I'm sure I'll regret that decision this afternoon.
Anyway, Abby is sleeping soundly in her bassinet, and I'm back to being alone during the day. My bestie A was here for FIVE WHOPPING DAYS over the weekend and I miss her terribly already. She was so much help...and so much fun! (A - move here. DO IT.)
Other than having visitors, not much is going on. (Warning, poop talk fast approaching.) Abby's on a good schedule of pooping every other night, so that's good, I suppose. She's eating a lot and getting a little chubby in the cheek area. I also noticed she's getting some awesome eyelashes, so I think we can add another tick in the "mommy trait" column.
Speaking of mommy...I'm exhausted. I get through the days okay, but it's getting more and more difficult to be a smiley mommy. I'm not so much depressed, just totally wiped out. The hubs has promised me a couple nights of real sleep this weekend, and I cannot effing wait. I think it'll make a huge difference. I don't know if our weeknight routine is working. Maybe this is just what people do in the first few months...daddy sleeps more since he's working and momma just turns into a zombie that forgets to brush her teeth and lives on Slim Fast shakes because they're easy. What do/did you do during the first few months to survive?
Luckily, the hubs and I scored on the H1N1 flu mist last week (thanks, Chris!) so, at least I don't have to worry about getting that. I have a feeling I'll be getting a cold or something soon with the little amount of sleep under my belt. Fingers crossed I don't.
And finally, a week from today, Abby will be taking her first trip back home with us. Five hours in a car with a 4 week old baby. Am I insane? Oh well. I can't WAIT to go home. It's been a long time. And TURKEY!
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
1 year ago
Zombie Mommmy usually last for the 1st couple of weeks. I learned to sleep when she was sleeping. I still do that now. :)
ReplyDeleteWe took Olivia to NC (a 7 hour trip) at 5 months and she did fantastic. I think being 4 weeks old would be great. She'll probably just sleep the whole way.
Oh, sigh....I miss you guys so much! A move is definitely in the forefront of my mind, believe me.
ReplyDeleteAs for sleep, I obviously don't know anything about raising a newborn, but I would just say hang in there. Take more naps. Learn to love coffee. And....as much as you may hate it, I'd venture to say some workouts would help. Endorphins = free happy drug.