Well, where should I begin? Adjusting to parenthood has been the hardest yet most enjoyable undertaking of my life! I have gone from selfish to self-less in the space of a day. For someone like me who runs her life by a very organized schedule, this has definitely taken some getting used to. Especially now that I am on Peter's timetable and not my own. Just making it to the shower some days seems like an unattainable feat.Of course recovering from the c-section also made it hard to function and take care of a baby. Two weeks later, and I am finally able to sit up in bed or lay on my side. I have taken the baby for a couple of walks in the stroller with the help of Aunt Kelly (pictures from our first walk above), and the excercise and fresh air seem to improve my mood immensely! I am happy to say that I have already lost 19 lbs. post-pregnancy. I still can't fit into my old jeans, but my wardrobe is growing bigger as I am starting to fit back into my old clothes and I am once again wearing my wedding ring. Breastfeeding is the best diet ever!
My mom came over the other day and helped me take the baby to his first doctor's visit. I am happy to report he is healthy and strong. He now weighs 9 lbs. 8 ounces and has grown an entire inch! Peter has been suffering from colic lately so Mike and I are trying to be creative and proactive in helping him pass the gas before he goes into meltdown mode. I have completely cut-out chocolate and cow's milk (with the exception of cold cereal) from my diet, which is probably very healthy but I am dying for a milkshake people! I am watching to see if anything else might upset him as well.
In the meantime Mike and I are having fun playing with the babe, taking his picture, holding him and talking about him non-stop. My mom has been great to come over and give us some husband/wife time. Next week Mike and I are hitting the town to see the new James Bond flick, and leaving the baby with my family. I am excited to get out of the house, but apprehensive to leave him for more than an hour. I guess that sums up my feelings about being a mom in general. It's the most frustrating, yet wonderful relationship I've ever had.
2 comments:
Wow already planning a date night? Dan and I didn't get our first date night until Ben was about 3 or 4 months. But keep in mind we don't have family here to trust with our tiny one. And we were just getting out of the hospital about now your time. :) You are so beautiful Megan! You don't even look like you had a baby!!!! I am big time jealous! Breast feeding is the best diet! For the time I was able to do it, I lost it quick. Good luck with colic! Also watch out for spaghetti sauce and hot sauce (duh..of course right?). We are so happy for you!!! Fall is beautiful in Utah!!! Miss it...Miss you!
Love and Aloha, Leah
P.S. I cna really call you momma now!
hahahaha! Meg! I love you! You look great and are doing fabulously as a first time mom! I feel a little strange telling you that like I'm a seasoned vet, I really don't feel that experienced! But still I say, you are doing great! I love the pics! Let me tell you now too that you will never have a hard time finding a babysitter, especially since yours is the first grandkid. In fact, it probably won't be til your second kid that you actually get some quality use out of that stroller cause everyone is gonna want to hold him instead! love you! Glad you are doing well. Call anytime if you need anything! Even if it's just someone to come over so you an take a shower in peace!
love amie
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