I was so excited to leave the house today. You see I’ve been under house arrest. Not really, but because I have a newborn that isn’t very good at breastfeeding I’ve been tethered to a breast pump. Today, I ventured to the park with my husband and daughters. I was so excited to be out and about.
You would think that getting to the park that is only 3 blocks away would be easy, but it’s not. Put Pie, our oldest, insisted on wearing her toddler rain boots even though it’s not raining. No big deal right? No not really except she wants to put the boots on before she puts on her pants and I don’t know if you’ve tried getting pants over rain boots lately, but it not easy.
We finally get the toddler ready to go and then we have to figure out how to transport the infant. We have Cosco car seats for both the children when they are in the car and the toddler is fine to walk to the park, but the infant is too small to go in a regular stroller and the stroller that we ordered that accepts our infant car seat hasn’t come yet. And blah, blah, blah…Are you bored yet?
Anyway, we get it all figured out, we make it to the park, I get fresh air on my face, and I even get to talk to some adults. Oh you’d think I’d talk about something interesting now that I’m amongst other grown ups. Nope. I seem to be obsessed with all things baby and child-related and where I can buy them. I waste my chitchat on things like, “Wow! Where did you get him that cute hat”. A lovely woman approaches me and congratulates me on our newborn. She asks me how I’m doing and I bore her to death with my breastfeeding issues. I literally watch her eyes glaze over. Did I change the subject? Nope. I had a captive audience and I wasn’t about to stop.
Seriously, what have I become? I used to be interesting and witty, now I’m just lactating and dull. Did I mention I’m having issues breastfeeding? Don’t worry, I promise that I will not always be like this. I promise that I can still have conversations about things that don’t relate to my children.
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It’s all good. Just remember how the time flies and they aren’t babies very long. I miss having a baby. I’m seriously jealous. 🙂 Oh, and you are still interesting and witty — just about different things.
I think babies literally suck the fun outta ya when you are in the first few months. LOL
When you’re ready to blog about it, I’m still thinking and praying for your littlest Unknown.
You are not lactating and dull. And ‘this too shall pass’. I am happy that you got some fresh air today!!
You have become a new Mami, and your head is right where it should be. The good thing is that you can make right where you are interesting and fun to us.
I had no idea lactating made you dull. This too shall pass and you will instead of lactating become a conversationalist again when it stops?
I have “only one” who turned FOUR last week (hold me) and I STILL get my jollies talking about babies and toddlers and breastfeeding. Argh…I think I was permanently damaged! Sorry about the breastfeeding troubles! Hope it gets better soon?
Best,
Tina
Hey, you blab about your baby and breast-feeding issues all you want. I promise I’ll listen and my eyes won’t even glaze over!
You will never ever be dull. you always crack me up with your stories and they are always so vivid. I hope things get better for you. Be well my friend. hugs.
So I am not alone 🙂
Oh sure, you keep telling yourself you’ll be interesting again some day. Soon. *snort* I mean, you will. I know you will! *snort* I miss those days. Sorta. Fingers crossed the breastfeeding gets easier. That’s frustrating for everyone involved. I feel for you.
I always enjoy listening to moms talking about their babies and admiring their children. Like others have said, it does go by so fast, so just enjoy it. They (children) are linked with us for the rest of our lives; we do find ourselves wanting to share them with others that we meet. I am glad you guys got a chance to go out and enjoy some time outside and as a family!
betty
I think your head is right where it needs to be. I’m not bored, not one single bit. If I lived by you, I’d even come be your captive audience. Keep posting, I’m sure the outlet is a nice release from the house arrest LOL 🙂
Strangly enough my daughter is having issues with breastfeeding her newborn too. I talked to her at length about it yesterday and the only advice I could give her was to drink beer! Beer helps make breast milk production increase…. I was told this by a Doctor years ago when I was struggling to keep my supply up.
I hope you issues can be sorted out over time.
Until then… good on you for persevering.
Hey they asked how are you…you answered……I think you talk about your kids until they leave the nest! Sorry I could bore you to death talking about my teenager! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
You could never be dull, no matter how hard you tried! Just think about all the material you will get from your conversations with other moms, as well as, views from those who are not moms. You have been blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and I, for one, love to hear what is going on in the Unknown world, anytime!
Ha! Anyone who asks a mother in possession of a small baby how they are is positively asking for it 😉
I hope things get easier with the breastfeeding soon. Also, clearly what Put Pie needs is a pair of super wide leg pants – boots problem solved! (We won’t talk about how she’ll trip over her own trousers every second step she takes.)
You have become: an awesome mommy, I’m sure.
i love it! enjoy it all, sugarpie. i love reading about good things like this. it’s been a bit tough on the plantation. xoxoxoxo
Trust me…you’re ANYTHING but ‘lactation and dull’……..you’re pretty, you’re funny, you’re strong, you’re responsible, you’re a great mom and the list goes on……..and it all shows by all of the ‘Comment LUV’ that you’ve been getting lately…….obviously we all still care about you….. Hang in there……..you just had a baby, for Gosh sakes…give yourself a little time to adjust. Don’t try to be SuperWoman! :):) Hugs!
Anytime you want to talk boob to someone just as obsessed as you are…call me!
never lactated myself of course, but I heard it changes your hormones a bit. Don’t know how you solved that rain boot issue but my approach might have been different. You don’t need advice so I’ll be quiet. How’s your sleep? Lack of sleep certainly can make anyone a little crazy. Well thanks for taking us to the park with you and the family.
So how is breastfeeding going? 🙂
I think that you are still a great chit-chat-er, you just have a lot on your mind right now that happens to revolve around your boobs and your babies.
I have gardening on my mind nonstop lately because of my new gardening class I’m in and I have mentioned my upcoming worm bin and composting at least 6x a day! At least your topic of interest is more relatable to the world at large.
You know, I don’t know you in real life, but on this blog, you make being dull sound fascinating.
For almost 3 months after Erik was born I felt like I had to return my never-stay-at-home mommy moniker… but we’ve finally turned a corner and I can say that we’ve been out more than we’ve been in lately and we’re both loving it… the first few months are tough but I’m so glad that you all got out today and had a good time!
I’ve so been there…three times. I still feel that way sometimes and my youngest is 5!!! It’s motherhood baby…at least if you’re talking to other moms,they understand!
At least you got out, good for you!
I say enjoy it. Some of my best stories are about breastfeeding. 🙂