Healing Well!

robynlesley · August 2009

I'm sooooo relieved!

In case you missed my birth story (buried somewhere), I had a 4th degree tear of my perineum and rectum as well as an episiotomy. So my OB had me come in today for a follow-up.

When I got to the office, the staff all assumed I'd had a c-section (because generally there aren't follow-ups so soon for a vaginal delivery). But when I said "4th degree" and 9 lb baby, they were all like ? WHOA!

Anyway, I'm healing well. Stitches itch like CRAZY! But I can drive and walk now. And since I'm not breastfeeding, I can start taking birth control pills again in 2 weeks. But I'm on pelvic rest until 8 weeks postpartum (extra 2 weeks to heal) unless I'm told otherwise in a month.

I'm pretty relieved. Next up: Aaron's 2 week ped visit on Friday.

NoelleHansen · August 2009

Thats great! My sons were mondo big babies so I know your pain. Your big "little guy" is a cutie!

stever · August 2009

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that Robyn. And little Aaron just keeps getting cuter.

robynlesley · August 2009

Thanks, ladies! I'm just glad I was given the go-ahead to drive since Aaron has a doctor's appt. on Friday and my DH will be back at work.

fiazo · August 2009

Ho Robyn! Great to hear you are healing well. I think it took a couple of weeks for my pernium to heal (but mine was a 2nd degree) so give it time. The itching is not fun.

SFAug07 · August 2009

Robyn, that's great news! Glad you are heeling well. Aaron is adorable!

Puckchick07 · August 2009

Cute picture of little Aaron with your dog hovering in the background. I have a similar one of my daughter.

How did your dog do with the baby coming home? Mine have been great so far. They get a little nervous when she cries, but they're adjusting well. I still give them plenty of cuddle time when the baby is asleep.

peeper72 · August 2009

That's great that you're feeling better. Maybe it didn't register before or maybe I'm still shocked- 4th degree? Ugh woman!!

I love how Aaron is all snuggled up - so cute!!

robynlesley · August 2009

Puckchick07:
Cute picture of little Aaron with your dog hovering in the background. I have a similar one of my daughter.

How did your dog do with the baby coming home? Mine have been great so far. They get a little nervous when she cries, but they're adjusting well. I still give them plenty of cuddle time when the baby is asleep.

My dog, Casey, seems to be adjusting pretty well. He's also a bit nervous around Aaron but there's no aggression. He keeps sniffing at him and looking at me with an expression like "what IS this???"

And, Peeper, yeah... I still can't believe how badly I tore. But once that first week went by I started to feel much better. I felt terrible the first 5-6 days but with the help of restful sleep (thanks to our baby nurse, Yvonne, who is only here for 2 more days) I was able to heal.

And thanks for the compliments, too. I think my boy is quite cute too. But it seems that we all had adorable babies! :-)

stever · August 2009

robynlesley:

My dog, Casey, seems to be adjusting pretty well. He's also a bit nervous around Aaron but there's no aggression. He keeps sniffing at him and looking at me with an expression like "what IS this???"

My cat does the same thing.

busybea · August 2009

stever:
robynlesley:

My dog, Casey, seems to be adjusting pretty well. He's also a bit nervous around Aaron but there's no aggression. He keeps sniffing at him and looking at me with an expression like "what IS this???"

My cat does the same thing.

LOL - I have 2 cats, one (male) is like "whatever" but the other (female)worries me a bit though, she's hissed at LO a few times, so I keep her away from him all the time....

busybea · August 2009

Robyn,

I feel for you, I am so glad you are doing better and what a quick recovery too! Although i'm sure you still have a while to go before you feel 100%, but great job woman!

{{{Hugs}}},

Bea

Moiselle · August 2009

Hes a real cutie! And I am glad your awful tear is getting better.

JLSBWG · August 2009

That's great news!

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