tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232323392621743480.post41621887154537881..comments2023-10-14T16:33:01.705-05:00Comments on Living by Grace: Now Accepting Applications:Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377902459097589452noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232323392621743480.post-76999843431882001652011-02-16T04:05:07.213-06:002011-02-16T04:05:07.213-06:00Hi Nicole,
Saw your post and it was one I can tot...Hi Nicole,<br /><br />Saw your post and it was one I can totally relate to. After Lydia was born I spent about 6 weeks recovering from a class 3 tear, which meant a lot of time spent nursing her and playing with her on the couch or in bed. Once I was healed up, my folks slowly stopped doing a load of dishes or laundry when they came over to visit, and the daunting tasks of keeping up a house AND taking the best care of Lydia surfaced.<br /><br />Here are some things that helped me bridge the gap:<br />I kept Lydia close in a Snuggli, or my LoveyDuds (similar to a Moby) wrap.<br />Once she was able to hold her head up well, we got a Bumbo seat and I put her close to whatever I was doing, and let her 'help' (gave her laundry to touch and smell while I was folding, or a piece of celery while I was cooking dinner)<br />I did enlist help, and still do! Earlier last week I posted (very sarcastically) for a part time nanny, but then realized that it wasn't such a bad idea. So once or twice a week I have a friend watch her while I really go to town on cleaning and organizing, and then I do the same for her with her baby. Co-op parenting at its finest, and SJ won't have a lack of someone to love up on him while you're getting things done!<br /><br />Those are just a couple ideas for you. I hope you find your balance soon!<br />KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283281270923483487noreply@blogger.com