Little miss has been here for 5 weeks and we’re making our new normal. I feel a bit like super mom because I’m able to get out of the house with two kids with minimal tantrums (from the kids or myself lol). We’re in somewhat of a routine, but it all depends on when the baby wants to eat. Starting to be able to see a pattern in when she’s hungry or tired. It’s crazy that it takes such a long time to really settle into a routine.
Freddie has been a super big brother and a super three-nager. He wants everything his way and begs us to play with him, especially if we’re busy with the baby. He had a little bit of a regression with potty training (he wouldn’t poop and would slightly poop his pants), but he’s back to using the potty regularly. It’s the attitude that gets me. Trying to remember he doesn’t have the language to fully express his needs or feelings, but it can be hard when he keeps repeating the same thing and crying/screaming. He’s had some epic tantrums (one was an hour long), but he’s starting to regulate himself better and faster.
Dann has been good. Passes the baby off too much for me to feed her when she’s not hungry, but he’s been happy and very helpful with the kids. I’m usually a bit cranky and tired when he gets home, so he’ll take the kids and play with them to give me a bit of a break. He’s been joking a bit about being intimate, but I’m not even close to being ready for that yet. Plus I see my doctor on Monday, so I haven’t gotten the green light for sex or exercise yet.
I’m doing pretty good. Some days are worse than others, but I’m alright. Nights haven’t been too bad, only a few where I really didn’t get any sleep. It’s been difficult balancing the baby’s and Freddie’s needs. I’m trying to give Freddie everything he needs, but the baby has to come first a lot. She’s been pretty fussy the last couple weeks too…lots of gas. I try to get out of the house every day and do something active with Freddie so he stays busy and we all get some sunshine. Helps keep me sane as well. I need sunshine and fresh air to function properly. I’ve been missing upstate a bit too. I can’t wait to go upstate in August for vivienne’s sprinkle and see my family. Some days a little lonely when you’re only around kids, but I’m enjoying time home.
I’m getting anxious about going back to work, even though it’s about 6 weeks away. Those 6 weeks are going to go by fast. How am I going to balance work and home life? Am I going to be able to continue breastfeeding? Am I going to be able to get on a good pumping schedule? Can I get the baby on a good sleep schedule so I won’t be completely exhausted? If Freddie gets into my school, am I going to be able to get him up and out on time? Can I fit in morning workouts? What about keeping the house clean and making healthy meals? There’s so much to worry about…I’m trying not to think too much about it, but I also want to be prepared. I have to remember that the schedule and everything will happen and our new normal will create itself.
Hope everyone is doing well! Later.
~mana<
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