Life Has Changed

In a very good way. One week and 2 days overdue, we finally met our daughter. Wide eyed and with the cutest pouty face ever!! I had to post this pic, she seriously meet the world with this face.

A lot has been going on. Its been so much fun becoming a mommy and learning new things!!

A few things i have learned thus far.

Breastfeeding- this in itself went well. It was more the pumping that i was/am massively confused about. When to pump, how to store it, warm it, save/label it for freezer use. How long can it be left out? Reheated? A series of questions that i cant even remember. These have been the most recent, as we are getting ready to introduce the bottle.

The Boob Flu (aka Mastitis)- sucks! so do cracked nipples and apparently can be the cause of this horrible flu.

Recovery-it is an 8 step process to go to the bathroom for at least 10 days after delivery. I know the steps bc i explained it to my husband. I was super vigilant about the process because i got mastitis during the first week, and i wasnt taking any risks of infection anywhere else. i dont do sick well.

Letting go of preconceived notions- this is a really good idea, otherwise you might drive yourself crazy. Like my ideas about how objects can form bad habits.

• no pacifier- i now have two and have thought it a good idea to buy some more, so never to be caught without one.

• no swing- she takes daily naps in this life saver, and occasionally has used it at night when nothing else will put her to sleep. i feel like i need a swing in my living room, her room, and our bedroom. i still struggle with how much time she should actually spend in here, so it is a last resort (that is being used more and more).

Then there were things that i didnt know about it. Such as being told by her ped. not to use a sleep positioner or laying baby on side for sleeping... it increases the risk for SIDS. I'm not sure i totally agree with that piece, so we still do this. Clearly she loves it. This is her standard sleep position. I cant change this, its just too cute.

There is so much. Mostly i have learned to relax more and not stress out so much. Roll with the punches. Try to get on a schedule but dont freak that she doesnt remember that schedule. This makes her (and i) much happier!

This is what she has been learning, and she is getting really good at it. Melts my heart every time!