Sunday, September 4, 2011

questions answered

labor experience?
phenomenal...beginning to end. the marcaine epidural worked like a charm. i didn't feel groggy or drugged like iv pain medicine makes you feel.  i still had control of my legs & was able to participate in the labor process by holding & pulling my own legs.
i was blessed to have one of my support people as my RN as well.  shellie & philip were INCREDIBLE. my regular OB was on call that night & I had prayed he'd be the one to deliver addison.


how do you feel?
i feel fantastic.  i was up walking around the labor & delivery unit as soon as my epidural wore off & have been since.  i have only taken ibuprofen for pain since immediately after delivery. i feel rested, relaxed....i feel complete.

how much weight did you lose after birth? 
15 lbs as of 9/4/11


how much weight did you gain during pregnancy?
close to 25 lbs


are you breast feeding?
yes thanks to addison & a fabulous latch.  thankfully her 1st latch was correct & this has been smooth sailing

how is addison sleeping? 
GREAT! another thing we have been blessed with since day 1. she wakes up to eat every 3-4 hours 


how is hampton adjusting?
he loves her (we think).  he sniffs her and lays at our feet while we are holding her.  he doesn't bark when she cries & gets protective when other people hold her. 


where is she sleeping & what is she sleeping in?
right now she is sleeping in a pack & play in our room at night & in her crib during the day to ease with transition.





how long is your maternity leave?
12 weeks



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