The last 2 1/2 weeks have been like none other I've ever quite experienced, which is to be expected! But I've learned a few things along the way. Or at least, I'm in the process of learning!
-I've learned what postpartum hormones are! I was a little blindsided by those. It's one thing to hear about them, and it's a whole nother ball game to experience them! Thankfully the worst of them only lasted about a week and they have gotten progressively better since then, but WOW! Poor Danny- I would be so normal during the day but come evening and night time I would just cry. And cry. Oh, and cry some more! During one particularly emotional episode, he sat across from me while I fed Summer and just dabbed my cheeks with a kleenex. He's been awesome through this whole time! I was such a mess. But now I can go multiple days without breaking down so things are looking up!
-I've learned, truly, how much of an accomplishment taking a shower is! Bonus points for shaving:) However, blogging- well, I've been meaning to do this for about four days now!
-I've learned that single-handedly taking care of four babies in a daycare is easier than taking care of just one of my own. Must have something to do with those emotions that were mentioned earlier:)
-I've learned that as much as I want a routine and a schedule, I just can't expect that right now. Now if only I could learn to be patient until we get to that point!
-I've learned that the birds start chirping around 5:00 in the morning!
-I've learned that it's possible to miss the person you live with. That's also getting a little easier, but with both of us being quality time people, it's been a little tougher adjustment than I anticipated having that time interrupted by a fussy baby. And speaking of a fussy baby...
-I've learned that I can be madly in love and completely frustrated with one little person all at the same time.
-I've learned that it's a TERRIBLE idea to try on my old clothes two weeks after giving birth. I'm just really not sure what I'm going to wear all summer long. You might see me rotate between about two different outfits and that's it for the next few months! My apologies if those two outfits start to smell. I'll try to keep them somewhat laundered:)
-I've learned how encouraging it is to talk with people who understand. And since so many people in our lives have kids, that's a lot of understanding!
-I've learned that God sustains. Sometimes just an hour at a time, but He sustains!
And sorry to my peeps who live far away- I don't have new pictures to put up here! I guess I'm not a very good picture taker. I'll try to do better and get some updated ones soon!
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