Life after birth week 3

Scarlett Isabelle is 3 weeks old already! The days have been long but at the same time flying by if that makes sense. 


I think it was just the other day I finally felt "normal." My hormones calmed down, and I finally stopped being so sore from birthing this little girl. Jake went back to work so I have established a "schedule" for us. Unfortunately that schedule does not include working out yet. 

In my 3 weeks of being a mom I have experienced a whole lot of new challenges. Being a mom is HARD, however, for me only one thing is truly making it so hard and that thing that is NOT being able to workout for these first 6 weeks.

Yes, I understand what my body has gone through. I understand you need 6 weeks to fully heal and all. I have no intentions of working out sooner with the fear that I may get hurt and be stuck a sedentary human for even longer.

Life with a newborn isn't hard. It's life without being able to workout with a newborn that is hard for me. Scarlett has been pretty peaceful in this house. I don't mind the middle of the night feedings, or the 4 hour long feedings. I don't mind being home "alone" without Jake. But of course it is much better having him here. I don't mind the cries from Scarlett because they are sweet sounding and I usually know exactly why she is crying. I don't mind a messy car where me, Jake, JJ and Scarlett all pile in to pick up dinner or ice cream- it makes me happy even if it is chaotic. 

I mind not working out. It is hard getting through the days without working out.  


Life at home with a newborn means a lot of tv, laying around and doing nothing. We have tried to get out and do something everyday but the window in which she is not fussy or hungry is small. Yes it is great being home with my baby and I love it....BUT I love the way a good workout makes me feel. I love the endorphins, the muscle soreness and the one hour of zoning out and sweating. If there was any time in my life where I needed an hour of working out a day it would be during these first 6 weeks. 


Truth. We have been walking everyday but walks are slow and there is no sweating. 


I know these days will fly by and I am not wishing them away. I just wish I could have my hour workout incorporated into these long days at home. 

We are really excited for this Saturday though! We will be in Bloomington for Hoosiers Outrun Cancer with my parents! As I have mentioned this is my all time favorite race. We will be walking the 1 mile family walk 😊.

www.hoosiersoutruncancer.org 

 

Just a few more weeks! 



 

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