tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post594926267920421547..comments2023-07-15T18:01:41.834+08:00Comments on This is what Sed said: Hospital...Then HomeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07193896306650823769noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-65854242738345852602013-02-08T21:42:59.973+08:002013-02-08T21:42:59.973+08:00Congratulations my dear on your families arrival -...Congratulations my dear on your families arrival - your bubba looks beautiful. And congrats for blogging so soon! You go girl!Janine Ripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892641932257542854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-8885334596620084982013-01-31T23:23:19.476+08:002013-01-31T23:23:19.476+08:00Thanks for sharing that, Libby! I couldn't un...Thanks for sharing that, Libby! I couldn't understand why I found it so painful when there's no visible reason why it should be the case. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one and that you found it easier down the track.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193896306650823769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-75509421496823454992013-01-31T14:39:20.941+08:002013-01-31T14:39:20.941+08:00PS - I think my 4mths was a little extreme - I kno...PS - I think my 4mths was a little extreme - I know a lot of people for whom it became enjoyable a lot earlier :)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274561932112148577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-31188375196320593492013-01-31T14:38:42.667+08:002013-01-31T14:38:42.667+08:00Breastfeeding first time round for me hurt for 4mt...Breastfeeding first time round for me hurt for 4mths - I even had an ultrasound whilst feeding that proved both I and the baby were doing everything right - it just hurt. I did have to express for a week while things healed at one point and I wore shields for a while too - my supply was excessive so I didn't need to worry about my supply reducing.<br /><br />It became enjoyable after about 4mths. Then I loved it! Second and third time round - only a few days of discomfort. As you say, 'this too shall pass'. Persevere (and get help/advice from the experts, it is very individual) - hope feeding improves. It's totally worth it!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274561932112148577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-22802381508145298062013-01-31T08:10:53.192+08:002013-01-31T08:10:53.192+08:00I have to say I enjoy other's babies more than...I have to say I enjoy other's babies more than I enjoyed my own at that stage. It is so intense and incredibly exhausting that you have little time or energy to merely enjoy (no surprise that you're teary at times, you are operating at the limits of your physical endurance).<br /><br />In Japan it is traditional for mum not to go out at all in the first month. Often they go to their mother's house (or she comes to them) for the month. We shocked a lot of people when I was up and about in the community (and at church) in under a month. <br /><br />Our middle son was born in Japan and had no citizenship status until we'd done the paperwork, including getting a photo for his passport. It was really hard to get anyone official to photograph a 2 week old baby! Then we went off to our mission's annual conference. I think even some missionaries were surprised at that. It was a stretch (I remember one night I had 5 feeds between dinner and breakfast and nearly passing out at breakfast, the single guy at our table couldn't believe what I'd told him about the night). But at least it did give me 3 meals and a babysitter for our oldest much of the time. I'd also spent nearly a month in a Japanese hospital (long story) and I was desperate for some English-speaking fellowship.<br /><br />Anyway, that is my story and not yours. Having a baby and being a parent is one of the most difficult and emotional things you'll ever do. And indeed, I don't know how people do it without God's strength. God bless as you persevere on the journey!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882558757262419263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-12577584142230264462013-01-31T07:36:11.288+08:002013-01-31T07:36:11.288+08:00I like that culture :). I went to church in Perth ...I like that culture :). I went to church in Perth with a number of Chinese women who would not leave the house or even have a shower during the first month of their baby's life. There is great wisdom in that way of life rather than how our isolated, individualistic culture does things. It's true that it takes a village to raise a child. I thank God that my mum is coming to stay on Monday when Duncan goes back to work.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193896306650823769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29921791.post-5140783607959901402013-01-31T04:27:57.612+08:002013-01-31T04:27:57.612+08:00Truly, the first six weeks are just a slog and a b...Truly, the first six weeks are just a slog and a blur. But then for most people (if there are no complications) the fog starts to lift a little and things get easier. Don't ask much of yourself in those first six weeks (especially as you are recovering from major surgery as well). Just go with it and cry when you need to. I read of a great tribe in PNG where the tradition is that the mother does nothing (no cleaning, cooking etc) until the baby's first smile. Everyone else in the tribe takes care of her and her family until then. I did ask my husband if we could move there for the birth of our last baby but sadly he said no. ;)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323321295593693009noreply@blogger.com