Gabe is twelve days old today, and already it feels like he has been here for an eternity. I’m feeling isolated and terrified that with breastfeeding, I can’t ever take a break from the baby. But that will change when I start using the breast pump, I suppose.
We’re continuing to figure out Gabe’s wants and needs. Last night I made the terribly stupid error of waking up the little fella to try to nurse him some more, because I thought he was still hungry. Much crying ensued. Chris ran interference for me all night, and as a result is dragging himself through work half-awake today.
And that was after yesterday’s attempt to get out of the house with the baby. I got the car seat and stroller figured out, repacked the diaper bag, and then took the two of us to Target. Our mission: to obtain diaper wipes, of which we were in perilously short supply. The result: we got just as far as the diaper wipes before Gabe woke up.
There will come a point when I am nimble enough to get Gabe latched on to my nipple that I won’t shy away from breastfeeding in public, but if I try it now, I’ll be baring my tits left and right while the screaming infant draws attention to me. So when Gabe started crying in the store, I high-tailed it out of there. Most of the shopping list remains to be purchased, but we do now have enough diaper wipes to last until Armageddon. Or maybe until next week. It’s hard to tell with baby supplies. Gabe continues to boggle me with the number of diapers he can soil in a single feeding session.
After yesterday’s adventure, Gabe was so angry that he cried all afternoon. So no nap for me. . . speaking of which, he is asleep now, which means I should be napping, too. Gotta go. . .
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I have one GREAT solution for you...and it is the usually the cheaper route! diapers.com! They deliver and give you free shipping when buying bulk...which you will need believe it or not. We buy our wipes from there, but I think Target actually has the best price on diapers. However, for convinience sake, ordering online is awesome!
I know exposing yourself in public is concerning, one I think we all share. Just remeber you are more noticable to yourself than to others. I remember the first couple of times I went out, I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb with all the baby gear and big stroller. What I forgot about was all the women who came before me that I never noticed in the store. Also, the outings will get easier the more you do them. I was out shopping with Jasper when he was Gabe's age. The Snuggli helped too. Post more pictures when you can!
xoxo
Helena
Thanks for sharing your "angel" with
us. I feel like I just had a personal visit with you. You are super to have the time to post these things.
Give Gabe a kiss.
Lorraine
Oooh, Helena, thanks for the suggestion! I'll look intothat!
We made our second solo foray into public today. Gabe slept the whole time - hooray! :D
Hello Lorraine! Thank you for stopping by the blog! And also, much belatedly, thank you for the gifts you have sent! Perhaps we'll get to see you at Christmas? *hugs*!
I second Helena's suggestion about diapers.com. !0 bucks off your first order too, and free shipping. I could not survive without them. If I order by 6pm, the diapers are on my patio the next morning.
And good for you for going out with the little one! Each time makes it easier the next, and you will be a pro before you know it. And the fact that you have time to post is AMAZING!
Thanks Maggie! I've got it easier since I only have one baby to look after. :) So I get a few minutes here and there.
Though speaking of which, I need to go clean the kitchen before we run out of dishes. . .
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