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taking a breather


First: you guys? Are the freaking best. Thank you so much for all of the comments on my post yesterday. I needed it. It is so nice knowing that a) I’m not the only one who has experienced these feelings and thoughts and confusion (and even though I KNOW that, it’s good to get some confirmation on it) and b) that no matter what I decide to do, at least there are some people who won’t think I suck. Because we all know, there are people out there who will, and really it’s those people who suck the most, right?

Today I am trying to take a break from thinking about pumping and formula and nursing and bottles (at least as much as I can and still feed Maggie!) Instead we had some tummy time where I ALMOST got a smile and she almost rolled over again (she has already rolled over stomach to back three times, because she just gets so darn PISSED OFF at being on her belly, it’s really quite amusing) And then she was hungry and freaked out and I do believe I saw some real tears for the first time. We’re in so much trouble now… her sad faces were bad enough, now she’s gonna throw real tears at us? How can we resist?!?!

Now I leave you with this picture. I almost hope she never grows into these sunglasses because it’s just too funny.

cool shades!

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9 Comments


  1. Claire

    May 3 at 6:33 pm

    Aww… that sunglasses pic is just so darn cute! Especially with the dummy!! Haha! You have taken some super cute shots of Maggie! She is definitely a cool baby! :-) I’m glad that everyone reassured you about the milk thing… honestly, you are right – the people who turn their nose up at you are the losers… I hope it all turns out OK for you, hun :-) Just as a footnote though, my cousin gave birth last Monday (23rd) and she is close to giving up already – so, you are not alone!! xxxx



  2. Heather

    May 3 at 7:31 pm

    oh yeah..the real tears are killers..Sofija has them now and my heart melts everytime I see them!



  3. Corrie

    May 3 at 8:35 pm

    You could never suck.

    Wait until she gets bigger and makes a pouty face. It’s a heartbreaker and a deal breaker.



  4. Nichole

    May 4 at 11:19 am

    Dont be so hard on yourself!!! the best advice I got was “You have to do what works for you” you are doing a great job! she is beatiful!!!!



  5. Jamie

    May 4 at 9:36 pm

    Those pictures of Dan and Maggie are so freaking cute. *hugs* Remember always: you are a good mom!



  6. angela

    May 4 at 11:31 pm

    If she does grow into them several years down the road, then you’ll just have to get bigger sunglasses. Too cute!



  7. Jenn

    May 5 at 8:53 am

    She is so cute. :D

    I’m glad you’re trying to relax about the whole breastfeeding issue. Really, the first six to eight weeks are the toughest. After that, you guys will both be in a decent schedule, Maggie should be sleeping more (maybe through the night even!), and breastfeeding will seem like second nature.



  8. Jenn

    May 5 at 8:54 am

    By the way, I hope I don’t come across as being all boob nazi-ish. I’m really not trying to. It’s just that I’ve been there with both my daughter and son*, wanting to scream and cry and give up and switch to bottles, but I stuck it out. And I’m so glad I did. It does get easier, SO much easier.

    *At nine months I have a whole new set of aggravations: he won’t just NURSE. He has to grab at my other breast, grab at my hair, grab at my necklace, and pop on and off every ten seconds to see what’s going on around him.



  9. Mel

    May 5 at 1:43 pm

    She’s getting so big! Love the glasses. :)