I can't do this...seriously...3 dogs who refuse to cooperate and scare the hell out of me...I don't even want them in the house with Dawson, and I can't kick them out b/c it's their home too!
A gorgeous, perfect child, who refuses to sleep anywhere other than my arms...and a mom who refuses to put him in the bed with her....and I refuse to let him cry it out either...
A wonderful husband who is going to go back to work and leave me to be a "single" mommy for 24 hour shifts..
600 diapers a day, laundry, trying to make time for a shower, or just to pee without a baby in my arms
what was I thinking? How the hell am I going to handle this? I don't even know where to start...
someone tell me, this does get better right?
Don't get me wrong, i adore being a mom, and I love Dawson with my whole heart, and soul, but I'm starting to wonder if I'm really cut out for this.
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Well I can only tell you what lies 7 days ahead - and it sorta does seem easier . . .
- Bottom half: healed
- Family: out of my face
- B's quirks: being discovered
:)
Trust me, it gets SO much easier!! This is always the hardest part, and you'll have to compromise on a bunch of things (no shower for a week? that's not so bad when you don't have to go see anyone). The first month is the hardest, but then you start seeing what you're capable of as a mother. You are so strong and resilient!! You'll go through so much for this little one, and you'll be so proud of yourself!! Trust me on this...Heck, if I could survive for the past 3 years like this, anyone can!!
I have no advice...my baby refuses to come out...but I hope you and Dawson get on a good schedule soon!
You can do it Mandie!!!!! Today is my first day home alone with all three of my kids. I've got babe in the Moby and videos on for the girls. Have you tried Dawson in a sling yet? Tyler LOVES to be held also and won't sleep unless its being held by someone. So far he loves the wrap.
Oh sweets! I'm so sorry - this was me the first time that Tim left me alone and went shopping. He was gone for four hours, and our precious little angel who is ALWAYS sleeping decided that he wouldn't sleep the entire time that Daddy was gone. So I was trying to deal with this wide awake baby who needed his diaper changed every thirty minutes and our two dogs who still aren't adjusted. No one ever said motherhood is easy, but it is DEFINITELY worth it, ya know? Hang in there! We'll commiserate! :)
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