People told me that when you have a baby the days seem to fly by, I had no idea how true that statement really is.
Trying to fit all of the things I need to get done in the span of a day can be tricky. Here are what my days look like now:
E is usually awake between 7:15-8am, which let me tell you having a new baby give you over 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is absolutely glorious! I bring her downstairs, change her, feed her, and then she usually hangs out in her bassinet so I can start my to-do list. Kyle is usually gone to work by this time but if he is home he takes her. :) She will fall asleep for an hour or so.
I spend my time eating breakfast, cleaning up, putting away dishes or laundry, and taking care of Emma and Fishy. I also usually shower and get ready and then get E dressed so we both aren't lazy and in pajamas all day haha. If we have errands to run we will knock those out early in the day.
We always have time on the playmat including tummy time which she absolutely hates haha. It's funny because Emma and Fishy usually hang out close to her when she is on the floor and they just watch her. :)
She is usually hungry around noon and then she hangs out on her boppy and then falls asleep again. This is my prime opportunity to get school work done. My view now is completely different than before. :)
The classes I am currently taking have been going smooth so far (Psychopathology and Professional Ethics and Standards), but I need to focus and when she is napping it's the perfect time.
Now that Kyle is done with rotation he is usually home by 3pm and he will take over for me. I will have an hour or so for some me time which usually includes a run or just playing mindless games on my phone haha and then I'm in the kitchen making dinner. If Kyle isn't home by then E is in her bassinet watching me cook. :)
It has actually been a lot smoother of a transition than we expected. She is such an easy going baby that I am able to get things done that I need to. She prefers to not be held all the time and that has made things so much easier.
She has been the best addition to our family. :)
I hope you all have a great weekend!
I have 2 kids. The first one wanted to be held constantly and the second one didn't. It was a welcomed change and a relief! You have a beautiful view!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It really is nice that she is ok not being held all the time.
DeleteYou are so blessed to have a good sleeper right off the bat! Its great you have your schedule down, that definitely helped me! I'm new to your blog and just saw you have a dachshund! We have two of them also, and six kids! Enjoy these precious times, as you know they grow so fast!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember these days well when I had Ace and was going to school, if I wasn't holding him or nursing, I had book cracked open and tried to get as much in before he woke up. I say enjoy all the down time before she is mobile! LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteAw this is awesome!!
ReplyDelete:) Thank you!
DeleteYour day sounds a lot like mine when Hadley was Emersyn's age. :) I kind of miss those quiet, slower days. Jamie was always home early too since he was in the career course, and it was wonderful. So so so glad you've had a good transition to motherhood. It can be really difficult at times, but it sounds like you're rockin' it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a good routine goin which is a god send!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great routine down! I am so glad she is sleeping, that has got to make this journey easier. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hear babies nap more than the younger they are. Enjoy your free time while it lasts
ReplyDeleteThanks, Adam! I pray that she always loves sleep haha.
DeleteI love that she is such an easy going baby and you still get time to yourself and for running. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how fast the days fly! I can't believe that she lets you get 8 hours of sleep! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI had easy babies too. So wonderful, aren't they? :) The difficult ones are too, lol, but there's a lot to be said for easygoing sweet little ones. :)
ReplyDeleteIm glad things are going well. She's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteSounds like some long but amazing days. Glad E is letting you get your school work done. :)
ReplyDeleteRoutines are a great when you have a baby that cooperates!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're super productive, I have to say! I would definitely be tempted to have lots of pj days but I'm guessing that gets old pretty quick.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome. It's great she's so good. My son was, but my daughter was not, ha.
ReplyDeleteSounds like yall have worked out a great routine!
ReplyDeleteyay for easy babies and great routines!
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