The last month has been an absolute whirl wind of a month for our new little family. Chase and I are getting adjusted to sadie and i'm sure she in turn is getting adjusted to us. I can't think of one month in my life that has gone by faster yet couldn't have gone by slower at the same time.
I used to think that marriage would be the biggest adjustment, but boy have I been wrong. For me at least...having a child has been and probably will be the biggest one of my life.
I think of 4 short weeks ago when my life changed in an instant literally. All of sudden my life became consumed with this little infant. I have come to believe that nothing can prepare you nor can anyone really explain what happens.
So this post I am attributing to things that I have come to love in my life
1. the boppy pillow...my neighbor Gina came over the first night i brought sadie home. I thinking everything would be great and getting a little ahead of myself thought i was a pro and that the night wouldn't be bad at all. She has given me great advice (having two babies of her own) and I hadn't taken the advice yet to get a boppy. I told her i would wait and see how sadie did and then decide if I would go invest in one or not. A few mintues after she left I heard a little knock at the door...it was her with her boppy offering it for me to use. One night was all it took and it was on my list of items to buy. It has been a huge help for me and I can't thank gina enough for bringing me hers that first night.
2. Sadie's pacifier
Sadie has a green pacifier that has been a life saver for us. On the opposite if we can't find it our lives can turn into a nightmare quickly.
3. the door opening around 5:30 pm....
Not like I wasn't excited to see my husband come through the door from work before sadie was born, I was; but I have a new appreciation for it now. He is my absolute relief. When chase calls to say he's on his way home I am so ready to see him and for him to have some time with sadie.
Not like I haven't had a lot of help from friends and family, but nothing is like letting your husband take over. I have had a hard time in life accepting help, but sadie has made me learn to accept it much more than I ever have. I have been so lucky to have such good friends and family that are all so helpful and know me well enough to just do it without my asking.
Thinking back to weeks ago when some of my loves included chocolate (which upsets sadie's stomach now), diet coke (not so conducive to a feeding baby either), having a free night with no plans to do whatever comes up (I now have permanent plans), a new piece of make up (if I get this on at all in the day I am lucky)....I wouldn't change it for the world...I'll stop nursing at some point and then can have diet coke again right?
The last month has been an absolute whirl wind of a month for our new little family. Chase and I are getting adjusted to sadie and i'm sure she in turn is getting adjusted to us. I can't think of one month in my life that has gone by faster yet couldn't have gone by slower at the same time.
I used to think that marriage would be the biggest adjustment, but boy have I been wrong. For me at least...having a child has been and probably will be the biggest one of my life.
I think of 4 short weeks ago when my life changed in an instant literally. All of sudden my life became consumed with this little infant. I have come to believe that nothing can prepare you nor can anyone really explain what happens.
So this post I am attributing to things that I have come to love in my life
1. the boppy pillow...my neighbor Gina came over the first night i brought sadie home. I thinking everything would be great and getting a little ahead of myself thought i was a pro and that the night wouldn't be bad at all. She has given me great advice (having two babies of her own) and I hadn't taken the advice yet to get a boppy. I told her i would wait and see how sadie did and then decide if I would go invest in one or not. A few mintues after she left I heard a little knock at the door...it was her with her boppy offering it for me to use. One night was all it took and it was on my list of items to buy. It has been a huge help for me and I can't thank gina enough for bringing me hers that first night.
2. Sadie's pacifier
Sadie has a green pacifier that has been a life saver for us. On the opposite if we can't find it our lives can turn into a nightmare quickly.
3. the door opening around 5:30 pm....
Not like I wasn't excited to see my husband come through the door from work before sadie was born, I was; but I have a new appreciation for it now. He is my absolute relief. When chase calls to say he's on his way home I am so ready to see him and for him to have some time with sadie.
Not like I haven't had a lot of help from friends and family, but nothing is like letting your husband take over. I have had a hard time in life accepting help, but sadie has made me learn to accept it much more than I ever have. I have been so lucky to have such good friends and family that are all so helpful and know me well enough to just do it without my asking.
Thinking back to weeks ago when some of my loves included chocolate (which upsets sadie's stomach now), diet coke (not so conducive to a feeding baby either), having a free night with no plans to do whatever comes up (I now have permanent plans), a new piece of make up (if I get this on at all in the day I am lucky)....I wouldn't change it for the world...I'll stop nursing at some point and then can have diet coke again right?
9 comments:
that gina girl sounds pretty awesome.
haha
You are making it! Any time you need anything, PLEASE call me. That's what I'm here for.
Hey Mir! I still check your blog occasionally, and it is so fun that you had your baby!! All the things you have said..I totally know how you are feeling!! Here is what I wish someone had told me: the first three months are tough, but it gets easier!! You and sadie will feel each other out and fall into a schedule. Nursing is tough at first but stick with it. Now that it doesn't hurt I absolutely love it. Also, right now it seems like your life is totally chaotic, and it won't ever be the same...but it does go back to normal (mostly). The best thing you can do it just enjoy the time. Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get out of your sweatpants or put on make up most days. Rent a bunch of movies and just enjoy the time at home. After a month or two getting out gets a lot easier too. Okay I said a lot :) Hope it helps! Call me or email me if you need anything. Christa.skousen@gmail.com
Great post! I loved all the things you said. The boppy was are best friend the 1st + month. Before Addison started sleeping through the night I too was always thrilled when Jason got home. Not that Addison is hard but it's literally an 24 hr job and is nice when there is someone else to share the love!! I give you major credit for not eating chocolate; either it doesn't bother her that much or she's just gotten use to it. I know you're doing great...and chase too!
Hey who's that cute girl holding/dropping your beautiful baby? She's definitely not your's! :-) Though most would say she's not mine, either. Seriously, I want to take your baby when you've had it and Chase isn't home yet. Accepting help was the hardest thing for me to get over, too. But LET ME HELP!!
P.S. That gina girl IS awesome. Don't you miss her already?
Hey Mir, those green nuk you get from the hospital...I have an all access pass to them if you need a few more let me know. What a cute fam
Way to put Chase to work! Good job. :) We still use our boppy pillow. Linnaea wont sleep without it.
I can't get over how long her fingers are. She better put them to use and play the piano. Request: more closeups of that BEAUTIFUL face!
XO
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