Although it is only 8:40pm, I am a tired mommy. Unfortunately we have a sweet little 6 month old with a UTI.....(I didn't know little babies got them already!) We've started her on an antibiotic, so I'm praying for no allergic reactions and a quick recovery for my little princess. I took her to the doctor yesterday after a little over a week of being exceptionally fussy and not wanting to be set down for a minute. I was suspecting an ear infection, but it just goes to show how little this mommy knows. I just can't believe how different my "motherly" feeling can be from one day to the next. Heck, from one minute to the next!! One minute I'm feelin like a pro, knowing just what Emma needs, following a good schedule, and even sneaking in some time for myself...and the next I'm that helpless first-time mommy not having a clue what she wants/needs, questioning my decisions, and wondering what in the world I'm doing!:D Thankfully RJ and I balance each other so incredibly well and when I'm overwhelmed, he gives me a pep talk, and if he can, takes his turns with Emma to give me a break. And when he is frustrated and ready to lose it, mommy steps in. We're such a great team. He remembers all the things I forget (not sure I ever got over the absentmindedness that accompanied pregnancy) and is always reminding me in the hard moments how blessed we are to have our baby girl.
We're planning a trip home to Carroll for the weekend, (Lord willing Emma is doing well) to spend some time with RJ's family and take some family pictures. I'm so excited and hoping they turn out well! Emma will also get some 6 month pics taken as well...hope she smiles pretty! Fortunately she is incredibly adorable even when she's not smiling so it won't matter much:) It will be E's 2nd trip to daddy's home town.
Well, RJ has put Miss Emma to bed and now we get to spend a little time together before heading to bed. I hope each of you try as I do to look at each day as a gift and treat everyone you meet with kindness.
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