Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The Pool, The Pool!!
Woody, Buzz, and Wheezy went to the pool again since the baby was born. It was Wheezy's first time at the pool and she was a champion. Buzz wore her Speedo suit and Wheezy wore Buzz's 12M suit. Way to big for my 6wk old but who care we were in the pool!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Hip, Hip Hooray
We found out at Wheezy's 1 month check-up that her hips "clicked." This indicated that she could suffer from Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH).
My heart sunk. We scheduled an ultrasound.
I went home and started looking on the web for information on DDH. The best and most informative site was Hip-Baby. Reading the histories, practical tips, and looking at all the pictures of smiling kids with this condition helped me wrap my brain around what I might have to face.
My story has a happy ending; Wheezy's ultrasound was completely normal. I wanted to cheer!
But I learned from this experience that you can still feel dismayed with good news. I had steeled my mind to the possibilities of her wearing a brace or cast, having to change how we hold, comfort and play with her. I even called my lactation counselor to discuss feeding a baby in a brace.
And then everything was OK. Now what was I going to do? Now I can't blame our sleep problems on a brace - or the messy house, dirty laundry, and unkempt toddler.
And I didn't know how Rex was dealing with any of this because he wasn't talking to ME about it. As soon as we left the hospital he called his parents and sister and co-workers to tell them the great news. I felt horribly left-out and tired. I needed to be in the loop but didn't know that I needed it.
My heart sunk. We scheduled an ultrasound.
I went home and started looking on the web for information on DDH. The best and most informative site was Hip-Baby. Reading the histories, practical tips, and looking at all the pictures of smiling kids with this condition helped me wrap my brain around what I might have to face.
My story has a happy ending; Wheezy's ultrasound was completely normal. I wanted to cheer!
But I learned from this experience that you can still feel dismayed with good news. I had steeled my mind to the possibilities of her wearing a brace or cast, having to change how we hold, comfort and play with her. I even called my lactation counselor to discuss feeding a baby in a brace.
And then everything was OK. Now what was I going to do? Now I can't blame our sleep problems on a brace - or the messy house, dirty laundry, and unkempt toddler.
And I didn't know how Rex was dealing with any of this because he wasn't talking to ME about it. As soon as we left the hospital he called his parents and sister and co-workers to tell them the great news. I felt horribly left-out and tired. I needed to be in the loop but didn't know that I needed it.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Back In the Saddle Again
YEE-HAW! I rode my horse again for the first time in months.
I had my 6-wks. postpartum check-up today and got the all clear. My DH was along with me and was a little disappointed when the first question I asked my Dr. was, "Can I ride my horse tonight?" Riding I am in the mood for; Sex I am not. Sorry Dear.
Now everyone should realize that their first time back in the saddle again will not be effortless and elegant. I had to cow kick Batman to get him to even trot around. Cantering? No. I don't think so, I was pretty sure I would fall off. Besides I had trotted around for about two and a half minutes and was already winded.
Still it was WONDERFUL and FUN. Being able to ride again will go a long way toward feeling normal again and eventually having fun will include sex just not right now. I am too tired, I can't sleep even when Rex has the girls and I really want to. Plus, I just don't want to be touched.
On another note while I was lying in bed uselessly this afternoon trying to take a nap, Buzz apparently decided she could no longer live with us. She grabbed her purse and was trying to open the front door when Rex asked her where she was going. Her response: "I can't live here forever there is too much world to go see."
I had my 6-wks. postpartum check-up today and got the all clear. My DH was along with me and was a little disappointed when the first question I asked my Dr. was, "Can I ride my horse tonight?" Riding I am in the mood for; Sex I am not. Sorry Dear.
Now everyone should realize that their first time back in the saddle again will not be effortless and elegant. I had to cow kick Batman to get him to even trot around. Cantering? No. I don't think so, I was pretty sure I would fall off. Besides I had trotted around for about two and a half minutes and was already winded.
Still it was WONDERFUL and FUN. Being able to ride again will go a long way toward feeling normal again and eventually having fun will include sex just not right now. I am too tired, I can't sleep even when Rex has the girls and I really want to. Plus, I just don't want to be touched.
On another note while I was lying in bed uselessly this afternoon trying to take a nap, Buzz apparently decided she could no longer live with us. She grabbed her purse and was trying to open the front door when Rex asked her where she was going. Her response: "I can't live here forever there is too much world to go see."
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