dealing and healing

Things are going a lot smoother than I anticipated. This is probably mostly due to the fact that my mom and stepdad are here and Stan's parents will arrive late tonight so there are lots of extra hands to help and extra energy to keep Kirby and Bennett entertained. But Judah is adjusting to life outside the womb well. You can read more about him here. I could definitely use more sleep but I'm feeling so much better than I expected. Since I was pretty much not active in any way since week 24 of my pregnancy I was so worried that my body would just not handle the surgery well at all. I have been pleasantly surprised. I don't know exactly what kind of pain medication I'm on but I do know that it must be pretty strong since I only take it every 12 hours. I only have enough to get me through Wednesday, when I go in to see the Dr., so if she doesn't give me more I may be in for a world of hurt, literally.

It's pretty funny how some things were so very different here than delivering in the States. Mostly little things. Like did you know they still make maxi pads that you wear with a belt? Think: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. I can now confirm that they do and if you are ever in need of knowing how to use them I can help you out. Let me just say, PTL I came along in the time of self adhesive. Also the doctor gave me a girdle type thing to wear. I laughed at first but can now say that it really makes a huge difference. I have been able to walk around without feeling that my incision would open up and my guts go spilling out...not to be too graphic. Also she used stitches instead of staples to close the incision, so I have a water proof bandage over it that I will have to go in to have removed on Wednesday. At that point she will also check things out to make sure I'm healing well and that the stitches are beginning to desolve. I think all is well cause the incision has started to itch. Also I can cough, laugh and sneeze unaccompanied by a wince of pain. The only bad thing is I can't lie down flat to go to sleep and even laying on my side is uncomfortable. I don't remember this being such an issue after either of the last two c-sections. I've resorted to sleeping semi upright in an arm chair that is in our room. Hopefully for just a night or two more. Baby steps.

I will leave you with picture so you can all admire (and be jealous of) the beautiful flowers my Stan bought me while I was in the hospital. I don't know what I would do without a husband that is also an amazing father. He's the absolute best!