The Savvy Entrepreneur

July 22nd: Zach is so proud! Katya is not too sure what to think.

Last Tuesday, July 22, in the wee hours while you were probably sleeping soundly in your bed, I was in my room, pushing out our 3rd kid. I’ll spare you the gory details, but I will tell you this — being in labor for a total of 2h55m is nothing short of intense, violent and primal.

Being that it was such a speedy delivery (and my 3rd child in under 3 years), my body took a huge hit. The following 4-5 days were quite unbearable. Afterpains were fierce and I could physically feel my bones shifting back into place. Thankfully I didn’t have stitches to content with (but that DOESN’T mean no pain).

Fast forward to today. Jasmine is now one week old and she is an absolute angel. She’s so calm and easy-going, and very cuddly. She latched on like a pro as soon as she was born, so breastfeeding has been a breeze — which I am eternally grateful for. My body and emotions are starting to even out and I’m beginning to feel somewhat normal — although I still don’t quite recognize myself when I look in the mirror and I still have crying bouts. We’re slowly getting into a little routine. (Those that know me well, know that the “slowly” part is driving me nuts!)

My 2 older kids (it feels weird to say that about an almost 3 year old and a 16 month old) are slowly accepting that this little thing is going to be a permanent feature of the household.

Katya is finding it difficult (she’s still my baby), so we’re trying to give her as much extra time, love and attention as possible. Zachary is proud to be a big brother again and often asks to hold “my baby Jasmine.”

My mother-in-law stayed for 4 days and my husband is home until September 2nd, so I’m getting plenty of help and rest.

Of course, things will still be a little quiet around here for a while. But I won’t ignore you completely.

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Thanks to all for your kind words so far, and I look forward to being up and about soon!!