I had my baby on March 15th, right in time for a bitchin' spring break. And, when I say "bitchin'", I mean sleepless, pain med-hazed, euphoric wonderment extravaganza.
My little Ella Merle, though a good baby--calm, easily-pacified, good-eater, regular pooper, etc.--is still an amazement of time deletion. That is, with a newborn, time at once stands still and speeds ahead. The last two weeks have been the longest and the shortest of my life. Every moment is a conflict between 1) opportunity to sleep 2) opportunity to stare at or accommodate my new baby. Notice there is no do school work option listed.
I naively thought that I would bounce right back after a week. I thought spring break would be enough recovery time. Nope. That was foolish.
I have been in pain for the past two weeks as my nether region recovers and as my hormones resituate themselves. The only thing that can overcome the pain stimuli is the desires/necessities of my infant.
Luckily, I have a dreamy husband who is very good with babies and is very willing to help/accommodate with anything. He has been running a marathon between me and baby Ella on one end of the house and our nine year-old on the other. She is adapting well, happy to have a little sister, but also dealing with her own anxieties. She's been the main attraction for nine years and it is certainly a change to share the lime light. But, I am proud of her resilience and excitement. She is also a big help.
I am feeling better every day and enjoying every moment of the quick/slow time with my baby.
Hopefully, I can keep up with my school work.
Note to self-- Have next baby in June.
1 comment:
Having a 2nd babe was a huge transition for me. Those first 6 months, whoo! Congrats and warmest wishes!
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