Witney Carson reveals she is ‘still in a diaper’ two weeks after welcoming son Leo with Caesarean section

Dancing with the Stars, pro Witney Carson gave birth to her first son, Kevin Leo McAllister, on January 3.

Almost two weeks after the 27-year-old welcomed her into the world by Caesarean section, she took to Instagram to speak candidly about her healing process.

Posting a selfie while cradling the newborn in her arms on Saturday, Carson said she was ‘still in a diaper’, while adding that the job was ‘no joke’.

Still healing: DWTS pro Witney Carson, 27, revealed on Instagram on Saturday that she was ‘still in childbirth’, nearly two weeks after welcoming her first son Leo via Caesarean section on January 3

Pulling on comfortable clothes as her body still heals, she opted for a matching tracksuit.

“Finally, wearing real clothes but always in a diaper. healing from a birth is no joke!

“ So proud of this body and what it went through to bring this angel boy into this world. We are absolutely in love with you little Leo, ” she wrote.

Keeping her followers up to date with all stages of the birthing process, she revealed on the day Leo was born that she was in labor for 24 hours before the “ unexpected ” Caesarean, to keep her and the baby safe. baby.

Bounce back: After 24 hours of labor and an unexpected cesarean, she shared that her body was still raw from the process saying that “healing from a birth is no joke”; January 4th photo

Despite the difficulties, she called Leo “the most precious gift”, while revealing that she had chosen the name, “after her grandfather who sent him to us”.

By her side throughout the birth was her husband Carson McAllister whom she called “a true angel”.

She shared photos of Carson rubbing his hand, saying: ‘Contractions are hell but epidural is heaven. ”

On Saturday, she continued to share a birth video on Instagram after teasing it throughout the day.

Waiting patiently: her first childbirth, Witney received an epidural to help with pain management while her husband McAllister rubbed his hand throughout the process; January 3

A minute-long compilation that showcased the moments leading up to labor, and the first time she held Leo, she wrote:

“ After 24 hours of labor, 2.5 hours of pushing and an unexpected Caesarean, we finally had you in our arms to safety. It has been the hardest and best day of our lives. So much in love with my little family.

She continued to add, “ Even though it was so difficult I loved this day so much and would do it again. ”

Announcing her pregnancy on July 23, Carson had to skip the final season of DWTS.

Despite her absence, fellow pros like Lindsay Arnold and Artem Chigvintsev – who have also become parents for the first time in recent months – were quick to congratulate her.

Little Leo: Witney shared that her son’s name had a meaning behind him as she and her husband chose to name him after his grandfather, as she sentimentally said he “ sent him to us ”