(Try singing it in a clipped, British voice, and follow with "better, better, be-e-ett-tt-tter!" A great Beatles song--but then, I like the part in the movie, "Imagine", where John Lennon adds his own special lyric: "It couldn't get no worse!")
It really IS getting better all the time, though. I hadn't realized how wonderful my two helpers are until they were both sick this weekend. Lindsay had stomach flu and a fever from Friday through Sunday, and Josie had a horrible cough (lost her voice for a while) and a fever from Sunday through Tuesday. I truly DO rely on their help--whether that's with Donovan or just around the house. Thank you for all you do, Sunshine Girl and Angel Baby!!! Always remember, Mommy loves you!!!
Things are going much better with Donovan. He lets me sleep quite a bit at night, and the breastfeeding is improving daily. I can't believe I waited a whole month before going in to see a Lactation Consultant. (Luckily, my pediatrician's office has two that I can go see, where I can pay my tiny little co-pay; rather than me going to the other facility available in town and paying $95 for one visit!) I'd assumed, incorrectly, that having breastfed two other babies meant I knew all I needed to know about feeding this one! I got a few tips on improving Donovan's latch, as well as help with frequency issues and a few other items.
I hope I never again underestimate the power of asking for help. There is no shame in that--in fact, asking for help is a way of taking a step to improve a situation. Better to do that than to simply give up. I don't know if I was afraid or proud or what, but I hope I can take this as a life-lesson and ask for help in ANY situation when I need it!
Thanks to all those who have helped me, in so many ways, these past few days and weeks! I am truly blessed!
About Me
- trayceetee
- I grew up in Small Town, Nebraska, feeling sheltered by the 'safety' of it all. When I moved to Big City, Nebraska, I felt like the world was my oyster. However, I soon felt like there was much more for me Out There... I moved to Chicago, thinking I was done with this 'little' state. It took living in a true big city to realize that Lincoln is just an oversized small town... and it's where I belong! I'm blessed to have a wonderful husband who understands me and all my oddities. My kids are young enough to still think I'm cool. Beyond that, who cares, right?
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Glad you are feeling better. I wish I could be closer, even though we aren't that far apart. Can we come down sometime, just for the day? I really want to see you all. Is there a day the girls have off from school in the near future? Let me know. We are pretty flexible since we only have a preschooler here.
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