Perhaps it is more like weak x 2... because I am feeling like an emotional weakling. It's a good thing my mom is here for 2 weeks after having my babies, because my kids would be in some sad hands if it were just me here. The weekend was a little rough & sad, but things improved the 2nd half of the week.
The way I was feeling Tuesday was a complete turn around from my baby blue state all weekend & carrying into Monday. Tuesday afternoon we were going to go to Sonic for happy hour, but my mom had previously mentioned going to Pops, & so we opted to go there instead. It was a great way to kill some time this afternoon. It would have been even better if it was a little cooler & less humid, but it's August in Oklahoma.
On Wednesday I took Vivien to her 2 week check up. She was still measuring 20 inches long, her head was 141/2, and was up to 8 lb 2 oz (she was 7.12 when we left the hospital). I asked the Dr. about her belly button (her umbilical stump is off, but her belly button is bleeding a bit) & she is having me clean it with peroxide & then alcohol 2 or 3 times a day. Other than that, she is doing great!
Thursday was the dreaded day... the day my mom left! BOO HOO! It was very sad, & I had to try to keep my mind elsewhere all day & not even bring up her departure. Sure enough all those tears I had been holding back all day came on strong when I went to say goodbye. I am so blessed to have a mom that could take the time off work to come help me with my family as we adjust to the new baby. I can't imagine making the transition without her 2 weeks of support... (although I really could have used the 3 or 4 extra days that she gave me with Milo.) Thank You Mom!!! Your help & more importantly your company will be missed!!
Friday has come (not sure if this would be the beginning of week 3 or still part of week 2) & the house seems quiet & lonely without my mom. The baby blues have returned for an unannounced & uninvited visit. Luckily my kids have been relatively pleasant today & Jeff came home early (YIPPEE... things are so much easier with support). We all ventured out to Sam's Club to grab a few things, & I was reminded that I am not ready to go alone with all 3 kids just yet. Combine that with a fabulous meal brought in by a friend & I'd say it was a day of over-rated reality combined with moments where my heart was full of gratitude for a great AND helpful husband & great friends who can cook!
Vivien is still not showing a whole lot of rhyme or reason for her eating schedule, or perhaps I'm just not keeping good enough track to see if there is a pattern. Yes, I know that I could go & put her on a schedule but she has been giving me 4-6 hour stretches at night & I love it. So I am afraid if I mess with the day schedule she'll change the nights on me. I am sure this little "honeymoon" phase will end soon & I'll decide a schedule is in order, but until then we are going to just enjoy what we have going!
The kids still love her... Hannah is always asking to hold her & is more than willing to do anything I ask if it involves her "baby sister." Milo continues to shower her with kisses & I usually get one kiss for every 2 he gives the baby. Hopefully things will continue to go good with the older 2, especially now that Mimaw is gone!
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