This picture was taken 2 weeks ago when Andy and I went on a triple date to Mandola Winery with some friends. From left: me, Amanda, and Mandy. Not pictured: their husbands Joel and Allan and Andy. We had a good time at the tasting and then at a full course italian dinner. This place is about 10 miles from our house and is owned by the guys who started Carraba's. It's a beautiful estate and though Andy and I aren't super impressed with the food, we love the wines there and the scenery. Below is what I found after I got out of the check-out line at Walmart, when buying a ton of organizational/storage stuff for the house. Sydney wanted to go "play with MeMaw", so I went to find them and apparently there is like a mini Chuck E Cheese inside of Walmart too? What don't they have?
I know I haven't been keeping up on the blog lately. A lot has been going on here and we've been a busy family. On top of that, I've been out of commission since the "big surgery"... you heard that. Well here's the news: I went ahead and corrected the problem in which was a result of my body betraying me for doing nothing but a wonderful thing: breastfeeding! I never thought I'd do this! Never in a million years!!! But after 14 months of breastfeeding Sydney, I noticed a huge change in my "top parts" and felt so betrayed my body. Andy talked me out of it 5 years ago. But after I breastfed Kelli, it was even worse than the first time. I thought I'd wait a while to see how I rebounded but I didn't. It was a matter of not even being able to wear a real bra; just sports bras. And that effected so much of what kinds of clothes and dresses I could wear. After a lot of research and soul searching, I decided to go through with it. I picked a plastic surgeon here in Austin that I felt comfortable with, took one of my old bras in and said "fill her up!". I actually couldn't believe it when I put it on, because it had been so long since I'd worn a real bra, especially that size. Even a 32B seemed SO big to me!
The surgery went well and recovery is slow and painful, much more than I thought it'd be. But I am excited to wear certain fashions and tops and dresses again and feel "feminine"! This will make such a huge difference.
I haven't been able to hold or pick up Kelli in almost two weeks, which is SO difficult. She is so adorable, and cute and sweet... if you just knew! It is soooooo hard not to hold and snuggle that child! So naturally, I havent been out of the house much either. I can't lift, bend, reach etc. Been sort of tucked away in bed and recovering, just eager to get out! Went to the mailbox today (woohoo!) and for the first time I put on a bra and a top... and I just felt like everyone was staring at me. This is all so new to me. It's been years since I've had a chest, so I'm going to have to get used to this. They are not big, by any means. But when I woke up from surgery, Andy asked how I felt and I said "I need to pump!!".
i just noticed your ticker to come see me. less than a month now. WHEE!
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no one's staring.
Don't feel bad Sara, breastfeeding stole my boobs too and I didn't have a whole lot to start with. Seems so unfair right? All this effort and goodness that I give my kids and what do I get but a lack of dense breast tissue! Totally unfair. Good thing I've got my ass still, if not, I'm not sure what I'd be left with! I hope you recover quickly just so you can pick up and snuggle with your girly again! She must be going crazy.
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