24 hours
First 24 hours after delivery: I was on magnesium in the hospital, for the high blood pressure, which is a natural sedative. I slept a lot. A LOT. It was like being a teenager again, only no annoying mom yelling at me to quit being such a sluggo and get out of bed. (For the record, my mom never yelled at me to get out of bed because I was never one of those teenagers who slept until noon ….. but if I had been, I think Saturday is what it would have felt like.)
Second 24 hours after delivery: Natural endorphin rush kicks in. I’m still swollen, but I get out of bed, shower, food tastes fantastic, and I RELISH being reunited with my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper. Spend time visiting with baby, who is flipping adorable, and her family. Life is fab.
Third 24 hours after delivery: Still on an endorphin high, but must admit feeling a bit fatigued. Was hoping to come home and rest, but really wiped out after being released, then having to return to the hospital for practically the entire day to correct a birth certificate error.
Fourth 24 hours after delivery: Perhaps overdid it a bit. Hosted the baby and her family for a cook out before they returned home. Grateful for a mom who could come, and especially come early to help prepare the food. Out of breath walking from the kitchen to the den ….. and just think, I don’t have a baby to take care of …..
Fifth 24 hours after delivery: I am SO grateful that I have never suffered from post-partum depression, or even “baby blues” …. but must admit being a bit tearful today. Teared up in the radiologist’s office, discussing Blaine’s upcoming treatment and possible side effects ….. then flat-out cried at Ramona and Beezus. The good news? I’ve lost 30 pounds since my appointment on Friday; most of it water weight. The bad news? I have many, many, MANY more pounds to go. Fear that breasts, full of milk, will suffocate me in my sleep.
Sixth 24 hours after delivery: Endorphin rush is gone. Back to reality. If these kids cannot act any better than this I swear I will rip their little heads off and put them in time-out forever. Now, how’s *that* for promoting my Loving Mother Image????
13 Responses to 24 hours
August 5th, 2010 saat: 7:21 PM
How many days until school starts? Do your kids start before or after Labor Day. Hopefully, you can make it until then without having someone call CPS! I thought there was a med they could give to stop the milk production, although it was a lonnng time ago when I had my kids and heard that. I feel for you. With my second baby, she was a “challenge” and I decided that I just couldn’t handle nursing so I stopped. When my milk came in, I thought I was gonna die. It was worse than pushing out a 9#13 oz baby! Hang in there, girl. Have an adult beverage!
August 5th, 2010 saat: 8:46 PM
You’re one heckuva woman, Kristie Escoe! Let the tear flow when you fell like it. I think they are nature’s natural balm for many emotions, good and bad. Keeping my fingers crossed for Blaine, and of course saying prayers too.
August 5th, 2010 saat: 8:46 PM
Congrats on making another special family! You are the BEST!
Cheers to the new baby girl :)
August 5th, 2010 saat: 9:26 PM
I wish I had known of you many years ago, so I’d have thought to have babies for others. How awesome! I love my own six, but could’ve been pregnant many more times…happily!
August 6th, 2010 saat: 5:33 AM
Welcome back!
August 6th, 2010 saat: 7:11 AM
Here’s hoping the next 24 hours are peaceful and happy! Praying for your family and Blane.
Sandy in GA
August 6th, 2010 saat: 8:36 AM
Sounds like a typical end of summer/time for kids to go back to school to me! Hang in there! :)
Gayle in AL
August 6th, 2010 saat: 9:04 AM
You’re so lucky you have those misbehaving kids so there’s no thought of having another one yourself.
August 6th, 2010 saat: 9:50 AM
this is why all parents all over the country celebrate the first day of school!!! Praying for you and your family!!!
August 6th, 2010 saat: 9:42 PM
I agree Kristie, you are the BEST.
August 7th, 2010 saat: 2:11 PM
You frickin ROCK!
August 7th, 2010 saat: 9:33 PM
Good to see the update. Ditto to all the other comments!!
August 8th, 2010 saat: 5:48 PM
Hi Kristie!
I had stopped popping over to your blog when you said you were taking a break.. I had no idea how much I had missed!
First, congrats on your successful surrogacy and delivery. I’m glad you got to end it on a good note. Wishing you a healthy continued recovery!
Second, I am so freaking sorry that you and Blaine are going through another round of the crap sandwich. That really pisses me off. You guys will certainly be in my heart and in my thoughts.
xo.
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