- Being a Mommy is hard. Really hard. No book/website/words of wisdom can truly prepare you for what's to come.
- You learn as you go. Screw the books. Nolan, Daddy and I make our own rules, according to what makes Nolan happiest, of course.
- Call me Bessie because I've turned into a dairy farm. I am so proud I am able to breastfeed my son well, but seriously child, you eat every hour to two hours. And you wonder why I haven't been blogging? Speaking of which....feeding time. This post will have to wait...Mooo
- A good tough swaddle is my new BFF.
- I respect my Mom so SO much more. I pretty much want to gravel at her feet. After knowing what I know now, how could any child ever turn their back on their mother?
- It's okay to ask for help! Something I have to continually tell myself everyday.
- Don't bother getting anywhere on time. Schedules and prior commitments need to be thrown out the window. We're on Nolan time now. Whatever he "says," goes.
- Slow down and breathe. There is no point in rushing anything. Rushing makes baby upset, which makes Mommy upset.
- Better to catch pee in the hand than in the face, I say!
- A loud belch, wet fart or yellowish poo are all signs I am doing a good job.
- Focus on baby and nothing else. Trying to do too much too fast will only make you frustrated, exhausted and sick. Lesson learned...I spent the last several days feeling like death and having a newborn that needs my attention 24/7.
- Give your husband and baby space. Let them have Daddy and son time without you.
- My heart breaks when you cry; My heart beams when I can figure out why you're crying and calm you in less than a minute and a half. Oh, I've timed myself.
- I am not a bad Mommy just because you sleep in your crib, already take a pacifier and sometimes drink boob milk from a bottle.
- I can stare at you all day long. I love every inch of your body, facial expression, hand motion, fart, cry, dirty diaper, smile and little changes I can see in you everyday.
You are my whole world, Nolan. Mommy loves you!
I started this post at 3:40pm today. It's now 9:20pm. Oi vay.
9 comments:
I had to laugh about this post. So true! And why in the world would you be a bad mommy for him sleeping in his crib, taking a paci or using a bottle? All sound like fantastic skills to have mastered early!
Sounds like you are doing a great job! So glad breastfeeding is working out fir you, Im hoping things if that nature will better my second time around. Nothing can prepare us for this life changing event! Live and learn with each moment. Before you know it he will be running around the house screaming at you because you wouldn't let him eat dog food.... : )
Erin, you have such great words. It's just so amazing to me to discover what great women you and Mindy, and other new mothers, are- how much motherhood has helped y'all grow. Love you and so glad to see you and the family the other night. We really will have to get togeths soon. I already facebk'd Lauren. Ball is rolling.
Those first 3 months with a baby are absolutely BANANAS! The world could have been blowing up around me and I wouldn't have cared...I was so wrapped up with nursing and sleep deprivation!
Sounds like you're getting the hang of things. Don't beat yourself up for using soothers or bottles or anything else like that...whatever works! (it took me until my 2nd baby to realize that and stop having mommy guilt!)
I shook my head at everything you said - I know you never thought you could love something so much but boy, why does it have to be so hard? :) You are doing a great job kiddo .... one thing I noticed was missing was any reference to how many times you have to wash clothes (yours or his...) :)
Love you, miss you.
1.) I love you
2.) Great words of advice
3.) Your the best mom I know (after our mom's of course), but I'm sure you even giving them a run for their money
4.) More picture of Nolan please;)
5.) You've got this!!
6.) Did I mention I loved you!!
Its great to hear all your "lessons learned". How are YOU feeling since the C-section?
this is all good to know :) makes me smile! you are too cute hun! sounds like you are doing a great job at mommyhood!!
p.s. share some more pics of the little guy!!!
"Better to catch pee in the hand than in the face, I say" bwahahaha so true!! How are the doggies taking to Nolan? I know mine were so curious when my first daughter was born...by the time baby #3 came along they didn't care anymore LOL
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