time I am most thinking about how great it would be to be blessed with another child. Other than thinking it would be nice for Chloe to have a sister, I feel like our family is complete. If you asked me today, I would say there are no plans for a #4...and I feel about 90% sure that will remain my feeling.

7. The return of my monthly "friend" was an unusually long visit and I did not enjoy it. This is not typical for me...so if it happens that way again next time, I need to consult my doc to make sure everything is okay.

8. I am thinking about what I am going to do in terms of work- I need to get something going soon. I am considering selling Tupperware--I like the idea of being able to schedule the parties & the investment to get started is very small- about $80- so I can try it without breaking the bank and not feel guilty if it doesn't work out. And I can always go back to my part time gig that I was doing before my last job...so there is a back up plan in there too.

9. Michael and Liam are still really testing me with defiance throughout the day but I can say that things have settled down a bit & aren't quite so intense...I think that if we can make it out of this winter alive, being able to get outside on a regular basis will work wonders for all of us!

10. I still plan to start running- I got some good advice from a friend of mine & I just need to get a good pair of sneakers. I may also be able to borrow a treadmill which will help me get started sooner rather than later- I can't stand very cold temps & starting something like this in weather that I hate is sure to spell FAIL for me. I don't want to fail, I want to make this happen.

That's about all I can think of for tonight...I think that overall, I am in a pretty good place. That is until tomorrow when I tell you that my life is falling apart...just kidding, I really am trying to keep everything in perspective :)