home bound

by socialchick~ Well I guess I must face it, I am home bound for a while. Let me just tell you about my weekend. I'm not trying to get sympathy, but some of you will probably relate and others will get a good laugh.

Lets start with Friday. Tiny and I had our 2 week check up and everything was great. We are both doing well! Anyways so I travel to town for these appointments with my mother and decided to look for an Easter dress while I'm there. Our first stop was Tiny's doctor. When we got there it was time to nurse so I started nursing in the waiting room and had to finish in the back room. The nurse and the doctor were very patient and waited for me to finish but I hated it. I don't like people waiting on me. It makes me nervous. So 1 hour later we left the doctors office.

Next it was time to eat lunch. That went smoothly. We were going to try to shop in between appointments but by the time we ate and went to Old Navy it was time for Tiny to eat again. So we headed to my doctor and sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes so that Tiny could eat again.

Lets jump to 3 hours later. We are in Target and it is time to eat again. So I went to the dressing room and sat there for 30 minutes looking at a wall and talking to myself. Doesn't sound that bad but we left the house at 8:30 a.m. and didn't get home until 6:00 p.m. So  9 1/2 hours later we had gone to 2 doctors appointments, 3 stores, and 1 restaurant. Seriously I spent the entire day looking for places to nurse.

Saturday, we decide to make our first small town public appearance at the City Easter Egg hunt. Well, it was a disaster. I tried to nurse on a park bench that was away from everyone and Tiny ended up pooping on me and Mr. Social. There was poop everywhere. So I had to put everything up and head to the car. Tiny was not happy and cried the entire way home. Needless to say Mr. Social wasn't to happy either.

So I guess that I'm home bound until I get through nursing or get more confident with it. It is just hard for me to pull everything out in front of people. Some people don't understand this because they feel that people should understand that I'm feeding my baby but it is hard for me. So I'm pretty sure that you will not see me around town too much until I get through nursing. I guess that this is a good thing since there is so many viruses going around.

Comments

[kelly]

Poor thing! Let me know if you need me to get nething for you ne monday-wednesday afternoon! Or if you need a nap and need me to watch a kid!

[Tara]

It gets better, it reaally does. Mine are 3 and 10m now. 10mo is still nursing but he's so quick now that it's no big deal. :)

[plannerchick]

We will just have to bring the party to you, lol!!!! Mr. Social told me about Saturday, I laughed, but felt bad for you guys!
I have no advice to offer, and I am sure I will be calling you in about 5 months for some advice for me, Love ya!!!! (so take notes, lol)

[photochick]

It does get better. Don't try to get "through" just because it's hard now. Once she gets bigger it really is easier than a bottle. And you know I wasn't nursing's biggest fan, so I wouldn't lie to you. Nothing to carry but you and the baby! You'll be one of those moms that can carry her in the sling and her nurse while you shop. I'm sure of it.

It's that tiny baby stage that is so hard, whether you are at home or not! :-)

You can do it! You can do it! Ra, ra, ra!

(that's as much cheer as I have in me. I could shoot a layup for you??)

[Geriann]

I know it's hard when they are soo brand new. It seemed like all i ever did was sit and nurse Stacy ( I know she is just thrilled that I am telling you this). I also had a three year old at the time. I always felt bad for him, so I would give him a diaper and he would practice putting it on his teddy bear while I was busy feeding Stacy ( her brother would also be thrilled about me telling this). It will get better. Don't give up it was well worth it to me. By the way I was a stay at home mom at that time, and I wouldn't do it any other way.

[sassychick]

I remember leaving a CERTAIN Social Chick and Social Roosters wedding reception to nurse, in the car, in the parking lot, by myself, all the while thinking, "this sucks, his tiny butt better appreciate this one day."

[sassychick]

I just realized that wasn't very supportive, I also remind myself, sometimes you just have share the fact that, sometimes it is more insanely hard work than running hand and in hand in a field of wildflowers.

But I love you. And I am SO proud of you:)

[UncommonBlonde]

Oh wow! Sounds like an adventure. We need more Tiny pics soon!