An unfortunate group of negative events have inspired me for this next post. Here is my disclaimer: If you do not like what I have to say...STOP reading. This is my free space to say whatever I want! Thank God for that.
Motherhood is just another phase of life that allows people to join cliques and make rules for you to follow. That's really sad. Motherhood is about the most important job you can do, and as being a follow mom you should want to encourage and support one another. NOT bring each other down, or judge each other on whether or not you: breastfeed or formula feed, stay at home or work and all the other things that women judge each other about. I encounter a lot of negativity on mother blogs or just simply Facebook. Everyone is different, embrace it! Therefore, people's parenting skills will vary. I am a first time mom and I am the first to admit I AM CLUELESS! Yes, I will listen to your advice and opinions, then you should respect my right as a mother to do things my way. Thankfully, no one has directed their ignorant judgments my way (at least not verbally), they probably know better. Bottom line: We are all in this together, motherhood is a beautiful journey, let's treat it that way! Let's support each other, mother's unite!
Onto more entertaining news. We had our first poop explosion last week! Here I was smugly laughing at all the pooptastrophies I had read and heard about, thinking that never happened to us! Haha! Last week after a wonderful surprise visit from a great friend, Karson and I were sitting out in the kitchen rocking out to music and getting a snack. We finished up and we were headed back to the cave for some more catching up on our DVR. I went to pick him up from his musical bouncer (aka strange baby vibrator) and I felt a little wetness on his sleeper. Uh oh someone peed their pants-WRONG again. Someone exploded in their pants. I look down and I was in awe of the power of one little boy. Poop runs all in his bouncer. I walk to the bathroom look in the mirror and see the horror, the entire left leg of his sleeper is poop juice. I stand there in shock-what the hell am I supposed to do now?!? Get the camera, DUH! I had to document this monumental poop. I knew his father would never believe me without proof. Then, the chaos ensued. Up until this point Karson was just relieved to get that giant poop out and had a smile on his face. I then undressed myself, down to the granny panties, I knew this was going to get messy! I turn on the shower head, attempt to fill the baby tub up (all while holding him). The faucet is strangely loud and scared the crap out of the both of us (there wasn't much left for him). Threw some bubbles in there, made sure the water was warm and then the real waterworks started. I got him out of the sleeper (this went right in the trash, along with the onesie and diaper). Worthless! I forgot to mention he just grew out of sink washing, this was the second time in the frog tub and first time for mommy all by herself. Sounds easier then it is, especially with a slippery little baby in your hands. I attempted to get all poop off his legs and feet. The tub looked like a war zone. Karson was screaming his head off, (compare to Steven Tyler). All I could do is get down in his face and say over and over again, "Baby we are almost done, I know mommy is terrible at this, but I love you and I would never hurt you." I guess I said this out loud to calm myself down. My heart was breaking over his major meltdown, but I had to get this poop off! I hurried up threw the ducky towel over him, dried him off and comfort nursed for about an hour. Our first pooptastrophie, we survived and have a great memory for when he brings home his first date! Paybacks are hell. Haha!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Schedule, I Wish!
Last Monday was our two month check-up. He weighed in at 13.5 lbs and 24 inches- 90% percentile. We got a big boy on our hands. I figured this because he wears 3-6 months in clothing. The appointment was very easy going, all the worry for nothing. Of course the night before I examined him from head to toe diagnosing him with all sorts of crazy stuff. I had his father flipping out. We got a great report though. He does have a herniated belly button, but this should go away as he grows. He also has a hemangioma on his back, which should also go away with age. I'm sure my husband will hold our pediatrician to this! The man can and will remember everything. I think I was more upset about the shots than the baby was. I literally started tearing up and all he did was let out one good scream and went right back to sleep! Watching my baby in pain, an experience that I could live without. The feeling that comes over me, words cannot describe. I am a momma bear you know and I will without hesitation claw your face off if you hurt my young. Funny but true!
As we left the doctor my husband noticed my mood had changed and I was in attack mode. The doc was talking with us about our routine (or the lack there of). I explained how we did things: baby dictates the feedings, breast whenever baby wants, bottles when I am at work. Going to bed at 9 pm, sleeping mostly through the night with only one nighttime feeding. Sounds good and works for us...right!?! Well, wrong. Being a first time parent you should always assume you are probably wrong. Trial and error..the key to keeping your sanity. Now before I go onto explain how we were educated, please note this is our doc's opinion and you should always talk to your doc. Anyway, we learned he should be taking 6 oz bottle feedings, not the 2 that we had been giving him (this could explain some of the constant crankiness-he's still hungry dumbass, we will take note). Comfort breastfeeding before bedtime makes for a hard situation when Daddy or Grammy has him. (OK, I knew this one I just didn't care too much). Hey- I am the one with him 90 % of the time! He should be getting at least a 2-3 hour nap in the middle of the day, not the 5 or 6 twenty minutes naps we were getting. (This means I could nap too or get things done without a baby in my hands-Hallelujah!). Babies can get over tired- seriously?!? All they do is sleep, but this is true. When he is awake and not crying, let him stimulate himself. At this age you might feel the need (like I do) to constantly be making faces, or putting toys in his face. He needs to learn too, which could simply mean watching you clean. We can't have them in our arms all the time-yeah right, we can...we just shouldn't! Now your thinking duh I knew all this information, well knowing and putting into practice are two different things!
