New and Shiny

Feeling like I'm new and shiny. Everything seems so fresh and different after giving birth. A trip to the seafront and town which would usually be easy and taken for granted has become a new adventure, one in which I feel brave and courageous. I love poor Worthing Pier, Thursdays`s trip with my parents and Andy made me feel good again. We took slow, gingerly steps on the windy side of the Pier. As we rounded the other end you could feel the sun, the wind shielded by the barrier in the middle. We stopped for a break and a cup of tea at the shop at the end, Inka sleeping soundly. Its funny how the smallest things feel so special at the moment.

Small things I'm appreciating at the moment:

• Showers, especially if I get to wash my hair!
• Home cooked meals
• Fitting into some of my pre -pregnancy clothes
• Sleep
• A good appetite
• Knowing I can eat extra and wont put on the weight as I'm breastfeeding
• Paracetamol
• A glass of red wine, Stilton and Camembert

Thanks again to all have sent their good wishes. I have my ups and downs at the moment and am aware I cant go racing around like I want to. So I'm just taking time to chill out with Inka and trying not to put too much pressure on myself. I know in these next few weeks I need to recover and just enjoy her. My parents are down from South Africa and have been a real help, bringing lots presents from the relatives over there. Its been good to have my mummy here to call on when I'm not feeling brilliant and my dad to help practically. I think Andy has got him building a barbecue as I write this!