Obviously I wouldn't change a thing and I'm glad Benjamin is here and healthy. Just, wow, how did this happen?
There's so much I want to write about. My birth story (nearly done). Our postpartum hospital stay. All things Benjamin, etc. But for now, since it's easier and on my mind, I want to write about my postpartum recovery.

Mental Health: Good. Also better than expected. I am still trying to reconcile the tragedy of my sister in law's death with the joy of the birth of my son and frankly I'm not sure I'll ever be "over it" exactly but I just try to enjoy each day and be thankful. I had Benjamin's placenta made into capsules and I really think taking them has helped my moods stabilize. I'm basing this on the very thin anecdotal evidence of the one day I forgot to take my capsule my moods were a little more out of control. I always said even if placenta encapsulation has absolutely no medical value, for $150, it was a risk I was willing to take and I'm glad we did it.
Just like the anxiety I experienced during pregnancy, I feel most anxious at night, particularly when my husband and I start sleeping in shifts. I am grateful that I have been getting a decent amount of sleep but it's just not the same when you are used to going to sleep whenever you want and sleeping as long as you want.
I was able to attend my regular Friday therapy session at only ten days postpartum. It was important to me to keep the appointment because I'll be leaving Benjamin with my husband to go on my job interviews this week. More on that below.
Physical Health: I'm taking iron pills right now because I'm slightly anemic, and they are awful. But I stopped taking pain killers day ago. I don't have any vaginal pain. I'm still bleeding and it gets heavier depending on my level of activity. I assume my stitches have healed since I haven't felt them. I get tired from standing long periods of time but that may be due to the whole reduced sleep factor.
Co-parenting: Going well. We are mostly bottle feeding so it has allowed us to give each other breaks, which is nice. DH sleeps a solid block of five hours at night in a row, while I take usually two shifts of three hours. During the day it's much easier since we are both rested. H did a little work starting the second day back from the hospital so that he wouldn't be too far behind and didn't have to charge his vacation time. Starting today he is "back" on a part time basis for the week, but it's nice that he's still physically here since he works from home.

4 comments:
You look fantastic!!
Sounds like things are going well for only 14 days post-birth. Good luck with your job interviews!!
I can't wait to read your birth story! :) Congrats girl!
+++++ Yippee, he's a charmer and I'm so proud of you. keep up the great work, and enjoy the wild ride. :-) +++++
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