Closer to Normal
I returned to work today. Without going into too much detail, I need to forego part of my maternity leave to have more time off with Claire when she comes home from the hospital. Work is good, though, and is allowing me to telework (work from home). This fits best with going to the hospital (I can take some work with me), and pumping. I think this may help me get closer to a normal schedule going. I could also be fooling myself.
I never thought my pregnancy would be so backwards; I'm finally having nesting urges, but she's already born. I also seem to have lost all concept of time, and can't get anything done in a reasonable amount of time. When she comes home, the clock starts all over again, though.
Claire is still doing great. As of today, she's 3 lbs, 4 oz and growing. She's eating 32 ml of fortified breastmilk every 3 hours (that's just over an ounce), and still likes her oxygen at 25 cc's. She saves all the nasty diapers for the nurses, and still just loves it when Marc and I come to give her a bath.
I had a twinge of guilt yesterday when Poets and Writers arrived. While I have thought about writing, and about sending my work out (I really thought this was the year for the manuscript), I haven't done it. There just seems to be too much to do otherwise. Someone tell me this is a priority, too.
The doctor also cleared me to do whatever--swimming, exercise, hot tub, etc. I'm excited to get back in shape, and to finally soak in the hot tub in the backyard. Oh, it makes such a difference!
I never thought my pregnancy would be so backwards; I'm finally having nesting urges, but she's already born. I also seem to have lost all concept of time, and can't get anything done in a reasonable amount of time. When she comes home, the clock starts all over again, though.
Claire is still doing great. As of today, she's 3 lbs, 4 oz and growing. She's eating 32 ml of fortified breastmilk every 3 hours (that's just over an ounce), and still likes her oxygen at 25 cc's. She saves all the nasty diapers for the nurses, and still just loves it when Marc and I come to give her a bath.
I had a twinge of guilt yesterday when Poets and Writers arrived. While I have thought about writing, and about sending my work out (I really thought this was the year for the manuscript), I haven't done it. There just seems to be too much to do otherwise. Someone tell me this is a priority, too.
The doctor also cleared me to do whatever--swimming, exercise, hot tub, etc. I'm excited to get back in shape, and to finally soak in the hot tub in the backyard. Oh, it makes such a difference!
1 Comments:
Sue, having watched many friends and family members go through motherhood, I've realized that the best mothers are happy mothers, who have gifts to share with their children. One of the top ten things you can do for Claire is to retain your essential "Sue-ness", and that means writing.
I'm glad she's doing well; I think about you three all the time.
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