I felt crushed when we left the doctor's, here I thought we were making such progress. I was in charge and everything was flowing great (expect when I left the show to others). I internalized everything the doctor had said, I was a negligent mother for not knowing these important things! I took it out on the person closest to me (of course it was hubby). The babes and I took a long nap when we got home from the doctor's, I talked to my mother about everything we had learned and continued to have a foul attitude about it. Finally I came to the realization that I am a novice at parenting. I need to learn, I need to take information and try to apply it to our life. There is no right way to parenting-there is your way! You do things your way, your baby will be happy and taken care of no matter what. Take advice, educate yourself and then just live.
As we left the doctor my husband noticed my mood had changed and I was in attack mode. The doc was talking with us about our routine (or the lack there of). I explained how we did things: baby dictates the feedings, breast whenever baby wants, bottles when I am at work. Going to bed at 9 pm, sleeping mostly through the night with only one nighttime feeding. Sounds good and works for us...right!?! Well, wrong. Being a first time parent you should always assume you are probably wrong. Trial and error..the key to keeping your sanity. Now before I go onto explain how we were educated, please note this is our doc's opinion and you should always talk to your doc. Anyway, we learned he should be taking 6 oz bottle feedings, not the 2 that we had been giving him (this could explain some of the constant crankiness-he's still hungry dumbass, we will take note). Comfort breastfeeding before bedtime makes for a hard situation when Daddy or Grammy has him. (OK, I knew this one I just didn't care too much). Hey- I am the one with him 90 % of the time! He should be getting at least a 2-3 hour nap in the middle of the day, not the 5 or 6 twenty minutes naps we were getting. (This means I could nap too or get things done without a baby in my hands-Hallelujah!). Babies can get over tired- seriously?!? All they do is sleep, but this is true. When he is awake and not crying, let him stimulate himself. At this age you might feel the need (like I do) to constantly be making faces, or putting toys in his face. He needs to learn too, which could simply mean watching you clean. We can't have them in our arms all the time-yeah right, we can...we just shouldn't! Now your thinking duh I knew all this information, well knowing and putting into practice are two different things!
I felt crushed when we left the doctor's, here I thought we were making such progress. I was in charge and everything was flowing great (expect when I left the show to others). I internalized everything the doctor had said, I was a negligent mother for not knowing these important things! I took it out on the person closest to me (of course it was hubby). The babes and I took a long nap when we got home from the doctor's, I talked to my mother about everything we had learned and continued to have a foul attitude about it. Finally I came to the realization that I am a novice at parenting. I need to learn, I need to take information and try to apply it to our life. There is no right way to parenting-there is your way! You do things your way, your baby will be happy and taken care of no matter what. Take advice, educate yourself and then just live.
(Until the 4 month appointment when you learn even more!)
Always remember we are all in this together!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Team Parenting
Have you ever heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? Yup it sure does.
It is hard though to let go of the reigns and let someone take a load of your plate. Especially for us control freak moms! Well tomorrow at this time I will be eating lunch at my desk, while my husband drops the baby off to my mother. Back to work already, where has the last two months gone? Thank God for my husband and mother, without them who knows where we would be. Probably an insane asylum somewhere.
As a trial run last Friday my husband and I spent the first night away from the baby for a friends wedding. After the initial leaving I must say I impressed myself and kept crazy momma away for most of the night. She made a couple appearances while trying to pump and still be part of the party. (A main reason why I hate leaving the baby-fully loaded boobs!) I was surprised at my ability to keep it together. My track record was not so good! It helps to have such supportive girlfriends. Oh and thank you for the MILF compliments...hahaha! Coming home was sweet serendipity.
Now tomorrow is the real test. Not only am I anxious, I am starving! I started my weight watchers plan yesterday. Whew Jennifer Hudson made it look so easy. We are going grocery shopping today for all the healthy ingredients. Although I refuse to cook, my husband is totally on board and has sweetly volunteered to pre-fix my meals. I have a gem of a husband. My first goal is to be back to pre-baby weight, which means I have ten pounds to go. My heaviest with baby was 240!!! I am happily at 186. I just wish I could fit into my jeans again. I am still in maternity pants, but they are swimming on me and I have to walk around pulling them up constantly as if I have a load of poop in my pants.
