Clark is wonderful. He's rarely fussy, and he frequently smiles. He's adorable. But I'm exhausted, and I'm having a hard time adjusting to my new role. I felt fine for the first few weeks, but, now, I just feel frustrated with myself. I know it will take time for my body to get "back to normal", but I'm impatient. And I'm too tired to really do anything about it. I'm worried … [Read more...] about Happy Baby, Not So Happy Mom
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Starbucks, Buy Buy Baby, Midnight Release Party for GTA, and How Much I Hate Pumping
This morning, Clark woke up at 11:50AM. And so did I. Thus, my glorious day of shopping, coffee drinking, and indulging my 35-year-old husband's video game lust. After braving the world of Buy Buy Baby and saving over $50 on formula, Brian asked to go to GameStop. Naturally, I rolled my eyes. But, he's really the best husband ever. So I said ok. "Ok" turned into me saying yes … [Read more...] about Starbucks, Buy Buy Baby, Midnight Release Party for GTA, and How Much I Hate Pumping
It’s Been 6 Weeks Already? Hallelujah.
Weighing in at nearly 16 pounds, the scale makes it easier to believe how quickly Clark is growing. At 6 weeks old, he is a pretty large baby. He's almost doubled his birth weight in less than two months. And, while my muscles ache from carrying this lug, I feel great. And I felt even better after my 6 week follow up appointment. "No evidence," said my doctor. "You can't … [Read more...] about It’s Been 6 Weeks Already? Hallelujah.
Things I Look Forward to Doing While Clark is Sleeping
Since Clark has been born, I used my KitchenAid once. I made meatballs. While delicious, that adventure in cooking did not satiate my desire to bake. I don't like cupcakes, at all. I don't like cake either. In fact, I don't really like dessert. It's not my thing. But I really enjoy making cupcakes. And I think I enjoy it because I'm really good at making baked goods look, well, … [Read more...] about Things I Look Forward to Doing While Clark is Sleeping
The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself
While I'm sure there's nothing extraordinary about my lack of free time as a new mom, it certainly is unfamiliar to me. When I was a student, and when I held a professional job, I always found a way to make my morning coffee and leisurely breakfast into my routine. Now that I have tiny human in my life, it seems like there's never time for basic things, like breakfast. In … [Read more...] about The Little Things…Like Feeding Yourself