It's been four weeks! Time flies when there's a newborn in the house!

So, Harriet Amelia Mae arrived via scheduled c-section (at 39 weeks gestation), on February 20th 2015, at 10.12am weighing in at a super dinky, 6lb 14oz.

We are now four weeks into our new life as a five-some and I have to say, so far so good!

As some of you will remember, I was terrified at the prospect of a c-section, so, I went all Aspie-on-its-arse!

I researched the subject until I was satisfied (read; exhausted/blue in the face) that I had enough tools at my disposal to facilitate a speedy and effective recovery. I simply could not bear the thought of being out of action with my lot for up to six weeks (with no driving) with a new baby in the house too! No way Jose!

So, in case it is useful to anyone, here is what I learned about surgery, c-sections and effective recovery broken down into the various categories. I will try my best not to forget anything because I think I have made an almost miraculous recovery!

Homeopathy

• Arnica
• Aconite
• Bellis Perennis
• Staphisagria

Essential Oils

• Lavender
• Geranium
• Tea Tree Oil

Herbs

• Fenugreek
• Alfalfa

Supplements

• Papaya Enzyme Extract, 
• Serrapeptase
• L-Glutamine
• ProBiotics 
• Chlorella

Vitamins

• Vitamin C
• Iron
• Multivitamin

Meditation

Positive Affirmations

Medical Equipment

• Theraline C-Section Recovery Belt
• Girdle

Food/Nutrition

• Fibre rich
• High protein
• Whole grain
• Fresh
• Organic

Extras!

• Miso instant cup-a-soup
• Nuts, seeds, dried fruit
• Granola Bars
• Green & Black's chocolate
• Peppermint Tea
• Bach Peppermint Rescue Remedy Gum
• Senekot
• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Something to relieve wind but I can't remember what it was called!
• Placenta Capsules 

I hope that is useful to someone! And as always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Here is a picture of my beautiful baby girl at four weeks old. Please excuse her blue mouth...I have been treating her oral thrush with gentian violet 1% and it turns everything bluish/purple!

Thanks for reading, as always,

N x