- I think the REALLY rough adjustment period may be coming to an end. I am getting used to this new life with the twins. I have figured out how to sneak in naps, and they are pretty solid with the 3-hour feedings (no more every hour or two feedings). Kate is getting better and better at self-soothing, and her screaming fits are less frequent. Of course, I still have some pretty awful days. I am still horribly sleep deprived. I still miss my freedom....but I am also getting used to this new normal.
- The twins will be starting day care at Mark's firm on Monday. They will only be there half a day, and all of this is just a try out period. I am looking forward to it, but I know I will miss them terribly. There may be some days when I only drop off one of the twins and have some one-on-one time with the other. I feel like I need to cuddle with Carson more. He is always giving up his mommy time due to his demanding sister.
- I know I vowed not to talk smack about Nanny Mary, but it just not working out with her. She is trying to drag Mark and I into a staffing drama at Mark's day care (remember her daughters run it). It has turned into a big mess, and she has been trying to bully me and guilt me into not taking them to day care. She has managed to piss off the law partners, and everything is tense. When I told her that I need to return to work and cited the fact that we spend $600 a month on formula, she said, "Well, if you used your breasts the way God intended you wouldn't have that problem, now would you?" And with that I said bye-bye to Nanny Mary and hello to part-time day care.
- We are having some other major drama in our house buying situation...appraisal issues to be exact. We are scheduled to close a week from today, and now I am not even sure if this deal will hold together. *Sigh* We are waiting to hear. I hate all of this 11th hour crap.
- I did my blood work today. I will hopefully hear something soon as to what may be revealed with that. Since my doc doubled my diabetes meds, I feel 100% better. Whew! I just hope there isn't something more serious at work here.
May 9, 2007
The New Normal
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Ok, that "God and Breast" comment made me PISSED OFF.
Not her call. Not by a long shot.
It is surprising the things you can adjust to. It's constant flux, being a mom. Sigh.
Shannon hun, I know that things are tough (and boy do I remember that feeling) and pretty much nothing we say would make it easier on you but believe it or not it WILL improve.
As for the day care thing, at first it will be hard but try and persevere. You will come to enjoy the time apart and it will make you more relaxed and allow you to feel more in control. All this equals a happier, more confident mum!
b.t.w I only lasted a few weeks with the breastfeeding thing (and only because I had a LOT of help at the hospital while the boys were in NICU) and my 2 are extremely fit and healthy.
Take good care of yourself (as if that is possible with 2 babies around huh?) or at least, try and be kind to your inner goddess!
Amy
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