Yo!!Thanks! I am forbidden by my CL to stare at the computer for too long so I dun really know what's been posted here in the last couple of days!!
About the 'OUCHES'...I think my dosage wasn't upped until 9 hours of labour so I could still feel the digging sensation. Or perhaps it was a figment of my imaginsation, cos I have a low threshold for pain? LOL..
My DH and I managed Isaac on our own after my early discharge (I was charged from 9 sept onwards due to high BP) on Fri. We nearly died!!! Bb wouldn't stop crying, so I got to wake up every 2 hours to check on him. Sometimes, he would want to latch onto my nipples; othertimes, he pooed meconium. I was so confused that I called the 24h Parentcraft helpline to assist me. In the end, I decided to quench bb's thirst with some boiled water, using my Avent spoon...
I'm starting to enjoy feeding and playing with my boy
HERBAL WATER: My LPG gas had to run out last nite! In the end I used hot heater water to mix with the sachets to get the concoction for my bath. I rinsed with clean warm water after that.
Today, I was only allowed to wipe myself clean with the herbal water. Can't wash my hair, which is ok cos I just did last nite. I actually quite like the smell of the herbs. Why do some of u find it yucky leh?!!
My nipples are starting to get a bit sore, so I raised the white flag and told my CL to bottle feed Isaac with Enfalac A+. Boy! the boy fed very well on FM! And he (and I of course) slept for 4 hours after that
LOCHIA: I find both Sofy 40cm and Whisper Ultra serve me well. I dun need the disposable mattress protectors at all and my disposable undies dun stain either.
STITCHES: I really can't feel any pain at all. I guess it's cos I've been taking the painkillers?
WEIGHT: I lost 3 kgs one day after my delivery. Haven't measured since 11 Sept. My Jamu massaeuse is coming tomorrow to help to rid the wind from my uterus.
PD: In the end, my gynae recommended me Dr Ang Poon Liat (AVA, that's the chap u had too last time right?) whom I feel is really cheong hey!!! LOL...I'll bring my son to see him for the jaundice regular checkup on Mon. YIPPPEEE! I can't go out of the house!!!
Some interesting tips from my CL:
1. Dun stand up when drinking water cos our organs are 'loose' and 'hanging downwards'.
2. Dun drink water at all, cos it causes water retention.
3. Lie on your back when you sleep to centralise your uterus. Do not lie on either sides. this would make your uterus lopsided, which may cause u to find it hard to conceive next time!! Horrors...
4. Too much red dates longan drinks is actually no good if u r TBF. May cause your bb to turn a bit yellow. Taking oranges is a no-no.
SWOLLEN NIPPLES: I'm starting to get sore nipples!!! I wet my nipples with my own colostrum as well as Lansinoh lanolin cream...OUCH...
Despite the pain, I am actually enjoying the activity of BF!!! My boy has actually grown very attached to me, my body odour and voice!! He doesn't seem to listen to my hubby...hahah! Love his innocent forlorn gaze at me, his kitten-like "purrs" and his lil palms holding my boobies!!!!
OK, I think it's bed time...I shouldn't be staying up late these days...
SarahMay/Cloud: have u two popped yet???