Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Life with Two.

Life with two is so much harder than I had ever expected. I've been buried in baby for 2.5 months now. However, I can see the light at the end of this tunnel.

1. For Emy's first two months she was waking every 2-3 hrs to feed. It was totally and completely exhausting. I think that being that tired can bring on a bit of post-partumy type feelings. It really sapped the joy of parenthood away from me, including being with Hayden. I was so tired, all I wanted was peace and quiet in the day - which is impossible with a 3yo and newborn in the house. I had little patience and really appreciated the help my parents and nanny provided to get me through the day.

2. For the past month Emy has been waking 1x/night to eat, sometime between 2-4am. Life is much more manageable now and I really appreciate being a parent of two.

3. Emy is really blossoming! She smiles, has found her hands and loves putting them in her drooly little mouth. She now kicks her feet up really high in the air - i think she'll be noshing on her little toes in no time. She coos at us, and when we coo back she coos again. It's like a real conversation. She is a big, cubby baby - with big jowels, adorable chunky thighs and arms. She is so damn cute and shmush-able, I can't even deal!

4. Did I mention we moved a few days after Emy was born?! I think that truly added to the stress of our lives and has kept me incredible busy. My maternity leave has been flying by. These days I blink and the day is over. I can't believe it!