A Week Ago Today…
July 29th, 2008 by Cristina Favreau
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!!
wonderful thing isnt it..i can vividly imagine hows thing in your house from the way you blog.
Hi Rei! Funny, I can say the same thing about you and I just follow you on Plurk!!! Ain’t 2.0 great (or freakin’ scary, depends how you look at it!)?!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Congratulations Cristina!
I hope you will savor each moment. Take it slowly now so you recover emotionally and physically. If you rush the healing you prolong the process. Better to give your mind and body the time it needs so when you are ready to bounce back you can do it with a renewed energy and strength.
Again, congratulations!
Cristina,
Congratulations on your wonderful blessing of a daughter to your family.
You take care of yourself and get your rest (I am sure that is MUCH easier said then done)
Sincerely,
Teresa Morrow
Is there such a thing as Rest when you have a third baby and 3 in diapers? My Mom did it, there were 7 of us, all 1 year apart. I never thought about that until I had my kids–eight YEARS apart. God Bless my Mom! I would have been a basket case!
Cristina, I was hoping to see a picture of your little angel. If she even comes close to the other two, I’m sure she’s a living doll. Enjoy the time with your new family member and thank goodness your husband can devote time to you and the family.
Blessings to all!
Most Sincere Congratulations!!!
Best Wishes to all in your family!!!
(and good luck on the sleep front!)
Congratulations on baby Jasmine!
I hope you are feeling better now. I can imagine you will be really busy with your 3 little ones. I can’t wait to see a photo.
I wish you and your family all the best!