How I Feel after Baby Boy #2 | C-Section Postpartum Recovery
It’s been a week and some change since baby boy’s arrival.
And all I can say is “WOO” it’s been a whirlwind of emotions.
I’m happy, sad, overwhelmed, nervous, you name it.
I’ve just been feeling very stuck. Adjusting to a new reality means letting go of an old way of life. I went through this emotional roller coaster after my first. I don’t know why I thought this time would be different. I’ve just been thinking about how hard my life is about to be. From not getting enough sleep to having to buy everything in two to being emotional and physically responsible for two lives. It’s a lot.
The crazy thing is I had nine months to ponder this new reality, but it didn’t get real till he was here. My life is forever changed, and I can’t go back. It’s such a weird feeling knowing that you will never have your time to yourself again. Every decision up to this point (i.e. having kids) I have been able to take back. But this (i.e. parenthood) once you’re in it, you’re in it for life. While parenthood is such a blessing, it is a hard thing to grasp, especially in your mid-20s.
When I decided to have kids, all I thought about was the cute moments (i.e first steps, first words, school days, activities, etc.). I never really considered the sleepless nights, sick days, and the tantrums. I just thought those would be far or few in between (boy, was i wrong). Having my first really hit me like a bad wave and the moment I got adjusted and confident. God decides to bless me again. While, I want to repeat, super thankful. It’s a lot.
So, besides the emotional rollercoaster I have been on. I’ve also had to recover physically from a C-section, which has made the first few days with baby boy not as enjoyable as I would like it to be. From skin breakouts to c-section scar pain, the recovery process hasn’t been a walk in the park. While, it has been better than the last recovery period I had with my first. It still sucks. But knowing I’m almost on the other side helps.
If you think about the bigger picture, the first few years (5 years to be exact) are the hardest because that’s when your babies depend on you most. So, if you can get through these crucial years, you can do anything. Enjoy the ride because once they’re grown, you’re going to miss it. At least that’s what everyone keeps telling me.
DISCLAIMER: If you were expecting a happy and positive post, I’m sorry to disappoint but it’s very helpful to hear all aspects of people’s postpartum experience to know that however yours is going is normal. Although I’m not happy go lucky post-birth doesn’t mean I won’t be in a week from now. I have experience both highs and lows. I wanted to specifically touch on the lows in this post because we hear too much of the other side, which can often make new mothers feel awful if they are not experiencing the same thing.
I looked up my symptoms and it seems like I’m going through baby blues, which usually lasts two weeks after birth. This happens because your body is going through a hormonal shift and at times your hormones might drop and cause an emotional response or reaction. It doesn’t mean you’re depressed; it just means you had a baby and it’s going to take a while for your emotions to balance out.
So, if you’re experiencing it too, don’t be too hard on yourself. If you need to cry, cry. If you want to sit down all day and cuddle with baby, do it. Do what makes you feel good so you’re able to take care of that precious gift you’ve been blessed me with.
And if your symptoms end up lasting more than two weeks, GET HELP. There is no shame in reaching out and asking for assistance.Do what needs to be done to be the best mom you can be to your little one.
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