Any mothers of newborns out there that can relate to my next issue... please comment I could use others opinions. My fiance just took a new job. Were talking benefits, great pay, great work, challenging for him, close to home, etc. Only problem... its night shifts. 8pm to 8 am.
He loves this job, wants to provide a better life for us and is excited to start this process, me on the other hand.... I am scared. We will be living opposite lives. Our son won't get a kiss from daddy every night. He won' always be around for breakfast with us or dinners.
How do you handle that? Am I over reacting? I feel that I am. Or maybe my insecurities with it show the fact that I am not a strong woman. I don't want him to quit, I want him to be happy, but this time its at the expense of my happiness...
thoughts?
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sleepness Nights... Solution: Glitter
Anyone who has had a child knows about the lack of sleep. I work part time about 8 hours a week, so my full time job is to care for my three month old. At about 2 months is when he started sleeping through the night... and let me tell you its a blessing.
I was at work last night when a table of four socialites starting asking me personal questions. My job description includes being polite, and not going into personal issues of my own unless asked. At that point I am required to answer, whether I make something up or tell the truth. (I am a waitress at a country club in my hometown)
I proceeded to tell them about my son, and they were intrigued. One of the woman looked at me and said... "Well know we know why you wear so much glitter on your eyes, it's to hide the dark circles from a newborn."
To explain myself, I am not much of a glitter type of girl, but it was valentines day and everyone was doing it. I was a victim of peer pressure. Anyway, that got me thinking, any expecting mother should start stocking up on glitter now, because you're going to need it.
I was at work last night when a table of four socialites starting asking me personal questions. My job description includes being polite, and not going into personal issues of my own unless asked. At that point I am required to answer, whether I make something up or tell the truth. (I am a waitress at a country club in my hometown)
I proceeded to tell them about my son, and they were intrigued. One of the woman looked at me and said... "Well know we know why you wear so much glitter on your eyes, it's to hide the dark circles from a newborn."
To explain myself, I am not much of a glitter type of girl, but it was valentines day and everyone was doing it. I was a victim of peer pressure. Anyway, that got me thinking, any expecting mother should start stocking up on glitter now, because you're going to need it.
The Past
I am what some may consider a young mom, although I feel the timing of my beautiful boy was perfect. I have had terrible luck with men, the scum of the Earth is what I am apparently attracted to. Then one day I met this man. He respected women (who knew that existed anymore) he cherished to love of a woman, he saw me as a gift from god, and treated me like a queen.
I don't love this man because he puts me up on a pedastool. Early in our relationship we find out we are expecting a child. For those judgemental people out there, eat your hearts out on me, cause we all know that is socially looked down upon. My pregnancy was amazing, no sickness, discomfort or any of the scary things health class teaches you. The last two months of my pregnancy got rough. Sleepless nights, pain, braxton hicks, several pointless trips to the hospital. I am not afraid to admit I am a first time mom and every new pain scared me.
On November 9, 2011, I was induced and delivered my beautiful baby boy at 1:03 pm on November 10, 2011.
I remember the moment we arrived home with this little bundle, I thought to myself... I can't believe they let just anyone take a child home. I was clueless, and scared. My mom was on speed dial and when the baby cried... I cried. Made for a rough first month or two.
Now my baby is 3 months old, and this blog will go through my trials and struggles and maybe help other expecting moms.
I don't love this man because he puts me up on a pedastool. Early in our relationship we find out we are expecting a child. For those judgemental people out there, eat your hearts out on me, cause we all know that is socially looked down upon. My pregnancy was amazing, no sickness, discomfort or any of the scary things health class teaches you. The last two months of my pregnancy got rough. Sleepless nights, pain, braxton hicks, several pointless trips to the hospital. I am not afraid to admit I am a first time mom and every new pain scared me.
On November 9, 2011, I was induced and delivered my beautiful baby boy at 1:03 pm on November 10, 2011.
I remember the moment we arrived home with this little bundle, I thought to myself... I can't believe they let just anyone take a child home. I was clueless, and scared. My mom was on speed dial and when the baby cried... I cried. Made for a rough first month or two.
Now my baby is 3 months old, and this blog will go through my trials and struggles and maybe help other expecting moms.
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