Soooo…..Leo turned 1 month old on Wednesday. I can’t believe how time flies! That means it’s been a month since…….A) I’ve slept for more than 3 hours, B) I’ve been out of my PJs before 11am, C) I enjoyed a quiet shower without a baby crying in the background, D) my brain has thought about anything other than Leo for ten consecutive seconds, E) my boobs were my own and comfortable!……
……It has also been a month since this little face came into my life 
<3
This week I officially became a certified pro in multitasking With Leo being a tiny preemie (the cute term for a premature baby), he feeds A LOT in order to catch up with his growth. Breastfeeding a preemie = no time to do anything else unless you do more than one thing at a time! For example, before typing this post I perfected the art of blog reading, lunch eating and feeding Leo!
Leo guzzling away, toasted homemade bread and blog reading That would be one of my fave blogs on the screen
This was the week I also started getting my kitchen mojo back! Throughout my pregnancy, I lost my usual interest in trying new vegan health products and whipping up inventive recipes in the kitchen. However, since I’ve been on maternity leave, I’ve been able to catch up on my fave blogs and this has stirred my interest once again. On Thursday, when Leo looked like this….
…..I dashed into the kitchen and made some of Lori and Michelle’s yummy pumpkin pie fudge. This recipe is simple, delicious, healthy and uses the ever popular pumpkin as it’s main ingredient. I can’t wait to try the twins’ plank workouts as soon as I’m given the all clear by my doctor! 
In the meantime, I bought a great book on caesarian recovery, to ease me back into a exercise in the next few weeks. It contains an exercise programme that can be done from day 1 post surgery and advances into the months beyond. Although you’re not allowed to do anything but lift your baby in the first six weeks, the book details some simple exercises that can be also done within this period, to aid mobility and get all the muscles affected by pregnancy, back into their groove. It made such a difference to me mentally to be able to say, “I’ve done my exercises today!”.
I have a couple of upcoming posts on my experience with a c-section so I’ll spare you the details for now. What I will say, however, is that I had no idea how hard the recovery process was going to be and I’m dying to feel like myself again!
On Thursday morning, I was excited to receive a wonderful parcel from the lovely Susan, as part of this month’s VEGAN FOOD SWAP, courtesy of To Happy Vegans. 
I can’t wait to try all of these products as I haven’t had any of them before! I’m particularly excited to try the worcester sauce (I <3 worcester sauce!) and the truffles…..like Susan said in her little note, “You can’t have enough chocolate!”
I loved taking part in this months swap and can’t wait to get swapping again next month!
One of the most exciting events of the week was taking Leo to my beloved Newcastle for the first time Here he is in his car seat, telling me that he was A-ok! He also got to see his Auntie Nicky and drink coffee in Pret with us 
All in all, it’s been a great week. Thank you to all my favourite health bloggers for continually inspiring me on life’s journey
xoxo
Wow, you really are the Queen of multitasking!
When I had surgery for an ovarian tumour, if it wasn’t for an amazing surgeon managing to get the thing out via keyhole then I basically would’ve had a caesarean scar/muscle tear to deal with, so I know how immense of an operation it truly is. I was still really focused on working out back then so I had it all planned out how to recover should the worst have happened! I think it’s great that you have the book to help to make safe goals, and I’m sure you’ll be back to whatever running and other working out you want to do in no time by preparing your body so well
xxx
Hahaaa he’s a smart thing knowing the ‘OK’ sign already heheee! It was so lovely to see you lovie and I’m glad you enjoyed a quick visit back to Newcastle…just wait, when Leo is older he’ll be here clubbing hehe!!!
I’m so glad you got that book to help you keep on the right track and although the exercises are small, they are a step. You have had such major surgery and just seeing you yesterday I can already see that things are improving which means you’re doing everything right, as hard and as frustrating as it is. And what’s more important is that you are staying positive and that shows how far you’ve come
I seriously don’t know how you’re living on so little sleep…you know how much I like my long sleeps hehe!!!
Oh love him! He’s gorgeous; that A-ok pic is the best ever, bless him… I can’t believe it’s been a month but am so glad it’s all ok xx
Aww it made me really happy to see you’re finding a way to do things that you enjoy, whilst looking after Mr Leo! I think it’s important to make time for yourself, even if it must be tempting to just focus on someone so cute all the time!!x
Ahhh! You were reading my blog what a sweetie you are! He is just adorable
My best friend gave birth my c section in August and she’s still recovering. She’s also breast feeding too which is great but I know what you mean about feeling like a pair of walking boobs 
Are you finding breast feeding helping in terms of having to eat to keep your milk supply up i.e. what you eat nurturing him? I’ve always imagined that pregnancy and breast feeding would be amazing for that 
Yes, breast feeding is quite special like that. When I eat something good I tell myself that Leo will get a bit of it too
Leo is super cute and your are doing so well with the multi tasking thing!
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Leo is SO cute!!! What a wonderful blessing he must be in your life.
Oh he is just too sweet, every time I visit your blog I always find myself grinning from ear to ear because of his adorable little face
I’m so glad that things are starting to improve for you on the exercise front, it’s great that you’ve found a programme that works for you and allows you to regain some movement!
Those goodies look so good, I want to try those truffles! The pumpkin pie fudge sounds delicious too, glad you’re getting your cooking mojo back
Can’t believe it’s already been a month but you are doing such an amazing job! I hope you’re all having a great week <3
Thank you sweetie
hope you’re doing well x x x