Thursday, January 21, 2010

Postpartum

My little Ephram is 3 weeks old today, which means that it has been 3 weeks since I have been pregnant. For the past 3 weeks I've done a lot of reflecting about all of the changes that have occurred, and I've decided that I miss being pregnant... but I also don't. Here are some of the things that I am enjoying/missing.

What I miss:
  • Always having someone with me, everywhere I go.

  • Not having high blood pressure (yes, it is back in scary high values right now)

  • A face that is not broken out

  • Being the only one that can feel him moving all of the time

  • Playing games with him when he kicked me all night long.

  • Feeling a strong purpose of existing - yes, I am still helping my baby grow but it is different.

  • My belly... yes, I actually miss it. Wouldn't have expected that!

  • The anticipation of wondering what Ephram will look like and be like.

  • Sleep. I slept less when I was pregnant than before... but so much more than I sleep now!

  • Food cravings and an excuse to indulge them.

What I am enjoying now that I am postpartum:
  • Long, hot showers without worrying about raising my body temperature.

  • Being able to go longer than 30 minutes without running to the bathroom.

  • No more heartburn!

  • Eating undercooked eggs... fried eggs over medium are okay again!

  • Eating undercooked steak.

  • Eating sandwiches made with lunch meat. I haven't done this yet, but I will soon!

  • Being able to lay on my back without feeling like I am going to be sick.

  • Being able to sleep in any position I want.

  • Having ankles again.

  • Not feeling so cumbersome.

  • Taking fewer pills every morning.

  • Watching the pounds drop off and realizing that hitting my goal weight is very attainable... (which I will start as soon as I get the 'release' that I've recovered from my c-section.)

  • Playing with his little feet as he still enjoys kicking them all night (and day) long.

  • Watching, comforting and marveling at my new little baby.

  • Watching Andy and Charlie be able to enjoy Ephram as much as I do.

1 comment:

Anna said...

Isn't it great to be able to sleep on your back or tummy if you want to again!