Taking care of Mom was under-rated! I have a wonderful family and husband but I didn't realize how slow I would be in the days following delivery.
Breastfeeding isn't as easy as it sounds...Everyone has different experiences and I was pretty relaxed about things. Nurses and Drs kept saying feed him when he is hungry probably 2-4 hours apart. After a few days he started to sleep quite a bit...but then my supply started to drop very quickly. I think I would have been better off to just feed him every 2 hours during the day even though he wasn't demanding it...he would have taken it. I ended up having to pump after every feed for two weeks to build up my supply. Lots of fun! Oh well! Live and learn.
I am usually pretty confident that I know what is "right" in most parts of ny like. Confident in my relationship with my hubby! Pretty confident at work (after 9 years I otta be!), but this whole baby thing - not so confident. I found myself feeling more unsure about myself than I ever have before. I didn't know if I should take advice or follow my gut or read a book! It was interesting. It wasn't too bad but it took about 2 months before I got my feet under me.
Now I feel like I am rolling with it. It has started to humble me in ways nothing has before. I think I have learned not to have expectations and enjoy everything - including the bumps in the road. Blessing!
You're a totally awesome mom and Ricky is one lucky little guy!!
Posted by: Jenn | January 30, 2012 at 05:28 PM