Annie fast asleep after a long day together. Today was officially the start of my time at home alone with Annie. Although we survived again and her needs were all met, I felt a wide range of emotions--mostly scared though, at the thought of having to do this routine day in and day out for at least a year, if not more.
I know there are plenty of mother's and father's out there who would not trade this 'job' for anythin in the world but I am not sure I'm there just yet. Now when I watch Oprah and she says, "raising children is the hardest job in the world" I will feel a bit better...maybe.
I did not take many pics of Annie today, only 4 really...and there's not much to report today as it was all about surviving. Here's hoping tomorrow and the next day, and the next day etc...see improvements.
Love,
Amber, Mason & Annie
Hey Amboid,
ReplyDeleteI feel justified saying that now that you call your daughter Annie Bananie..lol..Sounds like you have some postpartum blues and they are normal. Sometimes you will cry for no reason other than you can. Having a baby is a huge upheaval and change to your usual routine in life. I was wondering about Annie's weight and I seem to remember us telling moms to wake the baby up every 2 hours to feed them if they aren't gaining weight. Some babies are sleepers and really need to be woken up to eat. That was in the prehistoric age when I started out as a nurse over 34 years ago! GAK!...so please check with your midwife if this is done anymore. You are doing a great job, but it can be isolating for a new mom after the excitement dies down and then there are those darn hormones. You are a natural. Just cut down on all your extracuricular travelling and get some rest in your own home and focus on your own self care and Annie.
Love Vivian