I know I am a few days late from 3 weeks out. But I've had people ask so I thought I would provide an update. I've continued to make baby progress steps each day towards healing. I've also made progress with the sleeping. I have decided to let my stomach breathe when I am home. It does tend to get uncomfortable after while. But I realized the stomach binder was very constrictive and I sleep better without it even if it is tender. I have become able to sleep the entire night on my stomach! This is huge to me. I still wake up part way through the night feeling like a beached whale stuck on it's back. Luckily, I have an iron bed so I can use my arms to help me turn over or switch positions to give my squished stomach rest a minute. But I admit after the last week, even flipping myself has become easier. Thank god.
The entire week, I've been dreading my return to work next week. I can't believe how quickly that 4 weeks has flown by. I am not 100% sure I am ready. I still get really really tired every day requiring a few hour nap. I also struggle to set up for long periods of time. But I decided to make the commitment and do my best considering I work from home. So I return to work on April 2. The good news is I will go back for 2 days and then have a weekend again to recuperate. Also I figure I can work laying down or stretching out if necessary. And if it is simply too much, I believe I can go out again although I'm very motivated to get back within the 30 days. I hope it isn't too crazy and I get a little grace period to get back up to speed. I know I'm not ready to pick up my 50+ hour work weeks.
Philip had continued to help me so much. He is still at the ready to help me in any way I need. He has still been doing the dishes and fetching things for me. I'm still not able to lift so he has been doing all that for me. He is always happy to run to the grocery store for me or pick up food to go. I am totally impressed with how helpful he has been.
I've been working hard on pushing myself to do more. I spent a few hours at Starbucks while Trudy cleaned on Wednesday. I also joined my ladies group to craft last night. Today I went and got my hair done. I was very happy he was quick today....only 2 hours. And I met Philip for lunch today. But then I came home for my regular routine of a 2.5 hour nap. I'm still very tired this evening so I will make sure the couch (and my Sissy kitty) don't get lonely.
I think the hard part of this recovery is behind me. I am guessing it will take more time before I feel 100% but overall, I'm doing pretty good. The only time I am uncomfortable is sitting up for long periods of time or the occasional "pinching/burning" where the parts used to be. I see my doctor for my follow up appointment in a few weeks so I won't know more from a medical standpoint until then.
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