Wow, I can’t believe how much time I used to spend at a computer every day compared to how little time I spend at a computer now. It’s a pretty rare occasion that I actually get to sit down and do something other than feed or cuddle a baby, not that I’m complaining. It’s only been a little over 3 weeks since this little girl entered our home, but it feels like waaaay longer to me, probably because I’m awake most hours of the night in addition to the day.
And that’s pretty much the story of my life these days. Every second now revolves around the eating and pooping schedule of someone who only weighs 8 lbs. I’m definitely getting cabin fever and feel totally out of the loop, but I’m also not ready to start going back to real life yet. Eventually I’ll have to do stuff like go back to church, work, and run errands like grocery shopping, but those still seem like dreaded tasks right now.
I recently made the switch from infant disposables to gDiapers, and so far, so good. Until recently, the smallest gDiaper sizes you could get were for babies weighing over 8 lbs so I just started into my stash. I guess they just added itty bitty diapers for newborns too I noticed the other day on their site. Anyway, I haven’t washed them yet, but using cloth inserts is definitely a messier business than using disposables, but I can’t say I get that squeamish dealing with baby poop, especially with everything else you deal with once you have a baby.
Everything’s going really well for the most part. She’s a great eater, so we have no problems there.
As far as sleeping, I dread the evenings because I never know how the night’s going to go and how broken up my sleep’s going to be. The other night, I didn’t get more than 20 minutes of sleep in a row until about 7:00AM, but some nights are better than that. She doesn’t like to be set down to sleep, so we do a lot of our sleeping while I’m holding her. If I do manage to get her to sleep on her own, she sleeps in her car seat and I spend my night right next to it popping her pacifier back in her mouth when it falls out.
I can’t complain too much though… I’ve heard a lot worse stories, so I feel pretty lucky that she’ll sleep at all instead of crying all night, and I’ve decided to just enjoy cuddling with her while I can instead of fighting it so early in her life. All the research I’ve done so far confirms that I should hold her anytime she wants to be held for the first several months of her life, so that’s what we’re going to do.
(Check out those arms! She’s starting to get some baby fat on her — a double chin and some rolls on her arms & legs — so cute!)
Justin hasn’t been able to be around terribly much lately, but when he is, he’s been really helpful, holding her so I can get quick chores done or naps in, and he’s even been helping tons with diaper changes, even after the messy switch to cloth diapering. I’m always so relieved when he walks in the door from work, just to have the option of having a little bit of a break.
Anyway, that pretty much sums up my life right now. I know it’s all revolving around a baby and not terribly interesting to anyone who’s not me, but there you have it.
(P.S. Only 7 more lbs to go until pre-pregnancy weight! Woo-hoo! I may or may not still be wearing my stretchy pants though.)
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Only 7 pounds?! That’s amazing. I bet a lot of women would be pissed to know you were able to accomplish that in three weeks.
I just showed Conner the pictures and Conner’s exact words were “she’s a girl?” That kid is so funny! I’m so glad you had the chance to update your blog. I love seeing pics of your family. We can’t wait til next Sunday to meet her.
I’m with Aubrey, only 7 pounds?! SO completely jealous! I am depressed at the amount of weight I have to lose. Yikes…Glad you’re adjusting pretty well. Still not ready mentally, emotionally, etc. for this baby but getting more ready physically. Having lots of anxiety about juggling 3 kids under the age of 4. Yeah that should be fun especially with Sarah’s new phase right now, hahaha! Right on time with the terrible twos. Way to go on losing the weight and she is so gorgeous! Seriously such a pretty baby :)
I’m lovin’ the g’s. ‘Member I’m bringing you dinner on Monday. I will go to HEB in the morning, so let me know if there’s anything I can pick up for you – send me a text or email or whatever. Can I plan on heading over a little after 4pm (once the boys are up from nap)? Can’t wait to see you both! Oh, and Justin too, if he’s around. ;-)