It's been a while.
Wow.
These last 3 weeks have wiped me out. I've been interrupted twice already in this post and I'm on word #: 26
I must laugh and laugh and laugh.
I've had to reach out of my 'don't want to ask for help' mentality I grew up with....and simply say, 'Hey, help! This is hard!'
Jude is doing amazing - going to Art camp this week and KILLING it! SO proud. He's amazing at putting on Leland's shoes and even dressing him too. He can put everyone's seatbelts on and can make a mean PB sandwich. Proud of this biggest brother as we've pushed him to a new limit and he's shocking us with how well he's doing despite the lack of attention he's probably personally receiving.
Leland is intense.
Challenging my needs right now almost as they come. He's into things and his 18-month mischievous side is BACK! It was cuter back then but we are also enjoying his comedy hour and performances on a daily basis. He keeps grabbing instruments and playing songs for Simon or spontaneously breaking out in 'Happy Birthday'....and then when I need it most he will come up to me and say, 'Mommy, you're my girl and I'm your guy." and then I melt into a pile of nothingness.
Simon - adorable as ever! He's had some challenge with weight-gain. Facts are this: He would rather sleep than eat. (Can't blame him, I feel the same way) but I have to consistently wake him up (yes even in the middle of the night) to make sure we're getting a minimum of 10 feedings. This is my last one so we are nursing NO.MATTER.WHAT! I love the time with him though....just want to see those rolls start coming fast and furious.
Joel's been by my side....through the moody times...tries to take Simon for me when he can but it's hard to compete with 'Mommy' when she's right in the same room and can be smelled from a house away. Not gonna lie, I'm loving that part of it too.
All in all. We are OK. We are hanging in there. We bit off more than we could chew on a social level early on in my recovery which led to stress that was unneeded. Take this advice to all of you having babies soon: NEVER EVER host people in your home right after giving birth.....
It defeats bonding altogether. I'm done on that topic.
So there you have it - to those friends who have been calling to encourage or texting or simply just 'liking' an instagram pic or two or playing Words with Friends....THANK YOU! It makes me feel a little like I'm hanging out with friends all day. All my love....
Jess
Wow.
These last 3 weeks have wiped me out. I've been interrupted twice already in this post and I'm on word #: 26
I must laugh and laugh and laugh.
I've had to reach out of my 'don't want to ask for help' mentality I grew up with....and simply say, 'Hey, help! This is hard!'
Jude is doing amazing - going to Art camp this week and KILLING it! SO proud. He's amazing at putting on Leland's shoes and even dressing him too. He can put everyone's seatbelts on and can make a mean PB sandwich. Proud of this biggest brother as we've pushed him to a new limit and he's shocking us with how well he's doing despite the lack of attention he's probably personally receiving.
Leland is intense.
Challenging my needs right now almost as they come. He's into things and his 18-month mischievous side is BACK! It was cuter back then but we are also enjoying his comedy hour and performances on a daily basis. He keeps grabbing instruments and playing songs for Simon or spontaneously breaking out in 'Happy Birthday'....and then when I need it most he will come up to me and say, 'Mommy, you're my girl and I'm your guy." and then I melt into a pile of nothingness.
Simon - adorable as ever! He's had some challenge with weight-gain. Facts are this: He would rather sleep than eat. (Can't blame him, I feel the same way) but I have to consistently wake him up (yes even in the middle of the night) to make sure we're getting a minimum of 10 feedings. This is my last one so we are nursing NO.MATTER.WHAT! I love the time with him though....just want to see those rolls start coming fast and furious.
Joel's been by my side....through the moody times...tries to take Simon for me when he can but it's hard to compete with 'Mommy' when she's right in the same room and can be smelled from a house away. Not gonna lie, I'm loving that part of it too.
All in all. We are OK. We are hanging in there. We bit off more than we could chew on a social level early on in my recovery which led to stress that was unneeded. Take this advice to all of you having babies soon: NEVER EVER host people in your home right after giving birth.....
It defeats bonding altogether. I'm done on that topic.
So there you have it - to those friends who have been calling to encourage or texting or simply just 'liking' an instagram pic or two or playing Words with Friends....THANK YOU! It makes me feel a little like I'm hanging out with friends all day. All my love....
Jess
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