tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post1692922198937875995..comments2023-09-05T04:45:28.771-04:00Comments on My Thoughts Exactly: a quick look back at 2009fleahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16431713030237191749noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post-55510502791352927302010-01-07T12:34:30.598-05:002010-01-07T12:34:30.598-05:00Honestly, I think most women feel the way you do. ...Honestly, I think most women feel the way you do. Of course, when I had my first baby my swelling went down and I could see my feet, ankles and knees again. I've never actually heard of someone swelling more AFTER the baby<br /><br />And OH MY GOD. If my baby didn't cry after a few hours I was in there hoovering over him "just to make sure" he was breathing, and if he coughed or something I was in there "making sure" he was okay. <br /><br />And right now, you are food AND comfort to her, and there will be one day when she looks at you and smiles, and closes her eyes to sleep while she is in your arms, and then you'll know. You will KNOW that she loves you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post-22927533956754794992010-01-04T20:29:02.212-05:002010-01-04T20:29:02.212-05:00I think I would feel the exact same way you do. W...I think I would feel the exact same way you do. When the little one gets a little older is when the fun starts...All the "firsts" are right around the corner.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686972386438680531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post-86359064342636017922010-01-04T12:25:39.764-05:002010-01-04T12:25:39.764-05:00Hey Flea!
I agree with Swishy - these things take...Hey Flea!<br /><br />I agree with Swishy - these things take time! This is an enormous transition and there is so much to get used to and so much that is strange for you right now. It's completely natural to be overwhelmed and sad and confused. You know you love your baby and you know you are doing your very best to be the awesome mom I know you are capable of being! But please, make sure you reach out for help if you are feeling so weepy all the time!<br /><br />Chin up, my friend!Wandering Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478039463695542535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post-32289898432030358072010-01-04T05:57:16.746-05:002010-01-04T05:57:16.746-05:00swishy - THANK YOU for that, I totally get what yo...swishy - THANK YOU for that, I totally get what you are saying and I know all of that deep down but it's still hard actually going through it all..and it IS getting better, every day and I am falling in love with her a bit every day (I personally love and get your analogy), and I haven't cried over nothing for a few weeks, so hopefully i'm over that hurdle too..thanks for cheering me up :)<br /><br />mabel/lucy - thanks for reading, and for leaving your 1st comment! and welcome :)<br /><br />i'll drop by your blog in the near futurefleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431713030237191749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9392805.post-13231848283257772912010-01-04T01:19:25.104-05:002010-01-04T01:19:25.104-05:00OK, I haven't had a baby myself but lots and L...OK, I haven't had a baby myself but lots and LOTS of my friends have and I think that is all TOTALLY NORMAL. Seriously. I mean, think about it, your whole life changed, of course it takes time. And ... OK, this might be a bad analogy, but when you go out with a guy, you don't fall in love with him right away, you have to get to know him first, so why should a baby be any different? Maybe that is a bad analogy but I think it is normal to have to get to know the baby a little before you start feeling all of those strong emotions. <br /><br />And then the hormones ... just PMS is a nightmare, I cry over nothing! Let alone after you have a baby. And I think it is really common, especially for breastfeeding moms, to feel like your actual body doesn't even belong to you anymore. <br /><br />Anyway. I think you are doing great and if you are still a little numb, it is OK, it is just such a huge change. She is beautiful, though, and I know in a few months it'll be easier ... hang in there, Miss Flea!xxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348725618072239708noreply@blogger.com