‘Day three reality’: Teddi Mellencamp describes roller coaster of emotions as she bares her postpartum body after welcoming baby Dove
She welcomed her third child, a baby girl she’s named Dove, on Tuesday.
And Teddi Mellencamp got real with her Instagram followers three days later as she gave a candid description of the ‘roller coaster’ of emotions and whirlwind few days she’s had in the hospital.
The 38-year-old Bravo star also shared a photo of her postpartum body as she switched from ‘mesh mom diaper’ to compression panties.
Recovery: Teddi Mellencamp showed off her postpartum body just three days after welcoming baby daughter Dove
Firstly Teddi revealed she is feeling very much in love with her baby girl, as she began her Instagram post: ‘It is unbelievable, unconditional love. It is an incredibly powerful bond that Dove and I share.
‘It is tears of joy watching Edwin light up when he’s with her. It is bursting with pride watching my older kids gently, lovingly & eagerly jump into their new found big sibling roles.’
Teddi and husband Edwin Arroyave also have a daughter Slate, seven and son Cruz, five. Edwin also has daughter Isabella, 11, from a previous relationship.
The daughter of musician John Mellencamp went on to describe her recovery and got candid about the changes to her body after the trauma of labor.
‘It is humbling, to say the least – switching from the mesh “mom diaper” with ice from the hospital to high waisted compression panties at home.’ she wrote.
Getting real: Teddi went into detail describing how her life looks on day three, including her roller coaster of emotions and switching to ‘compression panties’
Bonding: Teddi also shared cute clips of her son Cruz doting over his baby sister
Multitasking! Daughter Slate hung out with baby Dove while she did her homework
‘It is drinking way too much prune juice with crushed ice because you are anxiously awaiting the first post-baby [poop emoji]. It is embracing and loving this body of mine. It is lots of laughs when Cruz asks why my stomach hasn’t deflated.’
Teddi then revealed she’s had a challenging start to breastfeeding.
‘It is a flood of emotions when multiple lactation specialists tell you that only your right breast is able to breast feed the baby due to scarring on the left.
‘It is the simultaneous notion of wanting to slow down while still feeling the need to rearrange and organize the entire house. It is doing your best to not compare your journey to anyone else’s. It is overwhelming gratitude for each friend and family member who shows up without judgement, only to bring you love & food. It is a constant roller coaster & I wouldn’t change it for the world. My baby girl is here and I love her more than words can say. We each have our own journey and this is mine #postpartum’
Making her debut! Teddi posted a photo with her daughter and husband on Wednesday morning, and explained: ‘Guess what, baby girl. You are stuck with us because we are absolutely in love with you’
Earlier this week the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to Instagram to reveal that she’s ‘healthy and good’ following the birth of her baby girl.
She posted a photo with her daughter and husband on Wednesday morning, and explained: ‘Guess what, baby girl. You are stuck with us because we are absolutely in love with you.’
Mellencamp shared a sweet video playing with her newborn’s toes and explained that ‘life is pretty great right now.’
A host of Housewives took to social media to celebrate the new arrival, with co-star Erika Jayne writing: ‘She’s here!!’ followed by heart emojis.
Kyle Richards wrote: ‘I can’t wait to meet her!’ while former RHOC star Tamra Judge gave a ‘congratulations’ to the couple.
Baby bliss! Teddi welcomed a new little one into the world on Tuesday evening
Mamas: A host of Housewives took to social media to celebrate the new arrival, with co-star Erika Jayne writing: ‘She’s here!!’ followed by heart emojis while newcomer Garcelle Beauvais gave her support, writing: ‘Congratulations! She can marry my grandson’
Kind words: Kyle Richards wrote: ‘I can’t wait to meet her!’ and former RHOC star Tamra Judge gave a ‘congratulations’ to the couple
Happiness: Mellencamp shared a sweet video playing with her newborn’s toes and explained that ‘life is pretty great right now’
