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Pregnancy Bests and Worsts

Four weeks postpartum and I'm feeling pretty good. Thought I would just share some thoughts I had about pregnancy and then life as a new mom.

 Let's start with the WORST parts of pregnancy.
  • You carry around a watermelon EVERYWHERE
    • Sex with a watermelon isn't easy
  • Need to go to the bathroom every 2 hours (sometimes more often)
  • Stretch marks and discolorations
  • Morning Sickness
  • Feet Swelling
  • Hormones
  • Pregnancy brain (forgetfulness)
  • Can't roll over or bend over
  • Round ligament pain
  • People touch your belly (I HATED this one)
  • The last trimester is just uncomfortable all around
  • Babies get hiccups
  • Hemorrhoids

The BEST parts of pregnancy
  • It's the best secret ever until you're ready to tell people
  • Feeling the babies move around
  • Carrying life is something truly special
  • People are often extra nice to you
  • I loved watching my belly grow and documenting it with the weekly pictures
  • You get to buy baby clothes!!
  • I loved preparing the nursery and buying baby supplies etc. for the house

Yikes, it looks like I had more negatives than positives but it was all well worth it. I love having my little girls here with me.. The first two weeks were HARD! I mean, newborns are hard but doubling it was even harder. I'm so thankful for my mom who has helped in every way possible. When I am on my own I just do what's necessary and get it done. My hormones were so out of whack right after delivery, I was crying at least once a day. Sometimes for no reason, just because. I'm happy to report that the crying has stopped and I feel normal again. 

 My favorite items (thus far) postpartum
  • The Moby Wrap for baby wearing. My girls are having tummy issues and want to get held a lot. This helps mom get some stuff done and still attend to my baby's wants and needs. 
  • Pampers Diapers. They keep baby bottoms dry and hold lots and lots of liquid! We're still stocking up on cloth diapers.
  • Playpin with the 2nd shelf. Seriously whoever thought of this is a genius. I'm able to reach inside even sitting on my wheelchair.
  • Swings. Both girls seem to like it a lot.
  • Mylicon for gas relief works wonders.
  • Boobease organic nipple cream. Need I say more?
  • Nipple shield.
  • Dr. Browns bottles.
  • The boon grass drying rack. 
  • Spectra S2 Pump
My advice for new mommies - find a hobby to keep you going. I picked my crocheting back up and have gotten a lot done while the girls sleep. Sometimes you just need that time for you. Go all out on the baby announcement if that what makes you happy, no matter what anyone else has to say. And lastly get a baby memory book. They grow up so fast, my girls are already a month old and have change so much. Document their progress and you'll always been able to look back and reminisce.
Read about why having two under two is not the same as having twins

 FAQ About My Twins





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