Yesterday we went to visit one of Mommy's facilities, and spent a couple of hours visiting. We had such a nice time, and Emma really enjoyed the staff.
Here she is, right before we left. She's wearing the lovely bonnet that Steph knit for her!
With Martha, one of the social workers.... right after I snapped the picture, apparently she gave the hugest smile!
And this morning, resting in Daddy's arms, watching the fan. She loves watching that fan!
Just a couple of random things.... we've tried the bottle a couple of times today, and she's really not taken to it. I guess we keep trying and trying and trying. I'm still secretly proud of her for not wanting to take it, but I know she eventually *has* to.
I've decided to stay in my current position, and stay focused on the clinical work I do. I WILL make it work, no matter how difficult it may be. Joe and I will figure out a way to coordinate schedules and daycare, and we'll survive.
I'm desperately in love with my little girl. I love waking up in the morning (or the middle of the night) and having her snuggled next to me. I love being able to provide her with all her nourishment and comfort her when she is upset. I know myself well enough to know the struggle that is ahead of me with daycare and pumping and such, but I will manage.
And last, but probably not least, I reserved three books at the library to hopefully pick up in the next few days -- two on post-partum depression and one on making a marriage work with a baby. I'm hoping to find some insights and positive things in each to help me. I don't know if I'd call what I'm feeling PPD or PPA (anxiety) or just normal mommy feelings, but I know that I need to keep reaching out for whatever help I can get so we can get through the next month!
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