Reflections of the last couple weeks.....

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Oh, motherhood! What an experience. So far I feel very blessed with the baby I have been given. She has slept through the night the last 3 nights, only cries when there is something wrong (and barely even then), and eats well. My mother-in-law said it perfectly when she said that no matter what we do they survive us. Sophia had her two week appointment last week and it was the first time I was going anywhere with her on my own. Half way there I realized I forgot the diaper bag at home. In the waiting room she pooped her diaper and leaked out onto her clothes. Strangely, the office does not have an emergency supply of diapers but the receptionist had some newborn diapers in her car. What were the odds? I had her naked on the exam table wiping her with flimsy wet papertowels when she peed. In the end she got cleaned, dried and dressed again in a fresh diaper. It had me stressed out and wasn't the ideal situation and for those who know me really well know that I stress easily, hate it, and don't like to be unprepared. I will not forget the diaper bag again, lesson learned.
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Sophia was due for her second newborn screen this week. I got myself showered and even got makeup on and hair done. She was awake the whole time I was getting ready and fussed a few times, but no major meltdowns. I was so proud of myself that I had gotten her and myself dressed, had the diaper bag, and I had her loaded in the car seat. I had even timed everything so I would be gone and back before rush hour traffic. However, once I got to my car I saw that the base to snap the car seat into place was still in BJ's car....I couldn't go anywhere. It takes so much to accomplish what I did (mother's home alone with baby can understand) and then it seemed pointless!!! Oh well, we will try this all again tomorrow. Besides, I'm a new Mommy and will learn in time that this is nothing to be upset over.

It is amazing how quickly things develop and change. She is not quite 3 weeks old and her head and neck are getting so strong. She holds it up for longer periods of time just looking around at the world. She has started to fuss when she is really sleepy and wants to be held to fall asleep. Not a good thing. I can't wait to see what the next few weeks will bring.

--Heather

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