This first week with our new itty bitty wee one has been, er... interesting.
The first couple of days home were awful. Since I had a c-section I could barely walk. I was in pain, virtually immobile and extremely fatigued from getting only three hours of sleep the entire time I was in the hospital. Needless to say, I was pretty darn irritable. My husband was an exhausted grumpasaurus rex as well and River had transformed into a total hellion while we were away.
Wednesday I had a little emotional meltdown from the stress of not being able to care for my home and family the way I would on any given non-postpartum day. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate being incapacitated? My mother-in-law came to town to help me around the house and as grateful as I was for this, my pride, stubbornness and hormones just wouldn't allow me to relax and enjoy the much needed assistance.
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| While printing contracts, my printer decided to be a wee bit hateful and spat my copies out on the floor. |
As soon as we got home from the hospital I got right back to work on the faire. The faire is in less than three weeks and it's time to promote, promote, promote. I still have to tie up loose ends with my entertainers, make the stage schedule, find more volunteers, map up the vendor placement, arrange lodging for acts, shave my legs, sharpen my sword, practice my curtsy, etc. It sounds like a lot to do (and it is) but three weeks is actually plenty of time for me to get it all done... I just need 100% cooperation from everyone in this house. HA!! Right.
Little Cedar is a pretty demanding little lady and River has turned into a huge emotional ball of jealousy. I honestly didn't see that coming considering how independent he was before the baby came. Before, I couldn't even pin him down for more than a couple of seconds to get a quick cuddle in and now he's whining and begging to be picked up and held constantly. When you give him the attention he wants he squirms to be released and runs away. Vurry frustrating. I think this picture describes how I've been feeling all week.
Friday I finally had the will to pull myself together and put on some decent clothes and makeup for house guests. Because my lower abdomen is still stapled together properly Frankenstein-style, leggings are out for covering up my hairy legs so I've been favoring maxis. This floor length maxi is a hand-me-down from my aunt. I couldn't wear it during pregnancy because of the low waist but it works great now for my still bloated form; it's loose and flowy and conceals my jiggly postpartum belly just right.
So that's how our first week went. Fun, yeah. Ugh, please tell me it gets easier.
So anywho ,it's the Sabbath so it's my blog-reading/no faire work day so I'll be swooping by and seeing what the heck all you sexy beasts have been up to lately. See ya soon!
The fact that you are vertical is worth cheering. Congratulations on getting through the week! I looove the cartoon. Preparing for the Faire seems like an excellent plan of action. It's hard to accept help, yup. Despite the wild ride, you look fabulous in your maxi.
ReplyDeleteAugh! I remember those days. I does get better. It really does get better. Cupcakes help. I can't believe you're thinking about the Faire!! You are a true renaissance woman. Don't shave your legs. It's far more authentic that way. My you do make beautiful babies. XXXXOOO
ReplyDeleteYour baby girl is beautiful! Sweet River will get used to her but it takes time. You look great! Always accept help when offered, you need a break. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou're looking gorgeous and baby Cedar is adorable. x
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous!! The black maxi is perfect. That picture depicting how you feel is priceless. River might be jealous for a while, but eventually he'll be happy to have some kid company.
ReplyDeleteYou do not look like you feel you are just gorgeous in these pictures and lil Cedar what a cutie. I don't have kids but I'm an auntie who has seen plenty of pairs raised together, I think it can be hard when they are little but I promise you it will get better. Your pretty amazing Holly, keep that beautiful smile always even if you wanna flip shit.
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((((hugs))))) Hollie, it gets better, hun. I can totally understand why you'd wanna go back to your duties, but I hope you're getting a much-needed rest. Let the others do the work for you for awhile.:)
ReplyDeleteI think you are incredible, I really do - all of this work and you still have your staples in, I'm in awe, I really am, and you are dressed and have make up on, you are an utter legend - yes it does get better, but I think you are doing brilliantly as it is (Cedar is soooooo adorable!) x x x
ReplyDeletedang, I go away for 3 weeks and you have a baby! Ha.ha. She's cutie. As I know nothing about children, I offer no advice. You look really beautiful in the last photo
ReplyDeleteOhhhh my goshh! The baby is so cute! She is the tiniest little thing. Congratulations hon! You look GREAT as well.. i mean you JUST had a baby- you look awesome!
ReplyDelete<3 keep your head up ,
The way you look in these pictures (gorgeous) belies the way you say you've been feeling! I am sorry to hear life has been such a challenge though. And look at lovely little Cedar. So precious.
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, Hollie. Cedar is so sweet. I'm sure it's emotional and tiring now - I'll be following in your footsteps in a couple months - but it will get better (tell me that too, ok?). I'm amazed you've been planning such a huge event pregnant with a toddler and now postpartum and post-c-section ... you go girl, you put me to shame! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteBloody gorgeous you are. GORGEOUS!!! Lean on your MIL. Seriously. Do it. xoxoxoxooxox
ReplyDeleteyour little Cedar is adorable and I lovelovelove her name. So pretty. That's awesome your MIL has come to help^ totally agree with the comment above!
ReplyDeleteAlso, not gonna lie your description of a c-section recovery scares me. I might have to have one because the baby is in breech, I have another ultrasound in a few weeks to see if she's flipped... ahhhhhh!!!
You look gorgeous despite it all. Gosh, never had kids, but my older cat was pretty angry and jealous when I came home with a new kitten. They tolerate each other now, even caught them sniffing noses, so if cats can get it together, your kids will probably warm to each other as well :) Nothing like advice from a crazy cat lady, right?
ReplyDeleteYou and your baby look gorgeous! I can't believe people have infants AND toddlers at the SAME TIME. How do you manage?!
ReplyDeleteIn awe of all that you moms do, I'm exhausted enough without kids! Good luck balancing it all.
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