I have a motto right now: I will not be afraid.
Today, it served me well. We started with a trip to the toddler gym near our house. I was not afraid. Will did great! Emma did great! I put her in the Ergo and even nursed her while he played. It was fine.
We went for a walk with a good friend. I was not afraid. Again, I packed the Ergo. Going into two kids, I highly recommend some sort of baby carrier that you feel comfortable with. It makes a world of difference. But it turns out that we didn't need the Ergo. Emma slept like a dream during the walk.
We ended the day with a trip to the local park that has a Splash Pad. I was not afraid. Once again, the Ergo was my friend. But I also went with a friend, her daughter, new baby, and husband. He was key in helping me manage Will while I nursed Emma. When all else fails, call in the reinforcements.
M brought take out Japanese food home which is one of Will's very favorites. They snuggled on the couch and watched a little t.v. afterwards while I nursed Emma and now we are all looking forward to bedtime.
Day two wasn't perfect, but it felt comfortable. I am not getting overconfident. I know that life will throw me some curve balls soon. But so far, I am thankful for what have been good days. I am not afraid (okay, maybe still a little afraid, but trying to get over it).
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That Splash Pad is awesome. So proud of you for getting out there! It's nervewracking, but essential for your survival.
What kind of Japanese food does Will eat? The hibachi? I wish my kids were more into that.
Great job Mama! I am impressed. I didn't get out w/ two in public by myself for almost 3 months (granted, it was December when #2 was born, so there wasn't much to get out to...) I agree about the baby carrier! Do you like your Ergo? I've heard great things about it!
Glad to hear you're all doing well - getting out is key to flexibility & sanity!
How is M doing back at work?
You are doing great. For me a big difference between #1 and #2 is that I couldn't just hide away in the house all day with two kids. And yeah, having a good carrier is so important when you have a baby and toddler. I have even put Jillian in my Ergo and pushed Hayden in the stroller.
I am seriously impressed. And happy for you that things are going well!
You sound like superwoman to me! Great job!
Have you been getting the "OMG I can't believe you're out so early?!" comments? I get them all the time still and Annabelle is six weeks old tomorrow. I guess some people think we should stay in and never come out. Couldn't imagine not going out and making my oldest suffer at home.
So good for you. I think it gets easier. I mean if it's gone well so far, I think it will continue to do so.
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