When I’m ready to move to the living room I take her and the DockATot out there and do a few things in the kitchen while she safely sleeps or wiggles around during awake time. I am able to place her in it in the morning and straighten up the bedroom. DockATot is a multi-functional lounger, co-sleeper and playtime lounge that makes transitioning into life with a baby manageable. The DockATot is a life saver! I was blessed with a very sleepy baby (fingers crossed she stays that way) and having a secure place for her to sleep every day is important to me. My saving grace has been the DockATot! It’s seriously life changing. Being able to put the baby in a safe space, where I can see her and still get stuff done is vital to living life. Yes, I love the baby snuggles, but sometimes I need to get stuff done! I’ve tried to wash dishes, switch out the laundry and make the bed with Elizabeth in one arm and my free hand working and guess what? It doesn’t work, you need two hands for a lot of tasks in life. I know I’m only one month in, but it is beyond rewarding! Being able to provide for Elizabeth financially, emotionally and physically has been so fulfilling. My personal job as a mom is by far the best “job” I’ve ever had. In my professional life I believe that I’m at the top of my game and have a really good job that I like. I get great satisfaction getting dressed for work, going into an office, and doing a good job. I’ll be the first to admit that I enjoy working. Crazy? Maybe, but I feel the need the protect her from everything and that’s ok for now. I’ll admit I’m still riding in the backseat of the car, the bassinet is so close to my bed I have to crawl in from the foot of the bed, and I always have my hand on the stroller no matter where we are. I’ve also had an intense surge of protection for Elizabeth. It’s a little creepy how it happens, but it does. You will start to figure things out and just know the best course of action for your baby. Let me tell you it magically kicks in out of nowhere. With hers being so strong I was nervous that mine wouldn’t be that strong or wouldn’t be there at all. Mother’s Intuition Will Kick In Out Of Nowhere I want to enjoy the tiny newborn stage for as long as I can. So I’m going to enjoy every minute of it now. There is going to be a period of time when I don’t get to hold her on my chest or wake up at 1am to feed her. Whether it was staying out late for another drink or traveling to Europe as a newly married couple. There’s Going To Be A Period Of Time Where You Can’t Do ThisĮver since I can remember, I would tell Mike “there’s a period of time where we won’t be able to do this.” It’s a general statement I would make when I felt like something would soon be coming to an end. And yes I’m groggy and tired, but once I see that little face staring back at me in the bassinet I could care less that I’m up. Waking up at midnight or 1am to feed her is hard, I have to set an alarm to get up. The nurses were coming in so many hours to check vitals that I was just awake. The first few nights in the hospital it was easy to get up. How was I going to get up in the middle of the night to feed my baby. In fact sleep deprivation was one of my biggest fears while pregnant because everyone talks about how bad it is. Napping in the car or on the couch on the weekend is my jam! I could never get enough sleep. I love a full 8-9 hours of sleep a night. I can’t believe I’m writing this! If you know me, you know I love my sleep. It could also be that the wild hormones haven’t yet set in, so check back with me in a few weeks □Įither way, I know that having a baby is a huge life change and no matter how easy or hard it is to adjust, there are lessons learned in those early days. Perhaps it’s because I’m a bit older and was truly ready for this, or it could be that it’s always just been in my blood. It may sound nerdy, but it seems very natural for me. Transitioning into life with a baby has been relatively easy for me. I’m not sure when it’s going to set in for me, but I don’t think it truly has yet. This might sound crazy, but I still can’t believe I have a baby. I know all new moms say that and I knew it was true, but it’s still surprising when it actually goes by so quick. Hello friends! Can you believe that baby Elizabeth has been here a whole month already? One month down, a lifetime to go! I can’t believe how fast time is going by.
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