The only fun thing we did do this weekend was the registry, even though it was a bit overwhelming. We are registering at two stores, the typical stores Babies R Us and Target. They seemed like they had everything, Babies R Us had a little more variety. We had and have no idea what to get. It took an hour to decide on a stroller and an infant car seat. It was crazy. Then we looked at pack'n'plays, co-sleepers, high chairs, boppies, bumbos, layettes, so many things. At the end of two hours walking around the store we only had 6 items and a headache. When we got home I looked through this book they gave us and there was so many things listed as 'essentials'. I just want to have someone who knows how to do this go and choose these things for us.
What makes me the most nervous is figuring out this breastfeeding thing. I have to choose a breast pump and I have no idea. There are like 20 different varieties, plus I don't know if you keep the milk cold or warm or how long it lasts, do I get bottles and nipples? inserts? I have no clue. I have to find a breastfeeding class especially designed for women who are forced back to work when baby is 10 weeks old and need to put a machine to their breast to suck out the milk instead of the baby doing what it is born to do. If the baby is breastfed from the breast to start and is forced to drink from a bottle starting at ten weeks, will she take the breast and the bottle? Or will she only want the bottle? Yes, I admit, I'm nervous and I'm bitter and I'm sad about it, but I guess this is what the majority of working women have to do. We just have to do it and make the best of it. No choice. Did you know in Denmark, women are provided one year maternity leave paid? Thanks America for nothing!
On another note, here are a couple pics. One of me at 24 weeks and a few of Jorge. He climbed into the baby cradle my uncle's father made for my Grandma's kids. It is so cute.
Exercise is going pretty good. I have been doing yoga twice a week, walking at least 5 days a week, and eliptical one day a week plus weights. It's been hard to keep a total routine and I have skipped days, but like I said, there has been a lot to do that has taken away from my body and mind health. However, I am focused and want to make it more of a priority now, it can only help in the end.Plan for this week:
Monday - 30 minute walk, 60 minutes Baby Ready Yoga
Tuesday - 30 minute walk, 15 minute elliptical, weights, 10 leg lifts each side, 10 squats
Wednesday - 30 minute walk, 60 minutes Baby Ready Yoga
Thursday - 30 minute walk, 15 minute elliptical, weights, 10 leg lifts each side, 10 squats
Friday - 30 minute walk, 60 minutes Baby Ready Yoga30 minute walk
Weekend - Not sure yet!
Swimming in this sea of life with my little tadpole,
La Sirena
1 comment:
Believe me when I say the chaos has just begun! When the baby gets here you look for those milestones that save you one more thing to do. Like feeding self. Unfortunately it adds another step - usually major clean up!. Then potty training, no more diapers, but then it is washing more clothes, and wiping butts. That one goes on forever. I was just so glad last year when Logan could finally take a shower without help. But now it is replaced by cleaning more around the toilet. If you were having a boy I would highly recommend painting the bathroom walls yellow!
As for breast feeding I really liked the book - "So That's What They're For". It was informative and hilarious. Especially when she talks about discovering she was so good at it she could shoot it across the room and hit her husband! Fun! But I was able to ask questions and get great answers at breastfeeding.com on the forum (got to the community tab). I only made it 6 weeks. I gave up too early. I wish I would have stuck it out. The cost of formula alone was crazy. Much cheaper to breastfeed. As for pumps I really liked the Avent Isis. But then you have to have that system of bottles because they are a different size opening than all the others. Unless things have changed it has been a long time. I also liked the disposable breast pads from Lansinoh and their Lanolin cream. Start using the cream from day one. Dont wait until your nipples start to crack before using it. The Lansinoh breast pump looks similar to the Avent one but I didnt try it. Good luck. It really is a learning process.
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