In the last four weeks, I have learned:
* that Amelia's hair is kind of curly when it's wet - I hope that means she'll have some body to her hair.
* that this is Amelia's favorite position to be held .
* that I CAN function on less than 8 hours of sleep - who knew?
* that just because something works with Amelia one time, does not mean it will work a second time.
* that breastfeeding is harder than labor - only because the pain lasts so much longer. I've heard breastfeeding is "hard", "challenging", and other similar adjectives, and of course, all of the benefits of breastfeeding are always discussed, but no one mentions the pain. It's worth it, but oye!
* that I wish more of my "To-do" list could be done on the internet - I'd get a lot more done that way.
* that I'm enjoying staying home much more than I thought I would . . . and I'm not looking forward to going back to work - even part-time.
* that attending social events is not worth it at this point, if it disrupts Amelia's schedule - because then we end up with two grumpy people and it defeats the point of getting out for entertainment sake.
* that everyone has an opinion on anything baby related, and what works for 1 person doesn't necessarily work for someone else - so it's best to try what you want and forget everything else.
* that I love watching and holding Amelia while she sleeps, even if it means I don't get anything done or get sleep or food for myself.
5 comments:
sharon, i'm glad that you are enjoying your time off. she is so sweet. sounds like you are getting a lot of 'baby advice.' it is always 10 times worse then when you get 'pregnant advice.' can't wait to meet her in 4 weeks!
She is so cute!! I love that first picture of her. Good for you, taking the time to hold her instead of worrying about sleeping or food. This is the only time you will be able to strictly focus on one baby!!
It sounds like you've had a great four weeks with Amelia. She's grown since you last posted photos (thanks for posting new ones!)
Good luck with the nursing. It should be getting better soon (hopefully!)
Ahh I love that hair. It doesn't sound like you you need any advice as you already figured out the trick. (That is once you figure out the trick it changes.)
So true about the social situations and getting out! And all the helpful advice. And nursing. More than once, I've thought, this is natural? Who helped Eve figure it out?
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