But this is when I'm really thankful I was able to avoid a C section (which secretly I thought sounded way more pleasant than going into labor at an unknown time and then, you know... being IN LABOR). A friend of mine had a C about a week before our peanut was born and she's still in massive recovery mode while I (although floppy and out of shape) felt totally ok with putting my leg over Gus 2.5 weeks post baby.
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| Gus was way less excited than I was |
I've been walking about 3 miles a day, but walking is not riding and I was curious how okay I would feel in the saddle....turns out, I felt great! I mean, I felt floppy and my core was crap and my legs were squishy, but that can be overcome.
Even more exciting? Gus felt awesome. As good as he felt when we took him to that B show last year - which I think is as good as it gets for Gus But its nice to see that all the ground work with M2 is helping keep the big guy comfy!
I was planning on mostly walking with a little trot, but Gus got a full ride in. Shoulder in, lots of trot, lots of transitions, quite a bit of canter... it was fun! I even got a bit wild and asked for a few flying changes... Gus was, as always, an obliging gentleman. Very fun first ride back :)
The only thing that's not so great is that Gussie is definitely dropping weight again... which is sub-optimal. Going to bump his hay again and see what that gets us. Currently he's getting 5 flakes of Orchard over three feedings with rice bran and alfalfa pellets (and platinum) with his breakfast and lunch. I'm going to throw him a flake of alfalfa with all three meals and see if that helps at all.
Excited to try and get a coulpe rides in per week. Especially if Gus stays as sound as he is right now! Lord knows we could both use the exercise...
So exciting and so fast! I always thought it was a crazy long time until riding could happen after birth. I have a crush on Gus, he is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm super impressed. Congrats on being back in the saddle!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Glad you're back in the saddle!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news, great to hear that it went so well and that Sir Gus is in good form. Hope you can help him gain weight
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a GREAT first post-baby ride! And I'm really happy that Gus seems to be feeling better, minus the dropping weight part :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You rock
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to get back in the saddle so quickly!
ReplyDeleteYay for being back in the saddle!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great you are already back in the saddle! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, back in the saddle again! And with the wonderful Gus!
ReplyDeleteAw, so glad you have Gus around to get back in riding shape.
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad your delivery went smoothly and that you got to ride again so soon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being back in the saddle, I hope I can don't need another C for next kid, it took forever to heal and get back to normal. Sounds like Gus was the perfect first ride back and can't wait to hear about more of your rides to come:)
ReplyDeleteThat's great!! I'm glad you got to ride! I hope the alfalfa helps Gus put weight back on.
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