12 weeks on

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It’s 12 weeks since the arrival of my beautiful baby boy and he has changed so much already!

He now weighs in at a bouncing 13lb 7oz, proving that he does love his food and mummy’s milk is good stuff.  I am very lucky that he took to breastfeeding so well but it hasn’t all been plain sailing – two bouts of mastitis and a cracked nipple for the first 9 weeks meant it was sometimes a painful if not worthwhile process.

Sebastian at 6 days

His personality is starting to emerge.  He is a really laid back little chap who loves to be talked to and rewards you with a beaming smile and don’t you just want to squeeze those chubby cheeks.

Recovery wise, I still don’t feel 100%.  I still struggle to get out of bed, choosing to launch myself out by bringing my knees up and throwing myself forward and I have days where my scar is sore.
Sebastian at 12 weeks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physically I am doing more and more and get stomach pain if I do too much and pushing a trolley at a supermarket is a killer, but with hubby out of action after V-Day I have had to do the heavy lifting this last few days.

Exercise wise I still haven’t really done anything other than walking and have no idea where to start.  I’d like to find time for swimming, but with a toddler and newborn in tow it’s a challenge in itself.  I’d love to know what exercise you all do following a Caesarian.
Although I have managed to get into some pre-pregnancy clothes (those with elastic waists or that were too big), I can’t get into my jeans and I am starting to get frustrated with it as I weigh less than I did before I got pregnant.  I am guessing it is due to loss of muscle tone?Thanks to Isaac for this rather unflattering pick, but this is me 12 weeks on, still with a rather prominent mum tum – but one I am very proud of.
Me 12 weeks post birth

 

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8 thoughts on “12 weeks on”

  3. That’s flown by! Your mention of cracked nipples brings back horrid memories, remember that pain oh so well and just trying to feed through that and a tongue tie. Totally wanting to squeeze those cheeks, so very cute!

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