An Outing
Yesterday I took Philo to the pediatrician.
This is actually a big deal, which is why it deserves a sentence in a space all its own instead of tacked onto another paragraph. It's the first time I left the house alone with Philo. Everything is harder with an infant. I've run out the door to many doctor appointments these past nine months with no problem, and in comparison this felt like launching a military campaign. I tried to time his feeding so that it was right before we left so he'd be full for the appointment, I took extra diapers and wipes and clothes, and I tried to figure out when to leave so we'd get there just in time.
The other thing that was tough was that we walked instead of drove. When I was discharged I was told not to drive for a week because apparently a vaginal delivery can slow the reflexes in your legs. The doctor's office is about a mile away from my apartment, and my friend Meghan pointed out that with my stitches I'm probably not supposed to be walking that far. I pretty much traded one no-no for another, as if the doctors had told me to quit smoking so I started drinking instead. Oops.
Fortunately, though, we got there without incident. We were actually early so I took him on a tour of Whole Foods and then went up to his pediatrician's office. He gained an ounce over the weekend, and the doctor said that his jaundice looked okay. He didn't even require another blood test. We walked home without Philo freezing or me popping my stitches. It was a good day.
I'm going to try to do something every day. It feels good to have a goal besides just feeding and changing diapers, and I know I'll go stir-crazy if I just sit in the house all day every day. Today Meghan visited, and tonight we might go to the library with Mike. Tomorrow will probably be a stroll around the neighborhood, and Friday's project will be the biggest...going to a rummage sale. In the car! It will be the first time I've driven somewhere with Philo in the car. I'm kind of nervous, but I know it's just one of those things that I'll have to do sometime, so it may as well be now.
This is actually a big deal, which is why it deserves a sentence in a space all its own instead of tacked onto another paragraph. It's the first time I left the house alone with Philo. Everything is harder with an infant. I've run out the door to many doctor appointments these past nine months with no problem, and in comparison this felt like launching a military campaign. I tried to time his feeding so that it was right before we left so he'd be full for the appointment, I took extra diapers and wipes and clothes, and I tried to figure out when to leave so we'd get there just in time.
The other thing that was tough was that we walked instead of drove. When I was discharged I was told not to drive for a week because apparently a vaginal delivery can slow the reflexes in your legs. The doctor's office is about a mile away from my apartment, and my friend Meghan pointed out that with my stitches I'm probably not supposed to be walking that far. I pretty much traded one no-no for another, as if the doctors had told me to quit smoking so I started drinking instead. Oops.
Fortunately, though, we got there without incident. We were actually early so I took him on a tour of Whole Foods and then went up to his pediatrician's office. He gained an ounce over the weekend, and the doctor said that his jaundice looked okay. He didn't even require another blood test. We walked home without Philo freezing or me popping my stitches. It was a good day.
I'm going to try to do something every day. It feels good to have a goal besides just feeding and changing diapers, and I know I'll go stir-crazy if I just sit in the house all day every day. Today Meghan visited, and tonight we might go to the library with Mike. Tomorrow will probably be a stroll around the neighborhood, and Friday's project will be the biggest...going to a rummage sale. In the car! It will be the first time I've driven somewhere with Philo in the car. I'm kind of nervous, but I know it's just one of those things that I'll have to do sometime, so it may as well be now.
posted by Danulai at
12:20 AM
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4 Comments:
Glad to hear from you/Philo!
Forgive the pun: B-a-b-y Steps.
Yep.
Super that his 'jaundice' is doing better. An ounce is a good thing too.
You've set reasonable goals, I think you'll be fine! If you feel tired, just slow it down. Everyone is different. You'll find your way.
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GF, At
2:27 PM
You live that close to Whole Foods? I've never even been to one. The nearest one to me is 80 miles away.
My hat's off to you! It sounds like you're doing great, really.
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kite, At
3:38 PM
All that and blogging too! You are awesome!
I'm so impressed- Walking a mile to see the doc, WITH an infant in tow???
You are rockin' at this motherhood thing. I'm taking notes ;)
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Creamy Silver, At
11:53 PM
yay, for outings!
walking is fine so long as you don't do anything stressful. i never heard about the driving thing. it's a good thing that philo is beginning to put on weight rather than the usual newborn weight loss and that his jaundice is under control. actually a daily walk will be good for both of you. being housebound can drive a person nuts (been there, done that)
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dykewife, At
1:37 AM
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