Day 5 Post Op

Well, I've made it 5 days! I still can't believe it's been 5 days. Some times it feels like it's getting easier but sometimes I feel like I take 3 steps backwards. Recovery is very decieving-you start to feel better and boom....your natural insticnt to do normal activities kicks in and then it hits you like a ton of bricks. I have felt good for the most part. I took my first shower on Monday night and I felt so much better. My husband actually helped me and I was grateful b/c showering just felt weird. It felt good to take the bra off for awhile (I did try on one shirt while the bra was off just to see and wow I was excited!) but I quickly wanted it back on-the girls felt more secure in the bra! Tonight I will venture to take another shower. Hopefully it will go just as well.
I haven't taken a percocet since Monday night-I've been trying to only use strong doses of Advil, however w/the shower tonight I'll probably take one just to help.
Two nights ago I slept for 6 hours straight but last night had trouble-I was uncomfortable and had some pain. I ended up on the couch and felt better.
My husband has been wonderful helping me but my daily routine w/the kids is quite overwhelming for him. He goes back to work tomorrow so I'll be on my own for 2 days-fortunately I have rides to school for my kids and hopefully they will cooperate when they get home and until my husband gets home.
I've read that not resting enough and not drinking enough water does slow down the healing process and can cause more swelling.....I really need to take it easy for the next couple of days as I know I have completely overdone it for the past 2 days.
It's been very hard for me to slow down-I'm on the go constantly and to not even be able to lift the milk out of the fridge is frustrating to me. I hope I'm able to drive on Monday as I have my next follow up that day and my husband will be working so it will be up to me! We shall see how the next few days go. I better get some rest for now!