Well, it has almost been two weeks since we welcomed out little girl into the world and my have our lives changed. I always knew that it would be a huge adjustment having a baby. Here's what I have learned so far...
1. Sleep. Ah, sweet sleep. Take naps because that 8+ hours you used to get isn't going to happen anymore. I don't know what we're going to do when we have to go back to work!
2. Beer and wine aren't really all they are cracked up to be. Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE them both, but the thought of having to wake up in the middle of the night after a few too many is less than to be desired. Jereme has even given up his bottle of wine rituals.
3. Breastfeeding is not for everyone or every child. Sometimes life is much better on the bottle. Quitting breastfeeding makes you look like you've got leaky watermelons on your chest. Hope this doesn't last long.
4. A newborn baby is like a celebrity. Everyone wants to see it! Visitors will come by the dozens and sometimes you have to say no. Don't get me wrong, we love to show her off, but two weeks of having people at your house everyday gets tiresome. Of course, if you bring food, your more likely to get in the door :) (Thanks for the soup and cookies Grandma Sandie!)
5. The in between stage for clothes is lame. Maternity clothes fall off, but the regular clothes are too tight... except for the fat pants. Each morning I wake up, look at my pants and debate whether I should try them on or not. I suppose I shouldn't complain too much. I can fit into some clothes and most of the baby weight is gone.
6. Where the heck did my stomach muscles go? They seem to have been replaced by a bunch of loose skin. Blowing my nose is next to impossible.
7. So long peeing every 15 minutes, stupid heartburn and running outta breath! It is amazing that literally minutes after having Lillian all the annoying symptoms vanished. Good thing too because I was almost out of Tums!
8. Each and every task takes at least twice as long as it normally would. This is due to working quitely around a sleeping baby or having to do the task one handed since your holding the kid in the other arm. Thankfully Lilly loves her papasan chair!
9. Two weeks ago I wouldn't have thought Jereme would ever hold a screaming baby for two hours without breaking down. A parents love is truely amazing. I am blessed to have such a wonderful father for my baby and a loving husband.
10. Having the babyline programmed into your phone is essential. They have all the answers :)
11. We're still learning how parenting works. Eventually we'll get some kind of routine down.
1. Sleep. Ah, sweet sleep. Take naps because that 8+ hours you used to get isn't going to happen anymore. I don't know what we're going to do when we have to go back to work!
2. Beer and wine aren't really all they are cracked up to be. Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE them both, but the thought of having to wake up in the middle of the night after a few too many is less than to be desired. Jereme has even given up his bottle of wine rituals.
3. Breastfeeding is not for everyone or every child. Sometimes life is much better on the bottle. Quitting breastfeeding makes you look like you've got leaky watermelons on your chest. Hope this doesn't last long.
4. A newborn baby is like a celebrity. Everyone wants to see it! Visitors will come by the dozens and sometimes you have to say no. Don't get me wrong, we love to show her off, but two weeks of having people at your house everyday gets tiresome. Of course, if you bring food, your more likely to get in the door :) (Thanks for the soup and cookies Grandma Sandie!)
5. The in between stage for clothes is lame. Maternity clothes fall off, but the regular clothes are too tight... except for the fat pants. Each morning I wake up, look at my pants and debate whether I should try them on or not. I suppose I shouldn't complain too much. I can fit into some clothes and most of the baby weight is gone.
6. Where the heck did my stomach muscles go? They seem to have been replaced by a bunch of loose skin. Blowing my nose is next to impossible.
7. So long peeing every 15 minutes, stupid heartburn and running outta breath! It is amazing that literally minutes after having Lillian all the annoying symptoms vanished. Good thing too because I was almost out of Tums!
8. Each and every task takes at least twice as long as it normally would. This is due to working quitely around a sleeping baby or having to do the task one handed since your holding the kid in the other arm. Thankfully Lilly loves her papasan chair!
9. Two weeks ago I wouldn't have thought Jereme would ever hold a screaming baby for two hours without breaking down. A parents love is truely amazing. I am blessed to have such a wonderful father for my baby and a loving husband.
10. Having the babyline programmed into your phone is essential. They have all the answers :)
11. We're still learning how parenting works. Eventually we'll get some kind of routine down.
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Motherhood has changed you. Blogging at 8:00 a.m. is not you.
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