Beautiful Babies, and a Flat Belly, Too - Golden, CO

At 3 weeks post-op, life feels pretty normal. I'm back to taking my kids to the park, cooking, and cleaning. We've even done a small shopping trip at the grocery store. My incision has stopped draining completely, and the scabs on my belly button have fallen off. I'm extremely happy with the results, and can't wait to take off the tagaderm to really see my scar! I no longer feel reliant on my binder and I'm looking forward to taking it off next week. Big plus- I'm starting to fit into my pants a little better.

14dpo - drainage from incision is turning from a clear red to more of a red/orange, which I've read is part of the progression. Looking forward to no more drainage! Two more weeks of wearing my binder. Hoping I won't feel like I need it so much by then. I hate sweating in this heat with the binder on.

13dpo: I did not make it to the park yesterday, and think I'll just shoot for next week. I had a muscle strain on my right side last night that was really bothering me, but I'm feeling better today. Feeling better every day! Standing straighter- anyone other than my husband would think that I'm straight. I continue to remind myself about my posture, because it seems I automatically hunch over to protect my incision. It is worse at night after a full, active day. I was so excited to see my belly this morning! The swelling near the incision is decreasing (though it's still very swollen) and I can see that I'm going to have my body back. What a gift!
My 17mo old fell asleep on me, nursing today, so I was forced to carry him upstairs to his bed, but other than that, I'm trying to take it easy. Looking forward a couple of weeks from now, and hoping that I'll be fitting in my clothes, and enjoying life as usual. Two week post-op pics tomorrow!