Mad props to all the mommies out there!

[Grinning Geckos]

I'm just grabbing a quick second to say hi! Cadence has been keeping my hands really, really full! I have a HUGE amount of respect for all the moms out there who made it through 2 weeks without loosing their mind! I've been having post-partum depression problems, have been EXTREMELY sleep deprived, just developed mastitis, and stink to high heaven because finding time for a shower is nearly impossible! I'm just waiting for next feeding time so I can get my smelly rear-end in the shower ASAP. YUCK!

I'll have to post new pictures soon - she's 2 weeks old today!!

She FINALLY has started to develop something that resembles a sleeping pattern 2 days ago. For the first time since she came home I was able to sleep in my own bed! Thank god...I thought I would be on the couch forever!

Time to grab some food while I still can.

PS: Marcia - I'll write you soon!

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Welcome to the world of "New Mommie Syndrome"! I'm glad everyone is doing fine, and I promise it will get better before you know it!

:: HUGS! ::

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

Ahh I needed that post today and hang in there, after you get used to the stink, no sleep and all the spit up, it gets MUCH BETTER.

Sorry about the PPD, I had it really bad after I had Emily and it tooks a logn time to get past it but all is well now.

 

[boutiquegecko]

Hang in there Shanti-believe it or not, I actually miss those first 6 weeks Mastisis-yuck, keep with the warm compresses and check out kellymom.com as well as your local lll group. Best time for a shower-if your dh can hold her for 10-15min grab it and go. So glad you are finally home with her. Oh, I used to put Brandon in his vibrating chair on the bathroom floor while I took a shower-worked great for me.

 

[nwheat]

Aw, Shanti, don't worry, it will get easier!! I'm so glad she's home with you!

 

[Jeremy Letkey]

Big (((hugs))) from The Letkey Family!! We can't wait to see her.

P.S.
I can only pretend to understand a small portion of what women who have given birth go through. You are all amazing in my eyes. :main_yes: :main_thumbsup:

 

[Jeanne]

Shanti, I am glad you had a chance to give us a quick update Things will get btter, just hang in there. Looking forward to seeing some new pictures of her, she really is adorable!

 

[BalloonzForU]

Welcome to motherhood. There is nothing that can compare in joy and pain. I'm sooooo happy for you!

Take care of yourself and your little angel. We miss you but we want you and the baby to be healthy and happy.

 

[LeosForLess]

Congrats on making it that far Shanti! Glad to hear Cadence is doing well! Im sad tha ti never get to go through all of this

 

[KelliH]

Shanti, you are doing great and don't worry, the "walking zombie" period won't ;ast too much longer! I look forward to seeing some new pics of Cadence!

 

[marula]

oh! i'm soo happy about your funny news ;-)
i can't wait to see her in pics and i'm soo happy for you and your sweety baby

 

[Dee]

Ahhh the joys of breastmilk... The day I was due to leave the hospital, I was so engorged the lactation consultant looked at me, looked at my chest, and said "What are you going home with those for?" :laugh4: They almost didn't let me out!

PPD is no fun at ALL... sleep as much as possible and get as much help as you can, and don't worry because you're an AWESOME mom. Showering? As soon as my munchkin would go to sleep I'd set him up either in his carseat or on a nice comfy blanket on the bathroom floor, and voila! Clean mommy with no worries! Thinking of you doll, we all know how hard the first few weeks are!

 

[brandy101010]

Congrats again Shanti! I hope things get easier for you soon. Make that daddy take turns so you can get some rest!