lilbugs
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So it's 10 days since little Ella was born. I thought I would post about how it has been for me - any other first time Mums to be may be interested
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Some things that have surprised me:-
1. I have found my maternal instinct! After many years of not being at all interested in children I have enjoyed the past week so much and looking after Ella seems to have come naturally. I guess it is true what they say about its different when its your own kids.
2. I can survive on 2 hours sleep - I think mainly as I have been so excited and buzzing about my little girl.
3. It turns out breast feeding is ok - I wasn't really looking forward to this but in fact its enjoyable especially to have the time to sit still quietly for half an hour or so.
4. My bra size has gone from 36A pre pregnancy to a 36D!
5. Dealing with family and friends is hard work. Even though we've only had 4 lots of visitors it has been very tiring despite being lovely to see people and show off the baby. Also feeling guilty about all the cards and presents that arrive and not having time to reply to emails/say thanks for gifts.
6. Sleeping is still uncomfortable (although better than before the birth) - hips still not quite right due to hormones and still need a pillow between the legs.
7. I am starving all the time and eat like a horse (including left over curry at 6am!). Having said that I only have a stone to lose now from the 2.5 stones I put on with Ella.
8. Time seems to fly by, the other day I was still in my nightie at 1pm despite having been up since 8am...
Some tips for other new Mums to be:-
1. Get everything ready before feeding baby eg. put music/tv on, get a drink, go to the loo, have a pillow ready .
2. If baby won't settle at night then try swaddling in something you have been wearing during the day.
3. If baby too sleepy to feed try gently blowing in her face.
4. It's useful to have a notebook to hand when feeding, especially if you are a lists person like me. I'm so tired i struggle to remember things so use feeding time when have spare right hand to write everything down and make to do lists.
5. Internet shopping is the way forward!
Here are a couple more pics of E - in order 4, 5, 7 and 10 days old
PS I still have to post my birth story and will make that a job for next week.
Some things that have surprised me:-
1. I have found my maternal instinct! After many years of not being at all interested in children I have enjoyed the past week so much and looking after Ella seems to have come naturally. I guess it is true what they say about its different when its your own kids.
2. I can survive on 2 hours sleep - I think mainly as I have been so excited and buzzing about my little girl.
3. It turns out breast feeding is ok - I wasn't really looking forward to this but in fact its enjoyable especially to have the time to sit still quietly for half an hour or so.
4. My bra size has gone from 36A pre pregnancy to a 36D!
5. Dealing with family and friends is hard work. Even though we've only had 4 lots of visitors it has been very tiring despite being lovely to see people and show off the baby. Also feeling guilty about all the cards and presents that arrive and not having time to reply to emails/say thanks for gifts.
6. Sleeping is still uncomfortable (although better than before the birth) - hips still not quite right due to hormones and still need a pillow between the legs.
7. I am starving all the time and eat like a horse (including left over curry at 6am!). Having said that I only have a stone to lose now from the 2.5 stones I put on with Ella.
8. Time seems to fly by, the other day I was still in my nightie at 1pm despite having been up since 8am...
Some tips for other new Mums to be:-
1. Get everything ready before feeding baby eg. put music/tv on, get a drink, go to the loo, have a pillow ready .
2. If baby won't settle at night then try swaddling in something you have been wearing during the day.
3. If baby too sleepy to feed try gently blowing in her face.
4. It's useful to have a notebook to hand when feeding, especially if you are a lists person like me. I'm so tired i struggle to remember things so use feeding time when have spare right hand to write everything down and make to do lists.
5. Internet shopping is the way forward!
Here are a couple more pics of E - in order 4, 5, 7 and 10 days old
PS I still have to post my birth story and will make that a job for next week.
They are fab tips. Really glad that the b/f is going well for you, it's such a special thing to be able to do and as they put on weight it's amazing knowing you're responsible for it 
Laughed at the amount of sleep tip, it is crazy what our bodies put up with isn't it?!!
check out all her hair!
x
