Time really flies. Here is my one month post partum and baby update featuring baby Bella in the video. Things have gotten a lot better, still sleepless nights but I'm recovering and feeling more emotionally stable. I share with you my 1 month post baby bod as well as some post partum and baby must haves. Check it out!
Check out the video!
Updates!
- Recovery - My Vaginal Bleeding slowed down by 2 weeks but I'm still spotting through week 4 and sore. I took the ibuprofen my doctor prescribed to help with the pain and also absolutely loved the mesh underwear and perineal ice packs that I had from the hospital. I try to avoid squatting down as it causes cramps down there.
- Sleepless Nights - I'm definitely just in the weeds trying to get the baby to eat, sleep and not cry so much. We're still trying to find out a consistent schedule and see what works and what doesn't.
- Lots of laundry - I've definitely had to do much more laundry than ever before. The baby has spit up on her and me and soiled many onesies. I use Dreft baby detergent for baby Bella.
- Belly Binding - I've been consistently wearing my post partum belt to help with swelling and to make my stomach go down. I think it made a huge difference with the snap back. I got mine on Amazon for use $12.99. Make sure to wear it over a camisole and hand wash it.
- Book Recommendations:
- The Happiest Baby on the Block - My friend recommended this to me to help learn how to quiet baby cries and get her to sleep. As a first time mom it helped so much! I learned the 5 S's to calm babies down. I definitely recommend.
- Baby Wise - Another friend gifted me this book because it helped her get her babies sleeping full nights by 2 to 3 months old. I've been trying to put baby on a feed, wake sleep schedule and it seems to be helping.
- Breast feeding - My boobs are no longer engorged and baby Bella is latching well and gaining weight. I feel cramps sometimes as I breastfeed which means my uterus is contracting and shrinking
- Baby Personality - I will say my baby is "spirited". She's very strong, has super loud cries and her eyebrows are in a perpetual frown like the Rock, lol. I'm interested to see how her personality develops as she gets older.
If you want to send baby girl a gift, my Amazon registry is still up! I've really cut it down to feature what baby needs now as a newborn.
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