Okay, I guess all of the posts since Julia was born could be called this. I hate coming up with titles. Yesterday was an “up” day for the most part. It was the first time I had to get everybody ready for church by myself. The morning went quite smoothly (apart from having to get up at 5:15). Thanks to help from members at church, getting the girls to church and home from church was quite easy. We sat with a couple at church who didn’t mind helping out with Chloe. That meant I didn’t have to take her with me into the cry room while I nursed Julia.
After church I decided a trip to Walmart HAD to be made. We had been carrying our last roll of toilet paper to the upstairs bathroom at night and to the downstairs bathroom during the day for a couple days already. After Julia nursed I loaded both girls into the car (not as bad as I expected). Getting into the store was a bit trickier. I always park near a cart return so I don’t have far to go with a toddler in the parking lot. Yesterday I couldn’t take a cart from outside because they were all wet (from snow!). That meant I had even farther to walk to get into the store while carrying a heavy carseat in one hand and trying to maintain hold of Chloe’s hand with the other hand. Shopping wasn’t bad since Julia slept the whole time. She has to ride in the large part of the cart since our carseat doesn’t fit in the seat portion like most. Chloe started by helping me push the cart. Then she got bored and needed to ride. That sure doesn’t leave much room for merchandise! No more large shopping trips for me.
All in all I was quite proud of my accomplishments yesterday. Then in the evening Julia must have had an upset stomach or something. The evening was a bit rougher with her fussiness, but I suppose I can’t expect a perfect day.
Today has been a bit rougher again as I had both girls crying this morning and I had little patience due to lack of sleep. I slept about 5 hours in bed last night (broken into two chunks). I took Julia downstairs and tried dozing on the couch again. I know it’s better than nothing, but trying to sleep relatively upright just isn’t very restful to me.
Julia had a doctor’s appointment today. I was quite curious about her weight since her feeding schedule is so wacky -- sometimes going 4-5 hours during the day without wanting to eat. The doctor assured me that whatever I’m doing with her is working just fine. Two weeks ago she weighed in at 7-13. Today’s weight was 9-9.5. Hurray! The doctor couldn’t tell me why I’m in pain all the time except while I’m nursing. Most mothers who have problems have the pain while nursing. So I’ll be talking to the lactation consultant later this week to meet with her.
That’s the latest from our household. I need to work harder at remembering the good times when things aren’t going as smoothly. I’m just thankful yesterday was so good; it proves things can go smoothly.
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1 comment:
I am impressed that you accomplished church and a trip to Wal Mart, alone, all in one day. You are wonder woman!!!!! You should be very proud of your accomplishments!
I bet Julia isn't eating as often because you are feeding her SO well. It has to be that. Why else would she gain so wonderfully? Isn't it funny that we want them to gain weight, but 13 years from now you might not :0) LOL
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