Motherhood Week 1

I could never have been prepared for how great I would feel on just day two after giving birth. I wasn't really hurting, had no swelling, was tired but coping well. The neighbors commented on it too and how it took them almost a full week to feel good enough to walk around as much as I was - as you might guess these ladies had epidurals.

Today I feel awesome. I even did the dishes and laundry. I seem to have the urge now to shout from the rooftops that my secret is a natural birth and I did it! I am hoping that will go away soon before I offend someone or tell them more than they want to know.

This week has positively flown by. I can't believe the weekend is upon us already. Beosig will be working from home next week and Mom and Dad will be here to visit, and none too soon. I'm actually looking forward to the extra help with Kiernan.

Our first night home was the hardest by far - a claim I am certain most new parents would agree with. Poor little Kiernan had gas so badly it hurt me just listening to it moving through his belly. We tried rubbing his belly and rocking but nothing seemed to work to soothe him. I think I only got about 3 hours sleep total during the night. I let Beosig sleep as much as I could so that he could help out during the day and one of us would be awake enough to deal with it.

Each day after that first night becomes easier as we learn more tricks about what works to soothe Kiernan and what doesn't. It's amazing to me how quickly we are able to adapt these new methods and put them to use. We do still wake up about every 1 to 2 hours for feedings, but that is to be expected. Bouncing on the exercise ball is nothing short of a God send.

My review of week 1 - how do people with multiples (twins, triplets etc.) or single parents do it? It just doesn't seem possible. It's hard work to keep up with the feedings, diaper changes, etc. and still find time for yourself just for basic things like a shower! I must admit I'm glad we only have one. I've already told Beosig if anything were to happen to him I would never forgive him for it.