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Sunday
Sep072008
He's drumming on the front porch, actually
September 7, 2008
Yesterday we had a birthday party for Kid A, inviting some of the friends that we've made during monsoon.
It was fun and a success, despite the fact that Solo picked yesterday as "Sleep is Optional" day. I read today that in the third week a newborn starts crying more. This is definitely true around here. And I think I have to stop drinking milk, because he's been pretty gassy. Sigh. No more chai for a while. But he's the sweetest thing.
I have some tidbits that I want to tell you. You know when things come up in comments and you're like... whoops, I wasn't totally clear, there.
1. I just want you to know that ALL of India is not wearing belted pads. I'll explain a little more about why I choose to wear them in a future post at Fly Fishes Fly. And I do have a Diva Cup for future use. (Thanks, April, for the offer to send me one!) But post-partum bleeding can't be dealt with with a Diva Cup.
2. Also, in my blue moments, I feel that I have not accurately represented how much help my Superstar Husband has been to me in these post-partum days. He has taken the kids out day after day, to give me space with the baby. He's everything I could ask for in a husband. (He's standing over my shoulder right now, making me write this. Just kidding, he has no idea that I'm writing this!)
Lately I've been slowly taking the role back of being the cook/teacher/care-giver with the kids, which hasn't always been easy. But no one is more willing than he to give me time away. And I will take the time! Oh yeah, and I do have a lovely baby carrier- I'll be using it more when we have our van, and when we're in walking distance of more things. For now I should just take the time I can for a spin on the scooter by myself, or a walk with the baby in the carrier.
3. And because so many have asked, here's all about these fishes and what they're doing so far from home: here.
4. And a new Flickr set- 365 Solo (Almost- not quite!)
Because we're far from friends and family, and because I want to see how he changes.
It was fun and a success, despite the fact that Solo picked yesterday as "Sleep is Optional" day. I read today that in the third week a newborn starts crying more. This is definitely true around here. And I think I have to stop drinking milk, because he's been pretty gassy. Sigh. No more chai for a while. But he's the sweetest thing.
I have some tidbits that I want to tell you. You know when things come up in comments and you're like... whoops, I wasn't totally clear, there.
1. I just want you to know that ALL of India is not wearing belted pads. I'll explain a little more about why I choose to wear them in a future post at Fly Fishes Fly. And I do have a Diva Cup for future use. (Thanks, April, for the offer to send me one!) But post-partum bleeding can't be dealt with with a Diva Cup.
2. Also, in my blue moments, I feel that I have not accurately represented how much help my Superstar Husband has been to me in these post-partum days. He has taken the kids out day after day, to give me space with the baby. He's everything I could ask for in a husband. (He's standing over my shoulder right now, making me write this. Just kidding, he has no idea that I'm writing this!)
Lately I've been slowly taking the role back of being the cook/teacher/care-giver with the kids, which hasn't always been easy. But no one is more willing than he to give me time away. And I will take the time! Oh yeah, and I do have a lovely baby carrier- I'll be using it more when we have our van, and when we're in walking distance of more things. For now I should just take the time I can for a spin on the scooter by myself, or a walk with the baby in the carrier.
3. And because so many have asked, here's all about these fishes and what they're doing so far from home: here.
4. And a new Flickr set- 365 Solo (Almost- not quite!)
Because we're far from friends and family, and because I want to see how he changes.
Reader Comments (4)
Loved all the picures by the way - they are really good. Caught up on some of your latest blogs as well.
Everyone feels the way you described in your previous blog - don't beat yourself up. It will be easier once you can get out more, and once your hormones settle down. In Edmonton, I used to get that way because it was so cold there -30 C for days on end, and kids did not play in that. So, I'd bundle you all up and go out in the car - usually to an office to see daddy, something shopping or hang out in West Edmonton Mall.... little things. I did not get much "alone" time, except if I let everyone watch cartoons and had a nice hot soak in the tub. Even that evolved into someone knocking on the door complaining about each other. Motherhood is fun! Some days not, but many, many more that are.
oooo xxxxx
Rae, I found your blog several months ago and have been coming back to it over and over to drink in your words and your pictures. Congratulations on your new baby. Your children are so beautiful (as you know!) :) And your thoughts, your words, they resonate so deeply with me. So thank you for this, this opening of your private world to strangers...this stranger for one has very much appreciated it. ~B
i came aross your blog through a link on a friends...and i just want to say that i LOVE it! I am blessed by your honesty...your humor...i just love it. hope you don't mind if i hang around a bit!! nice to "meet" you.
Happy Belated Birthday to Kid A! I remember when he was a wee babe...how time flies. He's such a handsome little man now and is so artistically talented! You must be very proud, (and for many other reasons as well I am sure.) :)
Thanks for mentioning the bit about the Diva Cup, PP bleeding, etc. After I posted my reply I suddenly realized that I had failed to mention that PP bleeding and the Diva Cup don't mix. I was sure you were aware of it, but I'm glad you clarified it for others out there! If/when it wears out, (I've read that happens eventually), and if you're still in India feel free to ask me to send you one...and I'm ever so curious about your choice to wear belted pads. I had a feeling there was a specific reason for that!