For those of you who commented on my last post, thank you.
Since I last wrote things are much better. I’m feeling less like I’m flailing around and more like I’m getting a handle on things.
In the weeks since I last wrote I’ve done the following:
1. Talked to a shrink to make sure I didn’t have post-partum depression. (I don’t!) At the urging of my midwife I met with one in their practice, took a couple of tests, had a little chat where I was able to spew out my #firstworldproblems and realized that a) I was taking on WAY more than I should have been at that point in time b) That being SUPER MARTHA right now is pretty unrealistic c) That I’m doing okay as a mother and wife even if the house is messy chaos looks like it has been bombed not pristine and I haven’t showered or brushed my teeth in 48 hours and we’re eating snack foods for dinner. Again.
2. Taken No.2 to more pediatrician appointments, trips to the hospital for X-rays (2), CT Scans (1), to an allergist and back to Children’s for a blood draw… And I did most all of these (except the CT) with he Samurai in tow. Both X-rays happened right at the witching hour (between the hours of 5 and 7p) and the last two (allergist and blood draw) conveniently were mid-afternoon where I had to wake her out of a late nap in order to make the appointment on time. Normally stressful situations (figuring out what’s ailing No. 2) PLUS a less than willing 2 year old make for evenings where I sit on the couch and weep because I am a) exhausted and b) feeling defeated.
3. ON THE BRIGHT SIDE – No.2 has a very normal head (thanks to a VERY EXPENSIVE CT SCAN!) and will not require surgery. He is passing blood in his stool less and less (THANKS TO A DAIRY FREE DIET) and his very dry skin…well, we won’t know about that for another week or so when he goes to see a pediatric dermatologist.
4. From 12/17-12/29 I threw a friends & family birthday party for the Samurai. Took my dad out to dinner (with our family) for his birthday. Hosted the Samurai’s birthday on the actual day with our families (and Christmas Eve dinner and birthday cake). Hosted Christmas morning breakfast and presents with my parents and grandmother. Hosted the Robot’s birthday (at a restaurant because I was tired of cleaning up the kitchen) and followed it up at our house with ice cream sundaes. With disposable bowls and utensils (see tired of kitchen clean up).
5. Given up on living in museum house. Please avert your eyes from the mess if you should happen to visit.
6. Asked for and accepted help when offered.
7. Participated in a local story-telling gig wherein I shared my trueCHRISTMAS story of the Samurai’s birth. If you’ve followed this blog for a while, then you know it. And if you don’t? You can SEE me tell it. Or if you just wondered what I sound like or ever wondered if I did a weird thing with my hands when I talk (I do) – go here —> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOZK-w2jHTE&feature=youtu.be)
8. Enjoyed my family.
9. Declared 2012 the year of “taking it slow.”
10. Given myself more credit.
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So here we are, 2012. After this past year, getting pregnant, selling our house, temporarily living with my parents, buying a house, scrambling to organize said house before No.2 arrived, No.2 arriving a whole week before he was estimate to arrive, his scary birth, health issues, the holidays, The Samurai’s second birthday, still settling into the house…We had a very busy year but one filled with more blessings than we even deserve.
Thanks for following along – and here’s to hoping my post are just a little more boring this year.
