SB, nice to hear from you. Cute pictures! And about the weather, we're getting some rain. Some areas not too far are flooded. Fortunately, we live on top of a hill looking down at a valley, so we're safe. My parents have been hit with tons of rain, though. I think they're having a tough time keeping the water out of their basement. I hope you guys get some relief soon! That cake sounds delicious. If you lived closer I'd be begging to come over and steal a slice
DM, it's funny how we feel like we're in a competition with our MILs and mothers. My mother once forgot to put a diaper on Jill. She took about 1.5hrs to pee all over. I had a great laugh and didn't gloat because I'm sure it could have happened to me too. The craziest thing my mom has said was that she's worried about Jillian falling in the pool. She can't even crawl! I'll deal with her walking later.
Curlew, don't beat yourself up over the housework. I imagine your place was impeccable before Logan was born. I'm sure it still looks a lot better than mine
Also, I can relate over feeling stir crazy. It's nice to get out of the house.
Doodle, I bought a weather pack for the stroller and it stayed in the box so far...I'm not sure how much walking you'll do in the rain, but if it gives you peace of mind it might be worth it. Will you be carrying it with you at all times or just when you think it might rain?
Hann, glad the new flat is so nice. It's great you got it. Glad Annnabelle is better. What a relief!
Mel, congrats on Harrison's healthy weight. He weighs more than Jillian. Also, it's impressive how you're juggling all the housework and everything else. Sounds like you have a system that works.
Caz, you're allowed to say you were busy going out for coffee. It's hard work to get them out the door and keep them happy in public.
SK, glad you and your little one are doing well.
Simmy, congrats on your first trip alone with Leo. It's great to have independence. Glad he was brave and survived his shots. I think you're right. It's harder for us.
I can't believe I'm sitting here on my laptop at 3am instead of sleeping. Jill's been sleeping in her room since 10pm and isn't giving any signs of wanting to wake up, while I can't sleep. My one arm is killing me. I must have held her too much yesterday while walking around and I didn't switch sides. It feels like I lifted weights for hours. I'm thinking of taking some Advil, but I don't want it in the breast milk. I'd love to put on some Ben-Gay cream but I'm afraid I might get some on Jill and that stuff burns. So here I am sitting on my laptop in the living room.
On the bright side, Jill's first night in her crib is a success. I have her swaddled and I'm amazed how she wiggled her way from the middle of the bed to a couple of inches from the bumpers. I might have to take those out. I'm paranoid that she could stick her face against them. I didn't buy the breathable ones because I got a whole set with the comforter.
So, I had a great day yesterday. I went to another LLL meeting and met another mom close to my age. Her daughter is 6mo and we exchanged numbers and we'll be going out for lunch next week. After the meeting I ventured to Target for the first time alone and bought some groceries. Jill slept in the BabyBjorn the whole time. I was afraid I'd have a cart full of frozen stuff and then she'd want to nurse, but it didn't happen. I had such a sense of achievement when I got home. It's the little things in life.
It's getting closer to 4am and I should go try to get more sleep. If only this arm would stop throbbing. Ugh! This must be my longest post since Jill was born since I'm typing with two hands.
to you, i can totally sympathise, this week ive found things really tough especially with the sleep deprivation but today things seem so much better as we had a good night last night. With regards to housework, we have a 3 story house and my plan has to clean 1 floor a day, that means am only doing housework, an hour a day, with a couple of days off from it and its been working so far, been fitting in ironing too here and there. I suggest just setting yourself small goals and dont stress about it, at the end of the day there are far more important things like your sanity!
Gotta get my priorities sorted out at some point. Maybe I'll do a britney?!
