So, as I mentioned previously, having a baby has proven to be much more time consuming than I thought. Time for doing extra things like sewing, reading or yoga are out of the question, heck, I'm lucky to get a shower in or make dinner.
Over the last couple of weeks I have felt a dire need for some "me" time. It has been extremely challenging to leave the baby for more then a couple of hours because she has not been a big fan of the bottle. Alas, last night gave me hope. After nursing the baby, I asked Mark to try and give her some more milk in a bottle. And...it worked! I think that feeding her from the bottle when she isn't extremely hungry and tired is the key. Hopefully last night wasn't a fluke. We have decided to try and repeat this process each evening.
In the mean time, Mark has been quite the trooper. This week I have been waking up before he heads to work for a morning jog. I have also been spending some of Ella's nap time reading something besides baby developmental books, and I have been doing a little sewing at night. It's amazing how the few minutes of solitude really give me the gumption I need to keep going.
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Oh, I hope she takes a bottle Jacq! Caleb did and it was wonderful - Tana did not. I think we waited too long or something. I'm so glad you are doing a few things that you love to do! It's hard when you are exhausted and all you want to do is relax and sleep but it's worth it. On a happy note - not that you want to wish these days away - but it does get better and easier! I can leave any time I have a sitter now :-). Love you - praying for you - and I love your pictures!
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