Stars, Stripes, and Jet Fuel: Fletcher's First Two Weeks

Fletcher's first two weeks were pretty great! He's such a great baby (let's hope this keeps up!). Jesse was really anxious for us to discharge from the hospital and finally be back home. I was worried we would have to stay longer since I had a C-Section, but we got to go home Tuesday afternoon. It felt SO good to be in our own home. My mom and sister had cleaned and gotten everything set up and ready for us. I honestly don't know what I would have done without them. I can't imagine making it through that first week without help. Having people there to cook, clean, do laundry and watch Fletcher while I napped, was a lifesaver.

Jesse went back to work pretty soon after we got home. It was a bit of a bummer, but it meant that he was able to finish his last two flights, which was a HUGE relief. I can't believe he's finally done! Now the only thing left is CQ in May.

Recovery has been a slow process, but every day gets a little bit better. The first two days we were home, I wasn't sure how people managed, especially without help. How do you care for a newborn baby when it hurts to move? It seems like once I made it past those first two days, I woke up every day feeling a little better.

My feet when I got home from the hospital. Gross.

We started going for walks around the neighborhood the first day we were home. They say recovery goes quicker if you're able to move around a bit, but it's rough. It's difficult to take it slow and remember that you just had surgery and a baby. Usually by the end of the day I'm completely done. It really helps that Fletcher isn't very fussy. He sleeps pretty much all day and night, only waking to eat and look at us for about 15 minutes at a time. Fingers crossed this phase sticks for awhile! We've had so much fun with him. Having a baby around is definitely an adjustment, but I think it's a lot easier when you get a cute one :)

We're ready to leave the hospital!