Trying to figure out what Sophia wants the past few days has been rough. She acts like she is hungry but gags and then spits up everywhere, while at the same time closing her eyes. Hmm....maybe she wasn't ready to get up??? That's my first thought.
I'm kinda proud of myself today. Kalen worked a REALLY long day and then had a meeting to go to at church this evening. Literally I finally saw him when he got home at 8:30. I got Isabella bathed and the Sophia bathed. I tried feeding Sophia numerous times but it didn't go well. I then got Isabella into bed all while Sophia was complaining about who knows what.
This is huge as I was literally by myself since Brianna was at an activity at church. Thankfully a friend took her so I didn't have to load all the girls in the car. So I feel accomplished today, not because anything huge happened but because I was able to do something that has had me worried and stressed.
I seriously don't know how stay at home moms do it all with more than 2 kids. It's been a hard adjustment. I feel like one of my kids are being neglected ALL the time. It's hard to divide up my time for 1 on 1. If you have any ideas or suggestions I'd gladly take them :)
So you moms and/or dads, I'm curious as to how you manage everything when you have more than 2 kids. Tell me here or on Facebook!
Please, please, please do not compare your overwhelmed self to some imaginary mom who has it all together. (And if you think you know someone who does have it all together, she would probably tell you you are mistaken.) Your baby is so young; it will take some time to settle into a semblance of a routine that works for you. I imagine your children are not actually neglected. It is obvious they are loved. One thing I would try to do when I had a young baby, was to read stories to my older kids while I fed the baby. That way, feeding time wasn't actually time when Mom was unavailable--on the contrary, I was giving them attention, too. (And it kept them close by, so I didn't have to wonder about what they were getting into while I was indisposed.) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi! I think if I'm comparing anything it's to myself prior to 6 weeks ago. If I could only grow another set of hands and arms;) I just started yesterday reading to my 2 year old while nursing. That was a truly inspired thought and an answer to my prayer. Why didn't I think of that sooner??? Maybe a lack of sleep
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