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My little munchkin. I just realised that I still have that wrapper that's lying behind her... wow! |
After the shaking, screams and sobs that characterised ,my childbirth, I could not wait to hold my baby in my hands. That was enough compensation for the ordeal I went through. I heard her tiny but tough cries as the midwives cleaned her up and clothed her. I lay on the sturdy delivery bed, slowly recovering from my 'near-death' experience. As my shaking body became stable, I was eager to see what my seed looked like.
I stood up to take my first bath after delivery. That enabled me assess my after-pregnancy body. My pregnant elephant ankles were still there. My tummy looked semi-pregnant. It was like the mid-wives forgot my daughter's twin in there. It was depressing to look at the whale I had become but my baby was so worth it. After my bath, I wore a nightgown as the custom of postpartum women in Cameroon is. Then I settled in to snuggle with my baby.
Watch out for my next post still on the postpartum experience. That experience is a handful. Got something to say? Please comment below. I love you!
HOW I FOUND OUT ABOUT MY PREGNANCY plus THE FIRST TRIMESTER
THE BEAUTY OF THE SECOND TRIMESTER
Iwu Lois says
Yes Precious, my first experience still stands out in my mind like it was yesterday. The famous HOT "Ovaltine and milk and Peppersoup" for milk stimulation. Here in the North, na Limestone di work. They put it in pap, peppersoup...
Joy2Endure says
As usual, a story that gives others a glimpse into child birth told in great detail and with a lot of humour. So the laides all there were quite busy other a period of the past few months culmulating to such miracles 🙂
How many bowls of food did you eat? 🙂 🙂
Beautifully written.
Precious Nkeih says
Hmmm I can't even count the number of bowls of food I ate ooo. Yet they kept saying I wasn't eating enough. *sigh* This new found sister of mine, you are so supportive. Thanks for stopping by once again. Ehugs.
Precious Nkeih says
Limestone??? Never heard of that. That first experience is unforgettable. I miss all the food though... Thanks for reading, Sis.
Anonymous says
Those drama queens are everywhere, they keep one's eyes and ears busy especially if you have more than one in a room. Wait until they start silent comparisons between each other. ahahahaha
Anonymous says
Precious, again you are a great storyteller. Indeed first child birth experience is priceless. Good for you, you could start your "fattening course" right away. I had a C-section so despite my desire for real pepper soup, I could only get "ajebota" things like yoghurt for my first couple of days. hihihihi.
Precious Nkeih says
Awww thanks hun! I can't forget my first child birth experience in a hurry. Having a C-section is tough- the things mothers go through.
Precious Nkeih says
Indeed they are everywhere ooo. Lol. They make life so interesting. The comparisons are a story for another day.
The General's Wife says
Awwwww....
This got me nostalgic.
Motherhood rocks!
My Babies Rock Even More!