Unfortunately, not to many hysterical stories this week. We took a trip to the Easter bunny for a quick pic. Boy do the mall bunnies rob you blind. You think I am crazy enough to pay $40 for a picture of my 2 month old on some creepy looking guy's lap dressed in a bunny suit. Well okay I'd pay for $30. Hah! The lady was trying her hardest to get Karson to smile. I watched her for a couple minutes & then decided it was time to tell her he literally just started smiling and it is never on demand. I thought what a loon, then damn it if she didn't make a fool out of me. The little booger cracked a smile! He loves to prove me wrong already, takes after his father.
On a personal note. I have decided to wait until fall semester to continue with school. Right now life is way to hectic and we are not on a very solid schedule yet. To tell you the truth I could kiss school goodbye, but I know if I wanna make the big bucks once the kids are in school I gotta get over it and just do it...again!
I have soooo many pictures of my guy and they are already collecting. All this time off and everyday I have meant to start his scrapbook and everyday I never get a minute to. I figure by the time he gets married at least his first two months on this planet will be completed. I always wondered what stay at home moms do all day. Of course I thought must be nice. Hahaha. Yeah right. Hardest job of all ladies & gents. If you aren't one then you wouldn't understand. We are in our own little club- and I'm only a part timer. With that said, here's a big "Hey Girl" to all the mommas out there! Your doing a bang up job!
Holy hell just finished a microwaveable smart ones dinner, sesame chicken. Very delish! Totally recommend. Have to cut the therapy session short, gotta pump & pick up the babes. Boy is he getting very connected to me. Sorry Dad!
It is hard though to let go of the reigns and let someone take a load of your plate. Especially for us control freak moms! Well tomorrow at this time I will be eating lunch at my desk, while my husband drops the baby off to my mother. Back to work already, where has the last two months gone? Thank God for my husband and mother, without them who knows where we would be. Probably an insane asylum somewhere.
As a trial run last Friday my husband and I spent the first night away from the baby for a friends wedding. After the initial leaving I must say I impressed myself and kept crazy momma away for most of the night. She made a couple appearances while trying to pump and still be part of the party. (A main reason why I hate leaving the baby-fully loaded boobs!) I was surprised at my ability to keep it together. My track record was not so good! It helps to have such supportive girlfriends. Oh and thank you for the MILF compliments...hahaha! Coming home was sweet serendipity.
Now tomorrow is the real test. Not only am I anxious, I am starving! I started my weight watchers plan yesterday. Whew Jennifer Hudson made it look so easy. We are going grocery shopping today for all the healthy ingredients. Although I refuse to cook, my husband is totally on board and has sweetly volunteered to pre-fix my meals. I have a gem of a husband. My first goal is to be back to pre-baby weight, which means I have ten pounds to go. My heaviest with baby was 240!!! I am happily at 186. I just wish I could fit into my jeans again. I am still in maternity pants, but they are swimming on me and I have to walk around pulling them up constantly as if I have a load of poop in my pants.
Unfortunately, not to many hysterical stories this week. We took a trip to the Easter bunny for a quick pic. Boy do the mall bunnies rob you blind. You think I am crazy enough to pay $40 for a picture of my 2 month old on some creepy looking guy's lap dressed in a bunny suit. Well okay I'd pay for $30. Hah! The lady was trying her hardest to get Karson to smile. I watched her for a couple minutes & then decided it was time to tell her he literally just started smiling and it is never on demand. I thought what a loon, then damn it if she didn't make a fool out of me. The little booger cracked a smile! He loves to prove me wrong already, takes after his father.
On a personal note. I have decided to wait until fall semester to continue with school. Right now life is way to hectic and we are not on a very solid schedule yet. To tell you the truth I could kiss school goodbye, but I know if I wanna make the big bucks once the kids are in school I gotta get over it and just do it...again!
I have soooo many pictures of my guy and they are already collecting. All this time off and everyday I have meant to start his scrapbook and everyday I never get a minute to. I figure by the time he gets married at least his first two months on this planet will be completed. I always wondered what stay at home moms do all day. Of course I thought must be nice. Hahaha. Yeah right. Hardest job of all ladies & gents. If you aren't one then you wouldn't understand. We are in our own little club- and I'm only a part timer. With that said, here's a big "Hey Girl" to all the mommas out there! Your doing a bang up job!
Holy hell just finished a microwaveable smart ones dinner, sesame chicken. Very delish! Totally recommend. Have to cut the therapy session short, gotta pump & pick up the babes. Boy is he getting very connected to me. Sorry Dad!
Talk to you guys next time!
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