Day 2 Pain

Father, my body hurts, my breasts hurt, my eyes are tired and my head aches.  Things that seemed simple before - like sitting, walking, and going to the bathroom - all evoke pain & effort. How can I care for a tiny, helpless infant in this state of weakness? Yet, within me I recall Your Word: "My grace is sufficient for You, for power is perfected in weakness" and "when I am weak, He (You, Lord) is strong" (2 Cor 12:9-10).  I give You my hurts, Lord, and will allow Your strength to get me through this window of pain.  I thank You that it will not last forever - perhaps 2-6 weeks - and that You will supply all I need to overcome my own pain and care for this tiny baby. 

Tip: Rest as much as possible for 2 weeks. If you had a vaginal birth, keep your knees together (no Indian style sitting) and avoid stairs as much as you can to expedite healing.