Tuesday, January 22, 2013

These past 10 days

Things have been going well since Felicia made her debut. We were discharged from the hospital Tuesday afternoon and it seems crazy that we've already been home for a whole week! The Bee is still home with us as we've been dealing with some unexpected health issues. Nothing too serious...just a very cracked and raw nipple that has required me to pump on one side and do dropper feedings after nursing on my good side and a bladder infection that I finally got antibiotics for yesterday afternoon. We have a lactation consultant appointment at 1pm this afternoon and I am hopeful that I can pack away the pump for at least a few more weeks if we can get a good latch that doesn't cause anymore damage.

I am working on a birth story but am still processing some of what went down during my very fast, 100% natural (i.e. no pain meds at all) labor and delivery.

I am trying to catch up with all of you! I've been thinking of you gals a lot! Actually, at a henna get together about a year ago, some of the artists were saying that, "God always hears the prayers of a woman in labor" so I put in a few prayers for a couple of you (Erika and Laura, I hope 2013 is your year! Hope it doesn't freak you out that I was thinking of you during a few of those contractions!).

I'll leave you with this picture that The Bee took while we were snoozing Sunday evening before Felicia's waking hours (which are from 10pm-2am/3am, silly girl!).




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11 comments:

  1. ErikaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I am definitely not creeped out and totally honored that you thought of and prayed for me during labor!! That is awesome! I'm glad things are going well for yall- hope that you get some help during your lactation consultation today!!

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  2. LauraJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Oh wow, I'm with Erika...totally honored! You are one amazing woman and I know those prayers were heard. I hope today's appointment gives you some relief! Kiss Felicia's cheekers for me. XO

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  3. The JoinersJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Such a sweet picture! Hope things calm down soon :)

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  4. the blogiversJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Glad you guys are hanging in there, and I think praying while you were in labor is the sweetest! Hope you are both able to get into a groove with the nursing ASAP.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Glad you have an appointment with a LC to hopefully figure things out. I had to get some gel pads yesterday because mine are sore when she first latches but then we are good. What a sweet pictures! Take care of yourself!!

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  6. BrenJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful picture! Way to go on the 100% natural delivery! I've witnessed a couple births and wanted some meds as a bystander :) Can't wait to hear the birth story! Felicia is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  7. HeidiJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    So sweet!

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  8. ScarlettJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    So excited and glad that everything went well! Kudos to you for calling in a lactation consultant, a lot of women would give up at that point. Hang in there! I hope she can help you figure out what is going on.

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  9. TheRedheadJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Love the picture! Sorry to hear you've been dealing with some additional issues (because recovering from labor and delivery isn't enough, right?) but hopefully things get under control a bit more. Looking forward to hearing your story!

    P.S. Nathan says "hello" to little Felicia :)

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  10. EndoJoannaJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    That is such a sweet picture! So cute! I hope the lactation specialist meeting was/is helpful and you continue to enjoy being home with your sweet little one! xox

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  11. babydreamJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    This is such a cute pic!! Hope the meeting with LC went well and your infection has come down. Take care!

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