Can't believe our little one is four weeks old already! The days all blend into one.. :-) Bruce has had two weeks back at work and I had a couple of adventures last week (this week I've just been at home).
Last Monday I had an appointment at the hospital. Because Bruce was back at work, we took public transport - which meant two buses and a ten minute walk! And that was just too get there! Millicent was pretty good about it... she slept for most of the bus trips but didn't like waiting between times (especially as it got closer to her dinner time).
Because we were out and about for most of the day, I had to get over my fear of breastfeeding in public - Bub's gotta eat! I gave her a quick feed in the waiting room at the hospital and then fed and changed her in the hospital gardens after my appointment (ooh, Al fresco!) We caught another bus to the uni where I fed her again (yes, she's a hungry little thing) and she slept most of the day after that.
I caught up with a couple of people at uni (most were away on holiday) and then went into town for lunch.. mm crepes. Unfortunately, my plan to head home at 3pm was scuppered by the fact that there were already two buggies on the bus (there's only enough space for two on each bus). So I had to wait for the next one.. and that wasn't for another half an hour! I didn't take the news very well - you don't tell an exhausted new mother that she can't go home and has to wait... in the rain! Needless to say, I was first on the next bus! Ah, adventures.
Last Friday Cardiff Chemistry had their staff BBQ, so I caught the bus in again (only one bus this time) and took Millicent to meet people. Of course, she was sleeping most of the time.. And eating if she wasn't sleeping! Terrie had a cwtch (a Welsh cuddle) and some of my work mates ooohed and aahhhed over her (the guys more than the girls!). Feeding her in front of my colleagues was a bit weird.. none of them thought so, but I'm definitely not used to getting my boobs out in public yet (and you have to, even with the best nursing tops). Bruce came in to town after work, so I didn't have the hassle of a bus home (and we had take away for tea because it was later than we expected).
Unfortunately, they're the only stories I've got for this fortnight. Looking after a newborn takes more time and effort than you might expect (and yes, I know that most of you already know this)! I think she's getting a bit better at settling for sleep at night (hope I haven't jinxed things) and she seems to have more alert phases during the day. It's incredible think that she's four weeks old now.. it seems like the time has flown and dragged at the same time!
Here's the link to Millicent's photo album (photos of her, not ones she's taken): https://goo.gl/photos/DE2bwWQa15HXLU2M8
We'll add more to this as time goes on. Let us know if you want the original files (the ones on Google are smaller).
What have you all been up to?
Thank you. I've been wondering how you were getting on. Many love and cuddles coming your way. Wish I was close enough to give them in person.I remember thinking I'd never survive the lack of sleep when Lisa was about three months old but we did. Hope Millicent settles better than that for you. She will be growing well with all of the food.
ReplyDeleteThree months? I'm thinking that already! This week has not been great for sleeping.. two hours Sunday night (!), Maybe four last night.. and tonight started well but then I tried to change her nappy without turning on the ensuite light and she ended up in a pool of wee (!). Very frustrating! She's now completely awake and no idea how to get her back to sleep (feeding didn't work). Argh!
DeleteOne day at a time.. or one hour at a time.. as the case may be.
"Al fresco"! 😄
ReplyDeleteYay for boobs out!! It is interesting how different people react. I had a few friends who tried to completely avoid looking at me, while others (including strangers) would watch and tell me how cute Lil was 😄
I'm glad to hear you're getting out with the little one (despite the delays etc) 😊