tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post7356936473163425068..comments2023-07-31T08:52:13.517-04:00Comments on For Life : First few days at home..Jeanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10932197714895328100noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-13465465287079363122015-12-16T15:34:01.670-05:002015-12-16T15:34:01.670-05:00Those first few weeks were such an emotional rolle...Those first few weeks were such an emotional roller coaster for me. Pretty sure it's the hormones! I cried a lot too. :)Akhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547463158270283355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-10579451152042742252015-12-03T20:07:06.185-05:002015-12-03T20:07:06.185-05:00Awww you are doing a great job! Never mind about ...Awww you are doing a great job! Never mind about the foods. Eat, snuggle, sleep ! Enjoy.katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421968224430695784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-87485186056371036152015-12-03T06:37:55.541-05:002015-12-03T06:37:55.541-05:00Get used to a new normal... there is so much to ad...Get used to a new normal... there is so much to adjust to so don't worry right now about food and getting everything right. Enjoy you beautiful little boy and the new family that you have become. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856015651957578791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-53088666958104877912015-12-02T11:04:22.660-05:002015-12-02T11:04:22.660-05:00I'm so happy for you and Chris! Congrats, Mom...I'm so happy for you and Chris! Congrats, Mom! xoxo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287354874478649309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058442233602410874.post-77947973250428287592015-12-02T09:34:19.492-05:002015-12-02T09:34:19.492-05:00I always found a "nest" helpful. A spot ...I always found a "nest" helpful. A spot set up where I had everything ready to nurse. Pillows to support my lower back and arms and the weight of the baby. The TV remote. Water. An ottoman or big footstool to support my legs and feet. A Kleenex box. A blanket. <br /><br />If people ask you what they can bring, and they will, tell them cooked meat and plain veggies. When you get moving again, frozen veggies from the store can be your best friend, they are quick and easy. A pan full of plain chicken breasts in oven is also simple and will hold you for days. Be careful of too many raw veggies or apples. <br /><br />Drink a lot of water.<br /><br />Truly, sleep when the baby sleeps. It makes such a difference. <br /><br />I would not look in the mirror for a while. And that number on the scale is not going to mean anything yet, you just had major surgery. You might be smart to have them write it down in their records, for later, but not tell you. You can get on the scale backwards so you don't see it. <br /><br />Very glad you saw a lactation consultant. If you continue to have difficulties, see her again. And again. Breastfeeding is not as automatic as people think, often information makes a huge difference. <br /><br />Tell your husband what he can do to help. My hubby always says - just tell me what TO DO, not what not to do. Exactly what you want from store, loads in washer, clutter patrol, back rub, dog hair, whatever. Makes a big difference in everyone's frustration level. Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.com