When I was pregnant with Nina I was so delusional about all the things I would be able to do on my maternity leave. I was very lucky to have 12 weeks off, but I still managed to work 120 hours during that time. I was back in the office for a few hours 6 days after she was born. I just couldn't bring myself to not be involved in what was going on at work. I remember crying because I was so afraid things were going to get screwed up if I was not there. So on top of being stressed about work, I was dealing with having a new baby and not a lot of sleep. Luckily I had Jamie who did a wonderful job and who showed me that I could get away and trust other people to take care of things. Not until I was back at work full time did I finally realize that the most important thing was Nina and I needed to step back and enjoy this time with her. My first day back at work (her first day at daycare) I was so upset and I even cried in front of my dad. He always says the right thing and makes me feel better.
I worked full-time for April and May and we all adjusted well then in the middle of June I began working 4 day work weeks. Mostly to spend time with Nina, but also to help my employer during the lagging economy and the slow summer months. I knew I wanted to have some sort of reduced work schedule over the summer, but with Mike not working 40 hours a week hardly at all this year I did not think that would be possible. I was a little worried about money, but one thing I have realized after having Nina is you always manage to find the money when you have a baby.
Nina and I haven't done anything to exciting, but having that extra day a week with her has been so wonderful. We have been able to visit Grandma V, Great-Grandma Audrey, hang out with friends, go on walks and just hang out at home. Working full-time in the spring and then trying to keep up with spending time with Bean after work, making dinner, cleaning the house, paying bills, laundry etc. I just felt like I never got enough time with her. I'm so thankful that I got to have this extra day to just have her to myself and not have to worry about getting anything done. I love not having to get her dressed at 6:30 in the morning. I like that she is able to play in the morning and take a nap when ever she wants to (Daycare is trying to put her on a 10 and 2 nap schedule....GOOD LUCK!!)
She is 7 1/2 months old and changing so much everyday and I'm so thankful I got to spend a little more time with her. I wish I could be home more, but unfortunately that is not possible right now. I am very lucky and very thankful for everything in my life. We have a beautiful healthy baby, a great family, jobs, a roof over our head and many more countless blessings. It is amazing how much having a baby changes you. They really are the only thing you worry about!
I think when Nina wakes up we will go to the library and then out to get Grandpa a present for his 20th anniversary of starting his own business. Time to go warm up my coffee and surf the web while she naps.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
A Busy Saturday
Saturday we went non-stop. We left for Appleton at 9am to go visit our new little friend Baby J. He is so adorable and we are so happy for our friends Jason and Julie. They are wonderful parents and so in love with their little boy. We also got to see Nina's godfather Adam and his wife Mandy and their two boys. We are always so happy to see our Platteville friends. We are also soooooo excited because Adam and Mandy are moving to Wisconsin!! Nina slept the whole way to and from Appleton. Maybe we need to take long trips on the weekend to get her to nap!
Later that night we headed out to the Power's house for some fun times on the lake. Nina got to go on her first boat ride. She loved the boat and she loved being around other kids. She gets so happy watching older kids play. She managed to stay up until 9:00 pm and was just the happiest little lady! I think she was so cute she might of actually convinced Mark that he is ready to be a dad!!
Later that night we headed out to the Power's house for some fun times on the lake. Nina got to go on her first boat ride. She loved the boat and she loved being around other kids. She gets so happy watching older kids play. She managed to stay up until 9:00 pm and was just the happiest little lady! I think she was so cute she might of actually convinced Mark that he is ready to be a dad!!
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