It's about 4pm on Sunday & I've officially accomplished a shower and getting dressed (not to mention keeping another human being alive for another day). So even though it seems like it should only be about 10am, it's already late afternoon. Everyone was right - you just wouldn't believe how long it takes to do everything when there's a new baby in the house. It's not that I'm complaining, I wouldn't trade my new life for the world, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a major adjustment! Major adjustments and all, things are going great. Josephine is eating like a champ & is already pushing 10 pounds! She's sleeping very well at night - usually for at least one 3-hour stretch before needing to eat again. As much as I would've thought the late night feedings would've been one of the hardest things, I've really grown to enjoy them. There's nothing quite like putting the baby down in between us in bed & cuddling her as she nurses herself back to sleep. It's one of the greatest things in the world. And the co-sleeper is a life saver. Having her so close to us has worked out beautifully.
So, a lot has happened in the past week. The major change was that Lou went back to work. After a solid week of the three of us just hanging out and learning to be a family, he begrudgingly returned to the firm (and was dreading it so much that he approached me with a plan to quit our jobs and move into a trailer in his parents driveway). It was definitely hard not having him here with us, especially since we had spend a week just sitting and staring in wonder at our beautiful new daughter. And, he's so good at calming Josie. He definitely has a certain touch that works miracles, because sometimes she just wants to be held by her dad. You should just see the way she looks up at him & stares deep into his eyes. Watching them together has been one of my favorite things so far.
Fortunately, my mom came to stay with me last week to help me adjust as Lou went back to work. She cooked, cleaned, washed, folded & dusted while simultaneously helping keep Josie dressed, changed, and cuddled and helping keep me feel confident and reassured. Lou & I really appreciated all the help from Grandma and I also enjoyed spending the extra time together. This week is going to be the first week on my own, which should be interesting. Lou also has a trial this week so he won't be able to come home for lunch or be reached by phone, so I'm definitely getting thrown in head first. It will be good for me. Luckily, we have been blessed with a super-mellow, easy-going baby! :)
So, that's all for now. I'll be sure to check back in when I have some time. Wish me luck this week.
Love, Carri
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