We are at 8 weeks with Blair. There are so many things I've learned about myself that I never would have guessed. First (and I feel weird saying this), but I have liked it so much more than I imagined. Of course I knew I would like being a mom, but assumed that this time would be filled with so many challenges that it would be hard to see the good. There have definitely been challenges, but they are short lived compared to all of the good stuff. Challenges being getting peed on, getting puked on so much that I had to change my shirt 3 times within 1 hour, trying to eat without scarfing food down, breastfeeding (probably the biggest), and lack of sleep. The good stuff being all the cuddles and Blair sleeping on my chest, his first genuine smile, cooing, and singing to him.
Another thing I've learned about myself is that going back to work is harder than I imagined. I thought I would be ready to go back because I love work and teaching! I know in the grand scheme, it is what I want to do, but I just wish I could either take him with me, or stay at home too. Neither are possible, but I just feel very torn. We did a few practice days with our provider, Fran. So far, things are going well but it is still so hard.
We have also had many visitors over the past couple of months: My Mom, Darren, Charly Jo, McKenna, Mica, Mike, John and Mary, Will and Sarah, Paul and Rhonda, Craig's Parents, Craig's sister, Rachel, Katie Rock, Katie Espy, and Jamie.
Blair had his first experience in the pool a few weeks ago. He didn't like it, though, because the water was too cold. We will be trying the Otteroo on Craig's birthday in my Mom's bath tub because it's deeper. I hope he can get used to a cooler temperature soon. I would love to go to the pool with him.
One of the things people say the most is how big he is. A week ago at his appointment, he weighed in at 14 lbs. They said his weight gain would probably slow down a bit now. There was a weekend in the 1st month that he gained a whole pound within 3-4 days!
Another thing I've learned about myself is that going back to work is harder than I imagined. I thought I would be ready to go back because I love work and teaching! I know in the grand scheme, it is what I want to do, but I just wish I could either take him with me, or stay at home too. Neither are possible, but I just feel very torn. We did a few practice days with our provider, Fran. So far, things are going well but it is still so hard.
We have also had many visitors over the past couple of months: My Mom, Darren, Charly Jo, McKenna, Mica, Mike, John and Mary, Will and Sarah, Paul and Rhonda, Craig's Parents, Craig's sister, Rachel, Katie Rock, Katie Espy, and Jamie.
Blair had his first experience in the pool a few weeks ago. He didn't like it, though, because the water was too cold. We will be trying the Otteroo on Craig's birthday in my Mom's bath tub because it's deeper. I hope he can get used to a cooler temperature soon. I would love to go to the pool with him.
One of the things people say the most is how big he is. A week ago at his appointment, he weighed in at 14 lbs. They said his weight gain would probably slow down a bit now. There was a weekend in the 1st month that he gained a whole pound within 3-4 days!
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