I was finally able to get up and move around as all of my IVs lines were removed (I had to keep the actual IVs in just in case). I was very sad to see my night nurse leave and a new, extremely young girl who was pregnant became my nurse. This girl couldn't help me out of bed the first time, I would have broken her in two! There were student nurses there and they actually helped me get up and walk for the first time. I have to say that was one of the worst parts of my experience. These poor girls were so nervous and just didn't know how to help me. I would have much preferred David to have helped me. David did help me do a lap around the hall to get my body back to normal. Now this may be TMI for some but when you have surgery you get all this gas built up in you. So, every time the nurses came to check on me I'd get the same question "Have you passed gas yet?" My answer was always "no" but my goodness how I wished my answer was different. This pain combined with post pregnancy contractions...ugh! When I was able to finally pass some gas it felt like a party. David actually said "That's great!!" That will be the LAST time he will EVER tell me good job for that, LOL.
It was pretty quiet for us during the day because everyone was at work. Mom brought Reese over later that night and helped me shower for the first time. Michelle came and visited as well and helped out for a few hours. She also brought little big sister/little sister dolls for the girls. So, thoughtful! She also brought me a bunch of newborn outfits for Rowie to wear while we were at the hospital. All of our 0-3 months stuff was huge on her! When we had Reese she wore the standard hospital outfit but I had other plans for Rowan. She was the best looking baby on the floor :-). All of the nurses called her "The Designer Baby".
Reese was more comfortable around me this time and she actually gave me a hug and a kiss. Her attention was still all on Rowie.
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