One Week

7 days ago, I was cut open and the little human I carried for 9 months was taken out of me.

It was a surreal experience. Can't believe it's all over and here I am recovering.

I'm really thankful I have such a brilliant doctor. I'm so glad I chose to go to her when I found out I was pregnant.

She is a bit pricey but hey, quality comes with a price.

We really should send her a note of thanks. I really am thankful to her.

It's been only one week but I am feeling quite all right. I believe it's due to the great job she did stitching me up. I've read stories where it takes people at least 2 weeks or more for them to even consider walking so much.

I was climbing stairs 3 days after surgery and I travelled 500+ km back to Johor on Saturday.

It really doesn't hurt all that much. I hope I am recovering well. Will have to visit a gynea soon to remove my stitches.

Unfortunately, I won't be going to Dr. Delaila cause I'm back here.

In the short time of one week, I've been puked on several times, changed at least 30 diapers, had 'accidents' on the changing mat while in the process of changing diapers and so much more. Not to mention I'm sore in certain places.

I'm still in the process of getting a hang of this motherhood thing. I barely get to sleep a full night anymore. I'm usually up at 3 a.m tending to either a hungry baby, or a soiled one. On most nights, it's both.

I'm not complaining though. She's the most wonderful thing to ever happen to me. Other than my lovely husband of course.

Fortunately for me, she's not a fussy one. She'll only cry when she's hungry or uncomfortable, but once you tend to her needs, she'll immediately be quite.

Yes I have a five inch cut across my belly which will take several weeks to heal and my arms are sore from carrying the baby all the time and my breast are sore from feeding her and I no longer get enough sleep and I have to be here far away from my husband, but it's all worth it.

I wouldn't do it any differently.

I guess this is what they mean when they talk about the joy of motherhood.