Post Baby: One Week

I really debated whether or not I wanted to do a post on this for a number of reasons, but decided to go ahead with it. I loved seeing how my body changed week by week during my pregnancy and I don't want to regret not recording the little things during my recovery that I don't want to forget. I will not be doing weekly updates on my postpartum recovery, but will do a week one, month one and month two, possibly a month three as well as an update on baby Trent.

Postpartum:

I gained a total of 18 pounds during my pregnancy. Two days later when we arrived home from the hospital, I had lost 10 of those pounds, bring my weight down to 105lbs. Today at one week postpartum my weight is 104lbs. I had a repeat c-section which means absolutely no exercise for the first six weeks. We live in a four level townhouse, so I really try my best to limit the times I need to go up and down the stairs.  I am so blessed to have such an amazing husband, who has taken over all the household chores and most importantly taken full time care of our boys. Matt has not let me do any housework. I have been resting and nursing on the couch all day while he makes all of our meals. I hadn't even changed Trent's diaper until yesterday!

Here is a comparison of my last weekly pregnancy picture and my one week postpartum picture taken today.

My c-section cut is very swollen, it will be a few weeks until that area goes down.

Brothers:

Many friends and family have asked me how the boys are handling having their brother home. To be honest, much better than we could have imagined! Landon has taken his oldest brother role to a whole new level always wanting to help Mommy and Daddy by getting diapers and kissing baby Trent every chance he gets. Oliver was a little distant at first, but anytime he comes over to Trent he is extremely gentle and sweet.

Breastfeeding:

Since I got pregnant I was determined to nurse. With both Landon and Oliver, they went to the NICU right after delivery and were fed formula through a bottle. Once my milk came in they had nipple confusion so I had no to choice but to pump and either Matt or I had to give them the breast milk through a bottle. It was very hard, so I only did it for a few months. Luckily that didn't happen this time and I was able to nurse Trent right after I got to recovery. He latched right away and has done awesome figuring out how breastfeeding works with me, which is such a relief. I forgot how hungry it makes you. I eat all day... literally all day I snack.

First Doctors Appointment: 

We had Trent's first doctors appointment when he was four days old, he weighed 5lbs 13oz. The doctor told us four days after birth he will be the lowest weight and she is pleased he has not lost much. He got his first shot and took it like a champ. We go back in two weeks for another checkup.

Sleep: 

Like most newborns Trent sleeps all the time it is a special treat when he shows us his beautiful baby blue eyes a few times a day. He wakes up about every 1.5 to 2 hours during the day to eat and nighttime isn't too different, maybe every 2 to 3 hours. Though Thursday night he blessed us with a four hour stretch!

Newborn Photoshoot:

Yesterday when Trent was six days old, we had our newborn/family photoshoot done at our house. It was done by a local photographer I found online named Rebecca Danzenbaker (http://www.rebeccadanzenbaker.com) she was such a joy to work with and had the most patience I have ever seen and really took her time to make every picture perfect. I snapped a few pictures behind her while she was working her magic. I cannot wait to see the final product I know they will look gorgeous.

Happy one week birthday baby boy!