You know, when we found out that we were pregnant, I thought that I'd just continue this blog as normal, writing stuff about ME. Alas, what "they" all say is true. Having a baby changes everything, and so things don't just continue as normal no matter how flexible, fun and laid back you are. Right now I am squeezing in some blog time while AP and the Biddy take a nap together before the next feeding time in 30 minutes. I find myself typing faster and breaking a sweat thinking about things I have to do in the next 30 minutes (oh, now 28 minutes) in order to not go crazy over the next three hours.
And so, that brings me to my point:
"They" didn't tell me that having a baby would hijack my brain. The instant that kid is in the world instead of inside of you your brain divides into two distinguished chunks. My friend Mary said it best, "For the rest of your life you will have a full time job on top of whatever other full time job you are doing." It is a wonderful job, but it is work none the less. And so my brain simultaneously runs my own life (bathing, eating, sleeping, work, bills, chores, social life, and family life) and the eating, sleeping, bathing, breathing, snotting, pooping, clothing needs of my kid's life. I underestimated the every minuteness of motherhood, big time.
8 comments:
Wow...I know how much time and energy it takes having this be my only full-time job. I cannot even FATHOM having a second full-time job on top of this work! WOW! Cana is so blessed to have you and Andrew as parents! :)
Hello Rachel! I just thought I would stop by and say Hi...and that Cana is ADORABLE!
This post is sooo true! Blake is 2 and I have yet to get my brain back and I am doubtful I ever will!! You just learn to cope and it makes for a great excuse as to why things don't get done:)
Yes, this is one of the reasons I dread having kids.
No need to dread, Amo. It just means your brain gets stronger. It has to do more, so it adapts. It's the transition time that's rough, I think, as it's learning to do 2 things. Think about Christine Wilson - her brain has had to adapt to think about herself and 5 kids. It's just been forced to use parts that were previously dormant, not parts that didn't exist.
yes, i did find that when I returned to work it was like I had superpowers -- I was much more productive than before!
I am already extremely good at multi-tasking. We'll see I guess!
My fave is Liz plowing through zillions of books while breast feeding. I am so gonna do that.
Haven't we all!!! I don't know anyone who hasn't unerestimated parenthood... you just don't know until you know. Some of us are extra-genius :) and continue to underestimate a 2nd time... and a 3rd time... Oh well, it's a fun adventure! A wise mom once told me, parenthood is the toughest thing you will ever do in your life, but it is also the most rewarding thing you'll ever do :)
That picture of the two of you is precious! K8
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