Do you ever feel like Freddy Prince Jr. in She’s All That? Not sure what I’m talking about? The cheesy reference is below
But in all seriousness I really am exhausted. You have so many balls to juggle- work, sleep, exercise, infant nutrition to put it politely, taking care of your baby, hygiene, feeding your family, running errands, keeping the house clean & clothes washed, keeping up friendships, fostering spirituality, taking care of your dogs, nurturing your marriage, etc. From my calculations I have about 1 hour a day to take care of non-pressing matters. So of course things fall behind. The house gets a little extra messy, we eat out more than I’m comfortable, it happens, but it really really bothers me. I need to let go of my idea of what’s good enough and frankly I need to take better care of myself (hi, I’m 27 years old and I threw my back out), but where do you find the time? Needless to say I am so happy to be going part-time next week.
I only get 10 weeks of part-time, but it is worth it. I just hope Eli does okay being transferred again. We got him into a new daycare, not our #1 choice, long-term daycare so we get to look forward to transferring him yet again. It’s got to be hard on him. New environment, new people, less care and attention than he’s used to. Ah- I worry. At least I know I can quit anytime. I feel some guilt working, knowing that these years are short and you never get them back. But- I’ve only been working at my facility for 2 years and have been offered a management position. There’s only one position in our department since it’s so small and me being an unlicensed person, I may never get this chance again. Then what? In 5-6 years Eli is in school and I’ll be looking for work again. It would be nice to have that on my resume. Life goes on.
What we bought: We’re getting ready for our summer vacations! We got Eli natural sunscreen, natural bug spray, and portable bottle warmers (one for the car, one for on-the-go no outlet situations). We’re also just getting ahead of his needs. We bought a joey-jumper and two baby gates for the stairs.
Invaluable purchases: Our bassinet. At first I was on the fence if it really was worth it, but now that Eli’s getting better we use the seating function a lot more often. It goes higher than the pictures show. He sits there and bats at/tries to eat the toys from his mobile every morning. It’s also light and easy to move around the house unlike his swing. Even before now we could tilt it up a bit to help with reflux and digestion.
Also- the Little Remedies new parent survival kit. We use the saline drops to clean out his nose, the gas drops, the gripe water, and have used the pain relief after his shots.
How my life has changed: I’m pretty good at deciphering Eli’s cries. I sleep with contacts in so I can see him when he fusses. I still haven’t finished a book when I used to finish 2-4 per month.
Eli: Week 11
This week I met two of my great-grandparents. They just loved me! I can’t wait to see them again. I’ve been a talking and giggling machine. I like to gnaw on my fingers and I love trying to put my snail in my mouth. There are some days where I prefer daddy to mommy. Lying on my side as mom holds me is no longer my favorite way to go to sleep, I’m running out of room like that! I like to be more vertical instead. I love looking in mirrors and sitting on laps. I laugh when other people laugh and I have some great expressions. I’m still a morning person! I’m happiest after I eat.
Have a great Sunday!
-Shantel
I only get 10 weeks of part-time, but it is worth it. I just hope Eli does okay being transferred again. We got him into a new daycare, not our #1 choice, long-term daycare so we get to look forward to transferring him yet again. It’s got to be hard on him. New environment, new people, less care and attention than he’s used to. Ah- I worry. At least I know I can quit anytime. I feel some guilt working, knowing that these years are short and you never get them back. But- I’ve only been working at my facility for 2 years and have been offered a management position. There’s only one position in our department since it’s so small and me being an unlicensed person, I may never get this chance again. Then what? In 5-6 years Eli is in school and I’ll be looking for work again. It would be nice to have that on my resume. Life goes on.
What we bought: We’re getting ready for our summer vacations! We got Eli natural sunscreen, natural bug spray, and portable bottle warmers (one for the car, one for on-the-go no outlet situations). We’re also just getting ahead of his needs. We bought a joey-jumper and two baby gates for the stairs.
Invaluable purchases: Our bassinet. At first I was on the fence if it really was worth it, but now that Eli’s getting better we use the seating function a lot more often. It goes higher than the pictures show. He sits there and bats at/tries to eat the toys from his mobile every morning. It’s also light and easy to move around the house unlike his swing. Even before now we could tilt it up a bit to help with reflux and digestion.
Also- the Little Remedies new parent survival kit. We use the saline drops to clean out his nose, the gas drops, the gripe water, and have used the pain relief after his shots.
How my life has changed: I’m pretty good at deciphering Eli’s cries. I sleep with contacts in so I can see him when he fusses. I still haven’t finished a book when I used to finish 2-4 per month.
Eli: Week 11
This week I met two of my great-grandparents. They just loved me! I can’t wait to see them again. I’ve been a talking and giggling machine. I like to gnaw on my fingers and I love trying to put my snail in my mouth. There are some days where I prefer daddy to mommy. Lying on my side as mom holds me is no longer my favorite way to go to sleep, I’m running out of room like that! I like to be more vertical instead. I love looking in mirrors and sitting on laps. I laugh when other people laugh and I have some great expressions. I’m still a morning person! I’m happiest after I eat.
Have a great Sunday!
-Shantel
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