I'm back!

Submitted by kiko on August 25, 2012 - 4:41am
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Hi everyone,

Have been away from the forums for a few months while I was living through my pregnancy. My son arrived safely into this world two days ago and we came home from the hospital today. I'm feeling really good - it's so wonderful not to be pregnant and sick anymore - and I'm ready to get back into the WW work.

So, what can I start with, slowly? I had a fast natural labour this time around, although the baby was unexpectedly posterior and I ended up with a very small episiotomy. The last two days have been restful reclining yoga postures with gentle pranayama as well as gentle posturing in WW posture, which really eases the pressure in my sore areas! I'm just exploring what feels right and what doesn't - walking any distance is probably still a few days away.

I'm planning to start the basic section WW workout in the next week and see how I go - hopefully it's not too soon for that.

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hi.

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fab

August 25, 2012 - 6:27am

Welcome back Kiko. Congratulations and wonderful joy on the birth of your son. Whose the proud mum then?

best wishes to you and your family, Fab

kiko

August 25, 2012 - 7:28am

Thanks fab! I'm blissed out and loving every minute with my little boy! He's feeding so well and ...is calling me now...gotta go!

louiseds

August 25, 2012 - 8:12am

We have missed you. Glad you are feeling better, and you have your little reward in your arms.

Would you be up to diarying what you try, when you try it, and how your body responded? Just put it in note form on the fridge or something, or record voice comments on your mobile with the voice recorder, and pull it together later on. It would be really interesting to read what actually happens for your body over the next few weeks.

I really think all you need to do for now is to respect your episiotomy and your still loose ligaments, and avoid firebreathing until your lochia has ceased. It is great to hear that WW posture is easing the discomfort in your sore areas. Not really surprising though. I also think that upper body extension would be good for you. I guess you are spending quite a bit of time in nurture posture, so straightening up and back with some wing flaps will give your back and shoulders the chance to stretch out again, to balance up, once your milk is in and you have gotten through the watermelon boobs stage. You know what your body likes and doesn't like at this stage.

The basic workout on FAFP is pretty gentle, but Just go by feel, eh? If it feels too much, then pull back a bit, especially the torso mobilisation, while your pelvis is still a bit unstable from the birth.

You said you don't really feel up to walking yet. I can understand that. The problem with walking is that you can find yourself halfway around your circuit and needing to rest, or not feeling like going any further. You will know when it is right. There are no prizes for doing everything in the first week. we won't be awarding you points. ;-)

Louise

Surviving60

August 25, 2012 - 10:13am

So wonderful! Happy happy joy joy! Welcome back, I hope you can check in from time to time. Take the best care possible of yourself and your babe. - Surviving

WholeWomanPA

August 25, 2012 - 3:03pm

Dear Kiko,
I would follow Louise's advice. I also agree that walking would be good when you are ready. You might want to look at the Yoga 2 . It is especially recommended for postpartum moms who have done yoga. You might want to try it in a few weeks. For now I'd do some of FAFP , as Louise suggested and be mindful of the posture in your activities. Heal well!
Whole Woman PA

kiko

August 26, 2012 - 6:35am

Thanks for the replies and the tips from everyone!

Yes, I'd be keen to keep a diary of changes. It's a bit of an exploration to see what happens. What do you reckon - an update every couple of weeks or a summary of a few months down the track?

Physio class at the hospital before I left was interesting - some good things and some bad and some just plain contradictory information, but it was worth attending just to see what was said.

I had a home visit from the domicillary midwife today. She was very open-minded when I explained my reasons for avoiding any pelvic floor exercises, including that I believed they had contributed to my developing a prolapse. I showed her the WW resources I have - although she didn't have time to look too closely, she noted the titles of the book and FAFP DVD as she hadn't come across them before and "pelvic floor exercises just don't work for everyone, as you've found".

Will see how I go with the basic workout - might even just start with the first five minutes for a few and see how I go.

I'd like to try the Yoga 2 (I already have Yoga 1 and FAFP) but unfortunately my husband was made redundant just before I gave birth. Once our finances are looking better it's on my list of things to get.

Watermelon boobs is an excellent description - I'm off to have a hot shower with some expressing while my little boy sleeps!

kiko

louiseds

August 26, 2012 - 8:37am

Kiko, you do it the way it suits you, and remember that if it gets too hard, being a Mum is much more important than recordkeeping. ;-)

Occasional updates are always great, but a 'save it all up' version might be meaningful in total. If you report a bit at a time it might be more relevant for women who are at that particular stage, or near it. Just see how you go.

Louise

Christine

August 26, 2012 - 9:06pm

Thank you so much for re-joining us so soon after your joyful birth. I just want to encourage you to keep up the "gentle posturing in WW posture". Sit up to nurse some of the time and hold your baby close to your chest either sitting or standing/walking around the house. The dynamics of pelvic organ support take place in the torso and just sitting and breathing with the lumbar curve in place is very healing. Sounds like you're doing this! :)

Best wishes for a continued blessed time with your babe.

Christine