| | So it turns out my thyroid was off and not producing enough hormones to keep me running properly. Apparently this is common after pregnancy but often missed because, why yes, new moms are super tired for good reasons!
I'm on synthetic hormones now and feeling MUCH better. I can think straight again and have more mental energy in general. My body also responded by sending me my long lost friend (16 months no see), which was a complete surprise and a bit surreal. Like, I'm bleeding surreal.
Clover is amazing. She is beautiful, beautiful. I love watching her sit and play - she has a graceful posture, a strong back and a pretty nape. She utters the funniest sounds and is figuring things out. She makes raspberries especially when she has the yuckiest food in her mouth. She can move about a lot and will be crawling very soon. Her favorite toys are a tambourine, a small tiny bumble bee and pretty much anything that fits into her mouth. She loves taking baths and splashing around in the water and she smiles at everyone. Her birthmark is still there and it's quite charming. She often wants me specifically over anyone else (this feels selfishly good). She's a good nurser and an eager eater and shares her food with the dogs.
When I look at her my heart swells with love and pride and happiness.
I am still working way too much and don't have time to write more beautifully or with better details. Suffice to say that all is well and motherhood continues to be a huge source of joy and learning, including inner knowledge. I don't think I've ever felt stronger. |
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