As I survived a huge wave of “overwhelmed-ness” this morning, this post will be brief. And as most people are on vacation this week, that’s fine, too! But here’s the update:
- My week started out pretty empty. It’s now totally full. I have plans today (I think), tomorrow and Friday. I’m tired already.
- I need to clean my house up a bit for tomorrow’s plans. It’s not really dirty, but it’s just enough untidy in a lot of small ways that it feels like it’s more than I can accomplish in the hours I have. That, and I have to clean the bathrooms which I avoid like the plague.
- Eric had a presentation to give at work today. He seemed almost nervous about it (not usually like him), but I think once he gets a feel for his audience, he’ll be fine.
- Both babies have colds this morning, and I think I’m starting with it, too. Yippee.
- I’m still struggling to find a good eating schedule for the babies these days. Not for them…they’re just fine eating whenever, really. I just don’t feel like we have a schedule that works well, and that’s hard for me (the type-A, control-freak).
- I’m also seriously considering starting to wean the babies to formula now that we’ve gotten to real food. It would just be so much easier (i.e., more flexible) to be able to let other people feed them sometimes. Although, I wouldn’t mind nursing them first and last thing in the day and bottle-feeding them during the day. Is that even possible? I guess we’ll figure it out…
- I have a rash of itchy bumps on my hands. I’ve had it for a week or more now and it’s still spreading. It’s just on my hands, and I think it’s some sort of eczema-type outbreak. But I may have to go see a doctor. It’s really annoying to have itching fingers and palms, and any anti-itch cream I use gets washed right back off because I wash my hands so often. And since it doesn’t seem to be clearing up on its own, I may have to break down and see someone. Like I have time for that…
- Wow…apparently, I’m very negative this morning. I need either to start doing things (so my to-do list shrinks) or just get a better perspective on what I do have to do. I suspect the attitude adjustment would be the better option overall. But it wouldn’t hurt to get some chores taken care of, too.
- And on that note, I’d better sign off. Happy Wednesday!
I wish I lived closer to you! I would love to watch your babies while you go to the dr. Hope it gets cleared up soon! That sounds annoying!
I would see a dr. (yeah, right, listen to me!
) I don’t think bumps on your hands sounds like fun at all, esp as much as you use/wash etc your hands. I have a friend right now that is only nursing a.m. and p.m. with her son. Like Gail said, no guilt allowed.
I don’t think you sound that negative – just realistic! It doesn’t sound like you’re complaining (about the colds, for example) – just stating it sucks and moving on! I think that’s a good thing to not be wallowing, just realizing!
Praying for you, Shannah. I hope your hands and colds get better soon. And, I’m no eczema expert, but itchy bumps on the palms of your hands doesn’t sound like what I’ve had (I’ve had it since childhood and passed it on to Will, apparently. Ugh). Maybe a doctor is a good idea. Don’t you wish they made house calls?
I’m gold that the breast pump is an amazing invention. A coworker of mine stayed started working fulltime again a couple weeks after her youngest was born, and she just takes a few restroom breaks during the day to make lunch for her baby boy the next day.
. Good job!
As for cleaning house, maintenance chores like that are good to stay on top of. I’m notoriously bad at it, but when I do get up and get at it, I feel so accomplished.
Reading your blog usually makes me feel accomplished by proxy
I can almost feel your itching hands. That must be really annoying! I say, go to the doctor so you can find a way to stop it!!
Praying for you to be encouraged right now, Shannah! Is it possible that you can get an hour to just read/pray/whatever you need to do? Hope so! Hope you have fun with your guests, and that the rash/colds clear up swiftly!
It is possible to do that type of nursing schedule. Your milk will adjust to how much you need. Just pray about doing what’s best for your family, and no guilt allowed!