Friday, September 2, 2011

Mommyhood 101

Things I have learned in the past week or so:

- I miss sleeping in a bed, laying down. Four hours of sleep sitting up on the couch with a baby on my chest is the new "sleeping in."

- Having a newborn is harder than I ever imagined. I am genuinely second guessing having another child even though I've always wanted more than one.

- Receiving blankets will catch on fire if microwaved for too long. (I guess that's why the nurses suggested putting them in the dryer to try to calm her tummy...)

- Showers are a glorious commodity.

- Just when I think we've got it figured out - nope. Nice try.

- When you're looking for something to watch other than infomercials at 4am, there are only a handful of channels to choose from (including Food Network, ESPN, and Fox in case you're curious).

- My mom is awesome. I wouldn't have survived this long without her help.

- I liken breastfeeding to The Da Vinci Code - seriously, why is it so hard to figure out? I doubt cave people had La Leche League to help them.

- Apparently I will miss these sleepless days and nights when they are gone, according to every mom out there.

5 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, this is invaluable to me! I'm sorry that it's been hard so far and I really hope it gets better for you, but I really appreciate knowing exactly what I'm about to get into myself! ;)

    Specifically the TV thing...I am going to start DVRing shows now so there is at least SOMEthing to watch at 4am!

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  2. Girl, you already know I agree with you on every point! (except the receiving blanket...you microwaved it? Lol). I keep telling J that Gabe is putting up a very convincing argument to be an only child!

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  3. Believe me - I was right there with you a few months ago and I totally know how you feel right now. It DOES get easier - I swear! I hope you are able to get some sleep and enjoy a nice shower every once in a while.

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  4. Yep, what K said. It gets easier! You will almost have amnesia at some point in the future ;)

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  5. I'm so sorry this is so hard!!! I hope Amelia's tummy starts cooperating soon.

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