I can't help but feel super self conscious about everything I'm doing with this baby.
He's two weeks old today. Updates: Todd went back to work Monday, I drove for the first time in two weeks, his cord stump fell off yesterday and we're giving him his first bath sometime tonight. Also, I might drink a pint of beer that I brewed my ownself.
I was tooting my horn yesterday saying how good I feel- ladies and gents, this is both and blessing and a curse. My lady parts are almost healed and I'm ready to get out in the world and show my son what Mama's made of...but I have to keep reminding myself...THAT MY SON IS ONLY TWO WEEKS OLD and that I'm being a little nuts. It's frustrating that I feel as good as I do but I'm bound to my house/bed/living room because he's probably going through a growth spurt or something since he wants to eat every hour- OR he eats every hour because he falls asleep at the boob and is just in a constant state of snacking and not getting the good, fatty hind milk that Baby Wise boasts keeps a baby full.
So I asked my sister about her experience with solely pumping for her twins and she replied "No, don't quit yet." Grrr. I'm not quitting. I'm just trying to find my way.
Timely that Wendy talked about Mother's judging each other this morning (I didn't see it until this afternoon since we were up at 2, 4, 7-830 and then finally for the day at 12) about this article in USA Today. I read something else, I think on Dr. Sears' page, about sleeping through the night too- that article said basically the same thing about the topic. Why is it when we are pregnant/in labor we're all "allowed" to have different symptoms/experiences but if our kid doesn't sleep through the night or if we decide to pump or use formula we've suddenly quit or failed as a mom?
(Lauren, if you read this, I KNOW you didn't mean that comment in this way- I'm being sensitive and feeling frustrated and guilty, as usual.)
Duty calls. My little man just woke.
He's two weeks old today. Updates: Todd went back to work Monday, I drove for the first time in two weeks, his cord stump fell off yesterday and we're giving him his first bath sometime tonight. Also, I might drink a pint of beer that I brewed my ownself.
I was tooting my horn yesterday saying how good I feel- ladies and gents, this is both and blessing and a curse. My lady parts are almost healed and I'm ready to get out in the world and show my son what Mama's made of...but I have to keep reminding myself...THAT MY SON IS ONLY TWO WEEKS OLD and that I'm being a little nuts. It's frustrating that I feel as good as I do but I'm bound to my house/bed/living room because he's probably going through a growth spurt or something since he wants to eat every hour- OR he eats every hour because he falls asleep at the boob and is just in a constant state of snacking and not getting the good, fatty hind milk that Baby Wise boasts keeps a baby full.
So I asked my sister about her experience with solely pumping for her twins and she replied "No, don't quit yet." Grrr. I'm not quitting. I'm just trying to find my way.
Timely that Wendy talked about Mother's judging each other this morning (I didn't see it until this afternoon since we were up at 2, 4, 7-830 and then finally for the day at 12) about this article in USA Today. I read something else, I think on Dr. Sears' page, about sleeping through the night too- that article said basically the same thing about the topic. Why is it when we are pregnant/in labor we're all "allowed" to have different symptoms/experiences but if our kid doesn't sleep through the night or if we decide to pump or use formula we've suddenly quit or failed as a mom?
(Lauren, if you read this, I KNOW you didn't mean that comment in this way- I'm being sensitive and feeling frustrated and guilty, as usual.)
Duty calls. My little man just woke.
Comments
natural vs epidural, breastfeeding vs formula, working mom vs stay at home, attachment parenting vs cry it out, etc, etc, etc - all just a penis measuring contest for women.
being a mom is hard work no matter how it's done. mutual respect and support is what's needed. i'm sure our gal wendy felt the same - love her!
2. the label Asleep at the Boob - Like
3. Dude, eff em all. I say this now, of course. But seriously? I think I prefer to remain ignorant of techniques and parenting styles and just let instinct take over. And if that doesn't work, call my ma.
4. I've been waking up in pools of sweat lately. Pregnancy rules. Just thought I'd remind you.
Anyway, I understand. I myself have been pumping here and there in order to give myself time to heal. Hendrik seems to be a master of all kinds of nipples, so no worries there. Keep up the good work!
pics please!