I've just been far too busy to post an update, so forgive the delay. We didn't just welcome a new baby, we're also still in the midst of an overseas move and life has been both crazy and sleep deprived.

We welcomed our newest daughter Elisheva (Shevi) on 21 March. She was 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long at birth. Delivery went as planned without complications. She's absolutely adorable, and she's been a lot of fun for our whole family since her arrival. If only we weren't so busy we'd enjoy this time a bit more! Our twins are adjusting well and my daughter, in particular, hovers constantly just thrilled to be a big sister.

I have mentioned many times that my post-sleeve pregnancy was actually more challenging in some ways for me. I had more morning sickness, I was more tired, I had a great deal of trouble eating, etc. But I can say without a doubt that delivery and postpartum are totally different post sleeve, and I have never felt quite so good this quickly after a baby.

Delivery went very quickly and smoothly and I never needed pain medications afterward. Within two days I felt tired but basically back to normal. Now that I'm twelve days out, the only difference in pre-pregnancy and post is that my body isn't back to normal yet. Recovery was about 1,000 times easier without the excess weight, which I found to be a pleasant surprise.

I've also had a better milk supply than ever before. In the past I've struggled to maintain supply (I exclusively pump as every one of my four has had latching issues and pumping was easier for us) but this time around I'm pumping more than twice what I need each day and I already have a refrigerator and freezer full of milk. Again, this is different than before. I think it's mostly due to me just being a healthier person all around - I drink more Water, eat good foods, take my rest seriously (and whenever I can!) than I was in the past.

As for weight I gained a total of 32 pounds with my pregnancy. My scale is currently packed in a box and I'm in a hotel room that lacks a scale (darn Army lodging) but as of the 28th I was already down 18 pounds. I'm sure when I'm able to weigh again I'll be down somewhere between 22-25 pounds. I am already able to wear my pre-pregnancy 5/6 jeans...but they would have a bit of unsightly muffin top just now so I'm waiting to actually wear them out. Other than that, I'm back to my usual sizes in everything but bras. Those I'll need to special order, apparently!

I'll post some pictures of myself in a few days, but the reality is that even though I feel a bit messy and "loose" around the middle, there is no way I look like I just gave birth less than two weeks ago. If I had some decent shapewear (again, packed in boxes) I think I'd be able to wear most of my pre-pregnancy wardrobe.

In any case, we're all doing well we're just really busy. We're enjoying Elisheva as best we can with the stressful move, and we can't wait to be settled in our house so we can relax a bit!

Attached are a few pictures of our adorable little princess.

~Cheri

Congrats on successful birth and a beautiful, precious baby girl, and on the post pg weight loss. You're such an inspiration doing all you're doing, doing as well as you're doing. Thanks for sharing your lil darling with us! And good luck with all things move related!

Oh she, like her mother, is beautiful!

And you... Wow... You are made of Iron my friend! What a busy time, and then a new baby! I think I would be a blubbering wreck!

Congrats, again, not only on the birth of your daughter, but also on getting into your pre pregnancy jeans!

You continue to be my hero... Xx

Congrats!

She is beautiful. Congratulations.

Dear Elisheva

welcome to the world!!!!

i hear you are adoreable!!!!

you are a lucky little "princess"

you have a wonderful mommy who loves you so much

she has taken extra special care of herself just for you!!! and your sisters and dad too- but mainly for you.

she wanted to be healthy to be able to care of you

one day your mommy might tell you that she had a little problem being overweight

but she worked hard for a long time so she could fix that situation so she could continue her life for you - being very healthy

she wanted to make sure she could run after you always - and play with you

she is as lucky to have you as her new baby daughter - as you are lucky to have her for a wonderful new mommy!!!

be a good little girl

be sure to drink as much as you can - but drink slowly

have your proper portions from your baby food stop eating when you are full - don't push it!!!!

always chew slowly

never talk with your mouth ful

get plenty of rest

don't drink any carbonated soda

after you finish eating - do not drink for about 45-60 minutes

and never ever drink with your meals

or have too many carbs

follow these important rules - and you will lead a healthy, happy, long life

be a good girl for all your new family - especially your lovely wonderful mommy

congrats on your new life

big hugggggs

proudgrammy

Congrats, she is a beautiful little girl !! Glad to hear you are doing so well !!

Congratulations!

Congrats!!! She is beautiful, adorable, precious, and a total doll!!

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter!

Congratulations

Congratulations on your new baby girl, she is beautiful. Glad to hear your recovery is going so well!

Oh, she's lovely!