Okay, so, long story short: had the baby on his due date because apparently my body likes to keep to a schedule. No epidural, third-degree tearing, but only twelve hours of labor. So far he’s had jaundice and some kind of maybe cold/maybe reflux/maybe stuffiness thing. He’s fabulous. However, I feel like a shite mother sometimes. Suppose that goes with the territory.
In other news, remember how I said my MIL intimidates me? She still does, partly because she’s the only one who can get the baby to eat (yes, that’s right breastfeeding FAIL on top of the rest of it) 3 ounces at a time. Goddammit.
She also watches courtroom programs all day because they teach her that “America is not New York City.”
Oh, and I joined Facebook because when I’m up at 3 in the morning I have nothing better to do. Except the dissertation, but screw that.
OH, and I had a job interview exactly 9 days after I gave birth. They wanted me on-site but were willing to make an exception because of the whole maternity angle. I might have been coherent. Don’t remember. I’m supposed to hear something this week.
So, you know. Been busy. How are you?
Wow, you HAVE been busy! Congratulations! Prepare to feel like a shite mother for, well, EVER, or so they tell me.
Keep trying at the breastfeeding thing, though. Takes practice, though it doesn’t seem like it should.
Nice job! You made a human!
Congratulations!! :)