So hey, it's me, your long lost blogging buddy! I haven't had any confused inquiries regarding my absence (Hey XK, are you still alive???)... I take it you are all having compassion on me, being that I am a new mom and everything. So thank you!
Being a momma has given me a lot to think about. My life has changed significantly these past 4 weeks. Of COURSE I knew that my life would change with the birth of my daughter... I just didn't know how much. I mean, you walk into a hospital with a cheerful, knowing smile and a round, contracting belly. Your husband is attentive and encouraging, tender and sweet. 24 hours later, the cute, expectant parents' world has been flipped upside down. Exhausted, amazed, slightly bewildered and totally in love with this wailing little human. And from that moment onward, you lives as individuals and as a couple are completely changed. Maybe I WAS told this before, and I just wouldn't believe it.
Anyways, here we are, exactly one month after the birth of our baby girl. Our lives are topsy-turvy, but with each passing day it's getting more manageable, more familiar. Job is such a good papa... so gaga over our little girl! He's been home these past four weeks, and has one more week off before he starts work. It's been great to have him here, I'll be sad to see him go! Boo hoo.
Motherhood certainly has its advantages and disadvantages, I'm finding. Last night we packed up the baby and had to go to the emergency room. Don't worry, nothing was wrong with V. It was me. I had a fever of 103, lots of aches and pains, particularly in my breasts. Yep! You guessed it-- it's mastitis. And only 4 weeks into this whole breastfeeding thing-- LUCKY ME!
Fortunately we only had to wait for about an hour or so before we were seen. Then I was treated by the most delightfully unusual nurse practitioner-- a big, tall man named Jim who had a white beard and an extensive display of ear piercings on his left year. Dangly earrings, flashy earrings, all lining up to the very top of his ear. Anyways, I was given some antibiotics and an order to REST for 48 hours! So that's what I'm doing right now, resting. It's been QUITE nice. Job (bless his heart) has been waiting on me and Baby, fetching me water and heating pads and whatnot. I'm hoping this will all heal up after tomorrow!
So... I'm sore, a bit feverish and achey. I constantly smell of breastmilk. I'm anxious for the rest of this baby weight to fall off, but I'm being realistic about it all. And Vasilia? She's doing wonderfully, and that's what's important.
So that's what's happening with me and the fam. over and out!
7 comments:
Ah, Katie, I actually miss smelling like breat milk....though I do remember it was quite strange at the time to be constantly drenched! Don't worry, that lessens, too. I know it's painful to nurse with an infection--but it really is the best way to get rid of it. I hope you will take advantage of La Leche League if you need it. They can help you get through stuff like that, and if there's a reason you got mastitis, they can help pinpoint it. For free, even!
Oh man, I had that when I had my daughter. Painful is putting it mildly. I couldn't life my left arm I was so swollen. How packs and nurse,nurse, nurse that baby to unplug the blocked duct. That's the best cure. Hurts like the dickens, but works.
Take care. Lots of fluid. Rest. You'll be right as rain in 2 or 3 days.
Ugh. What an icky development. You have my prayers, and indeed - REST! Hugs.
You have my prayers.
SO good to hear from you! Bummer about the mastitis...I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I will be praying for you, my friend!
sorry you're sick. what a sweetie you have taking care of you and baby.
ohhh mastitis, I had that! Seems all nursing mothers get it. It meant the end of nursing for me.
Hang in, things get better and better.
Susan
hi katie!!! so glad to meet your baby (i know, it's been over a week, but i know you understand). isn't only one week left until your 40 days??? take care!!!
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