I too am getting to this late. It's hard to find to post these days, much easier just to read LOL.
Miriam is now 2 months old
I've been having lower back pain off and on since the delivery. So I've had 4 sessions with a PT for therapy. I'm now mostly without any strain in the area, though it does strain from time to time. I'm surprised to see I'm not the only one with back issues, maby it's more common than I though. I've been exercising since week 6, so I'm on my 4th week. I've been hoping for 4-5 workouts, and seem to only get in 3-4. My body is pretty week strengthwise since I was on bedrest for 8 weeks and had to tag on 6 wks of no exercise postpartum as well. I've been using the pyramids the last 3 weeks for strength building, and am encouraged by how quickly I am going up in weights. I'm almost to where I was in my arms, but not quite, and my legs are building up but only to a little more than half of what I was lifting prior to this pregnancy. I can't see any changes physically yet but am hoping to see some in the next 4 weeks.
Miriam is a great baby, but poor thing has GERD. So we have been dealing with reflux issues, and she is on Zantax for it. She sleeps well about half the time, which is better than Anthony who didn't want to sleep at all! Anthony doesn't have jealously issues and is quite sweet with Miriam. I think he and her will get along as well as siblings growing up together do. He is definatley a handful also being a little over 3 1/2. The energy he has is exhausting to me, and I can hardly keep up with him. This Christmas season has been really fun, as I am able to do crafts and more activities with him than ever before. We've painted ornaments, made brownies, and next are making a stocking for him with felt. I bought Miriam her first doll for Christmas, which was SO fun to do! It's by the Lamaze Co. and is perfect for her when she starts reaching out to play.
I'm glad to see all is well with all of you, and that you are all making it alive this holiday season. Sometimes with a toddler one wonders who will survive at the end of the day