tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678303188911768360.post920526986660273531..comments2023-09-28T10:17:13.504-04:00Comments on freckleblossom: giving the hormones a voiceMadelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12620362797536233130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678303188911768360.post-30020540832815637052011-12-01T01:48:44.350-05:002011-12-01T01:48:44.350-05:00Totally know how you feel. I felt like I was more ...Totally know how you feel. I felt like I was more emotional after the birth. And it makes sense too- complete life change, sheer exhaustion, recovery, and doing something SO important and yet having no idea what you're doing. We spent a lot of time nursing, rocking, and watching him sleep, and I felt like I didn't have use of my own arms anymore. And it was hard. The Best Thing Ever, but so hard. And then he started to smile. And then he laughed. And now he plays and laughs with his toys on the floor while I get a few things done around the house. You're a great mom and Madeline is a lucky girl. She's beautiful and perfect. And she'll still be there every time you wake up, and if she's like my baby, she'll make sure that it's often :)Alison Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15891802239246558913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678303188911768360.post-62299817056296738232011-12-01T00:45:17.754-05:002011-12-01T00:45:17.754-05:00Cute!Oh, so normal. Everything is oh. so. normal!!...Cute!<br><br>Oh, so normal. Everything is oh. so. normal!! There are still worries for Nathan over a year later, but they're not quite teary. Sometimes they're very worrisome, but not teary. <br><br>Like today, Nathan had blood work done, taken right from his little arm, to test his iron and lead levels. I am so worried they will find lead, as if he's been exposed to some lead toy or paint or something! He totally hasn't! And the iron...what if I'm a bad mom for not feeding him enough iron-rich food?<br><br>That's just an example :o) <br><br>Make sure you're getting enough rest! That is totally key, according to everything I've ever read. Think about all her positives. Journal about all the positives you can think of! Clean something (small and manageable) to make you feel productive. <br><br>Call or text me anytime! I so want to be there for you after your mom leaves, but we're too far away...I'm going to facebook msg you my number :o)Alaina and Mitchell Dooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06005952481749271276noreply@blogger.com