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"Second Babies Fly Out" and 4 other Myths that create false expectations

I really have to laugh at this one. Because even doctors will tell you this, but WOW, did I have a contrasting experience. A 28 hour induction with just about everything from the Dr's bag of tricks to get the kid out. Yes, I know some inductions go longer than 28 hours but for a second baby, this was not within my expectations! I should know better by now than to fall into the trap, knowing I've had my fair share of outlier experiences. The second baby did not fly out. The induction was not "easy" because the first baby responded well to induction. Of all the things I am reasonable about with pregnancy and postpartum, this one really got me. It took until about hour 20 for me to get over it and realize this could be a long haul. I really had trouble coming to terms with the fact that this baby was not, in fact, going to fly out.

Mindset, postpartum, PregnancyKatherine MakrisJanuary 12, 2021postpartum, pregnancy

Dear body, can I trust you again?

We get told to listen to our bodies ALL THE TIME. It’s the most frustrating pregnancy and postpartum advice someone can hear. But are you listening to your body, or are you letting your mind create the narrative you think you’re supposed to be listening to?

If you’ve ever had a sidelining injury, surgery, or pregnancy, your eagerness to get back to activity is often challenged by your inability to trust your body again.

MindsetKatherine MakrisJuly 20, 2020injury, pregnancy, postpartumComment