Howdy Humble Readers...
Thank you so much for all your kindness and comments on my last post. I think that actually 'saying' it aloud has been a big first step. It's going to take some time, but I know this too wil pass.
Here's a rundown on a few things from the last month or so...
My Beloved and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. On the actual day, I made a fancy supper (salmon, mushroom risotto, roasted asparagus, creme brulee) and fell asleep after my second glass of wine. Romantic, huh? Then, the following weekend, we left Ginny with one of Beloved's co-workers, and went out for dinner and a movie. It was nice to be out, just the two of us, but it was the longest that I've been away from our wee girl, so I had a few challenging moments.
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My parents came for a quick visit a couple weeks ago, and Dad installed a reverse osmosis water purifier for us in the kitchen. No more wasting money on Br.ita filters for us! It was so nice to see them, even if it was only for a day. Ginny played shy with her Mama & Papa for a few minutes, but soon was showing off her prettiest smiles and sweetest laughs. It was great to watch her interact with them.
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I have officially finished my first postpartum cycle. I started temping as soon as AF showed up the first time because I wanted to see if things had changed at all. I know that things are potentially going to be messed up for a while, but I will admit that I was super frustrated trying to figure out when I O'd. According to my temps it may have been on CD18 but according to my CM it was on CD22 (both are much later than I usually O... yup, I'm one of those b!tches who O's right around CD14). So, you may be asking yourself why am I stressing about when I O'd, first time out of the gate... well, I'm concerned because if I really did O on CD22, then my luteal phase was only 10 days long, and kids, that's a problem. I've been back on my B vitamins for more than a month and they obviously didn't help. Given the length of time and bumps in the road we had to get to Ginevra, I don't want to waste any time getting things sorted out for when it comes time to be really trying for Halfling 2.0.
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Ginny went for her 4 month shots just over a week ago. It went well, and she was only fussy for about 24 hours. She weighed in a 14 lb 6 oz and about 25 inches long. And she's solidly in the 50th percentile on all the growth charts. She's super close to doing so many things... she can almost roll over (gets about 75% of the way over on her own) and she can sit propped up on the couch for a few minutes before she topples over. She is responding occasionally to her name, and she's much better about tummy-time. She doesn't laugh a lot, but when she does it makes my whole day bright. Since her shots, she seems to be sleeping a bit more during the day than she had been, although that may just be coincidental as I think she's gone into another growth spurt. She's up to eating close to 8 ounces of formula at most of her feedings, and sleeps super great at night. Have I mentioned how blessed we are? I'll post recent picks soon...
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I'm counting yesterday as a good day. I walked for a half hour while listening to some of my favourite boy band music. Showered before 9am (didn't do a blessed thing with my hair, but hey, baby steps right?). Read for close to an hour this afternoon while Ginny played with her toes and dozed. Yes, there was a brief teary stretch this morning, and watched too much tv, but all in all it was a good start. This morning's walk wasn't quite as enjoyable (stiff knees and backache) as yesterday but I'm glad I went.
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Today we're heading to spend some time with wee little Thor. It's actually an open house to give a lot of people a chance to meet him now that he's been given the all clear by his pediatrician and is well past his EDD. It's been over a month since we've seen him, so I'm excited to see how much he's grown. Now I just need to find a cute outfit that actually fits our wee girl... There's going to be a whole bunch of people there, she needs to be looking her best. :)
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It's going to take me a while to get caught up on all you lovely people... so, tell me, what's been the highlight of your last month?
About your luteal phase - both pre and post pregnancy, I ovulate on day 21 of a 28 day cycle and always have as long as I have been tracking. I know when I ovulated when I conceived my son because we DTD twice, over two consecutive days during that cycle. Of course my due date was calculated based on ovulating on day 14 but I knew we were a week off. It wasn't until I heard his heartbeat that I could believe in the pregnancy. Anyhoo, a short luteal phase wasn't the huge hurdle I thought it would be. I took B vitamins, too and it did stretch it about a day longer.
ReplyDeleteHey! Good to have you back. I nodded a lot when I was reading your last post. The last couple of months have been rough for me too. The internet has been my BFF and I think there is a Laurie-shaped dent in my couch. I can't imagine what it would've been like it I didn't have to go to work. Between that and Ruby, I think that is the only thing that has saved me from hitting rock bottom. I pretty much live for Ruby's smiles and laughter, which thankfully, she gives generously.
ReplyDeleteI've been a tad better lately, but like you, I'm taking baby steps. Here is to a speedy recovery for both of us!
I'm so glad you're back!!! *Squeeee* Congratulations on seeing the situation and making steps to change in the direction you want to be. That is a big accomplishment and merits recognition.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know I have given you a blog award! I had to spread the information out over two posts so here are the links:
http://pursuingparenthood.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/a-day-of-good-things/ http://pursuingparenthood.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/making-up-for-my-lazy-moment/
OMG, my TV is on all day right now, tho it is background noise, really. If you ask me what is going on, I usually haven't a clue. But it is so hard to get motivated! Even though I am dreading a return to work, I think it will help me establish a healthier routine...though crashing out on the couch all day with Peanut is pretty awesome, LOL.
ReplyDeleteAnd can I just say, that meal is right up my alley...nummy!
I wondered when I hadn't seen anything from you! Get in touch with me IRL if you want to chat about PPD - I suffered with late onset with my 1st and was pretty much exactly like you.
ReplyDeleteAre you still BF'ing at all? If you are, that will shorten your LP. My typical 13 day LP is only 10 right now because I'm still BFing 2x a day...that little amount is still having an affect!
Hey there Mrs. G! So glad you posted. I just got back from my vacay the other day and just read your posts now. I am glad you admitted you are having troubles and you are right, it feels better to just get it out there! I love your ideas of getting out and walking ( and don't you love our nice spring weather finally??) and do things that make you happy like reading! Can't wait to see new pics of Ginny. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of short LPs, you should see my latest chart, I think my LP was around 6 days??! WHT?? Maybe it was because of my lap/hyst? I have no idea, but I was not happy, not at all. :(
Don't worry too much about your first cycle. It takes a bit of time for everything to normalize.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are doing better and it sounds like Ginny is doing fabulously.