Postpartum Aggression
When I was pregnant with Peanut, I was fully prepared to deal with a severe case of postpartum depression once she entered this world. Considering my history of depression, some of which I was still dealing with during my actual pregnancy, I figured I was a shoo-in for PPD. I had extra visits scheduled with … Read more
After Everyone Leaves
All throughout the first week postpartum, I kept thinking how easy it was in comparison to what I thought it was going to be like. I was staying on top of things, my physical healing was much easier this time around, and emotionally I was feeling fantastic given all the hormones adjusting in my body. … Read more
Never Talk to a Newly Postpartum Woman About Pregnancy
Pregnancy is like a mean uncle (not referring to anyone in specific. I actually only have one uncle and he’s through marriage to my favorite aunt and he’s pretty awesome). You’re grumpy to him when he’s around, probably speak ill of him, and kind of wish you didn’t ever have to see him again. Then … Read more
Oh You Dreadful Muffin Top
Think you’ve gotten past your postpartum weepies? Try clothes shopping! I set out in my day with two simple goals: shirts that allow easy bewbie access and do not in any way resemble The Dreaded Pregnancy Shirts and to find a pair of jeans that I don’t have to use a safety pin to close … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day
I get intimate with poop multiple times a day. I place a mechanical object on my boob and get no pleasure from it. My response to stains on my shirt is “she was sucking on it.” My breasts are not my own–they’re not my husband’s either. I want to cry every time I poo. I’m … Read more
Our First Trip Out Without Peanut
Last night we went to see Franz Ferdinand. Even though it was really hectic and I was Oh My God Freaking Out before we left, I am so happy I went. We woke up at 7:40 to go to the midwife. I’ve lost about 20 pounds since birth (only 2 in the last two weeks…) … Read more
Swing Swing Swing
We bought Peanut a swing.. I think she likes it. She smiled so big at me earlier today that I thought I was going to cry. It feels like she’s a real person now. I’m amazed at how happy I’ve been feeling. I figured I would get major Postpartum Depression, but there’s no signs of … Read more
Please Stay Asleep
Dea has been awake for the last 6 hours. She has been crying and crying. I think the reason she was crying is because she needed to go to sleep, but was fighting it. She finally fell asleep, but who knows how long it’ll last. I was reading in a magazine about how many couples … Read more
I’m ALONE?!?!
It’s a blessed moment. Everyone (this obviously can’t include Bunny, since she is in her cage) are asleep in the room. This means that not only am I on the computer for the first time in DAYS (all blog posts have been made via iPhone), but I’m not bouncing a baby on my lap whilst … Read more
I Feel Like A Cow…
… because I’m sitting here pumping my boob. Quite an odd feeling, but if I want to see Franz Ferdinand in a couple weeks and go to school this summer, it will be a necessary evil. Dea has been really fussy today. Maybe she feels crappy from the Hep B shot. I woke up 2 … Read more
