Oh friends, you are so wonderful. I appreciate all your concerned and kind comments on the second part of my birth story. Now that I’m a week past the somewhat scary aftermath, it doesn’t seem so bad. In the moment, I didn’t understand the magnitude and afterward, it was mostly about pain management. Again, I’m just so grateful for a beautiful birth!
Okay so let’s talk 1 week out stats:
Here is what I looked like on day 7:
Based on other pregnancy blogs I had read, I assumed I would walk out of the hospital 15-20 lbs thinner. Especially considering having a nearly 9 pound baby! AND all the blood I lost.
Well nope, that sure as heck didn’t happen.
As of my 38 week doctor’s appointment, I had gained 25.8 pounds, but by the time I gave birth, I’m pretty sure I was about 27 pounds total weight gain.
As of Wednesday (1 week postpartum), I lost 14 pounds and about 4+ inches from my waist (was at 38” and, now am at 31-34” depending on where I’m measured. My ribcage is at 30”).
So yeah I was a lot of belly but certainly have weight elsewhere! My thighs feel slimmer, but my face still is carrying some weight and I’m having some swelling. Btw, I had a great deal of swelling in my ankles and feet the first few days after birth – perhaps due to all the fluids???
I have done nothing in terms of working out. Nothing. And I’m eating whatever I want so I figure once I start working out and eating better, the pounds should come off.
Oddly enough, I’ve never felt more beautiful – and that’s tough for me to say since I’m not one to think I’m all that and a bag of chips 
Alright, let’s get on to Mr Sawyer’s stats:
- Birth weight: 8 pounds, 10 ounces
- 5 days post birth: 7 pounds, 11 ounces (nearly 10% weight loss)
- 8 days post birth: 7 pounds, 14 ounces (woohoo
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So there ya go! Again if you have specific questions, feel free to ask!
Tonight my SIL in coming in – yay! And tomorrow my Mom leaves – big boo on this one. I am not ready for her to leave in the slightest. Things are going to get real around here
As for weekend plans, I’m hoping for some walks, maybe froyo, and perhaps even venturing out to dinner!
What’s on your weekend agenda?
Anything else you’re curious to know?
You look amazing, and I can totally see why you would feel beautiful too. You brought a life into the world – that is amazing. You should feel like a total rockstar right now.
Thanks Leah — I sorta feel like a rockstar!
I have to agree with Leah, you’re look so gorgeous and amazing and creating a life and bringing baby Sawyer into this world is the most amazing, beautiful miracle you could have ever created <3 And pounds are overrated…you're the most beautiful "faboosh" mama ever!!! xoxo
And what a precious picture of Sawyer….he's perfect and I can't believe I get to see him in person soon! Can't wait and happy Friday lovely!
Thanks girl! It’s funny because the pics are blah bit when I look in the mirror I am for once happy with what I see.
Sawyer wore his monkey hat for his newborn photo shoot today. It looked so so cute on him!
Happy Friday! Xo
Awwwwww my heart is melting right now! So happy you used his monkey beanie for the photo shoot!! I can only imagine how adorable it looked on him and I absolutely can’t wait to see the photos – love it!
xoxo
Looking lovely in that pic – as always..and now there’s a new-mommy glow on you! Sawyer looks soooooo cute in him Boppy.. cant wait to meet him. And if you and Zach are ready for date night or just a Froyo break, you know where to drop Sawyer off..
Once we start bottle feeding we will take you up on that offer
Awww, so happy to hear that you like how you look. I wish everyone would feel that way about themselves. Sawyer is absolutely precious. Congrats
I’m glad you never felt more beautiful because you look so beautiful! You DO look amazing and I am not just saying that. Don;t even look at the scale because you barely look like you had a baby 7 days ago!
Sawyer is perfect. It goes by so quickly, but these first few weeks are all about you and him and Zach. Enjoy every moment!!!
xoxo
Thanks girl. The feeling is so wonderful and I am soaking up every minute!
So happy for you – now, take it from one who knows, enjoy this time; don’t over-do, just enjoy your little guy. And all will fall into place. Sally
Thank you Sally!
You’re doing great.
My friend just recently went through the same surgery for different reasons (had an ovary removed) and she was SO swollen for the week after- like ALL over. It’ll go down soon, I’m sure!
You look great though girl. I would have assumed the weight just magically comes off too. I don’t know much about pregnancy though. I think with everything you do-your life will fall into place and I can’t wait to read more!
Shanna you do look amazing – You are still glowing. I know you are going to be a great mommy. Enjoy this time xo
Aww, Shanna, you’re glowing!! And Sawyer is such a stud! I wonder where he gets those good looks from.
Horray for weight gain (his) and weight loss (yours). It sounds like you’re both happy and healthy.
And once you start working out again, those lbs will melt away!
I’m sure it will take some adjusting not having your mom around, but you’re going to do just fine! Love you! xoxo
S, you look so very beautiful in these pics. That happiness you’re feeling certainly translates to how you look. I hope you had a great weekend getting a little R&R in. Can’t wait to hear more updates on little Sawyer!
You look so great for only one week post partum! You are my inspiration!!!
Sawyer is such a cutie! I love all his monkey themed baby items! Too cute!
I’m glad both you and baby are doing so great!!!
YOU are all that a bag of chocolate chips
I love that you are feeling beautiful and loving motherhood.
glad you are feeling beautiful! you are glowing. and he is such a cutie!
You look great and def have the mom glow going on! So happy for you and your cute little fam!
You look amazing momma! Congrats on the new little one!
You look amazing! I am so glad you are feeling beautiful. I think being a mom really helps for some reason. Not that I would know!