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percivalsorry for not commenting much. Ruthie is eating every 60-90 minutes when I'm at home, except for the odd 2-3 hour nap. She's relatively good at night, when she goes down for 3-4 hours at a time. and the sling's not helping when her nappy is overflowing, she is ravenous, or just plain too hot. Did I mention that our living room faces south?
Even when we're out and about, she needs her food every 2-3 hours. So far, I've fed her in two bookstores, two Starbucks, during a lecture, on the bus, in church (twice; fortunately, they brought me communion), a baby massage class, a shopping mall food court, and the mother and baby room at John Lewis. She prefers to be upright for a while after a feed, and can get fretful now if she doesn't get enough stimulation. Definitely more of a handful now at four weeks than she was at one week of age, when she was still resting from the shock of the sunroof coming open.
I had a very small breakdown today; triggered by nothing, but I was howling for 30 minutes and throwing tupperware. diagnosis: exhaustion and dehydration. I had kept going just that bit too long and drunk less than a litre in the morning. BAD idea, not to be repeated. So I had a sandwich ( hummus on bread) and snoozed for half an hour with my daughter.
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angua9 and katinka31, right now, she has what can best be described as dark grey eyes, which is a very good omen in the Heyerverse.
As for me, I've been back in stretchy UK size 12, US size 8 jeans for a week, while my tops are a UK size 14/16 (US 10/12). That's pretty good going for a month post-partum, which I started at UK size 22 below stairs.
As for Katrina, I've decided how I'm going to help, which is through people I know. Glad to hear thatkatiedarling from my F-list is safe. I'm following developments from a safe distance, hoping that people will be able to rebuild their lives. I used to spend my holidays on an island that was effectively a huge sand dune, so I know a little about the sheer power of the sea.
Even when we're out and about, she needs her food every 2-3 hours. So far, I've fed her in two bookstores, two Starbucks, during a lecture, on the bus, in church (twice; fortunately, they brought me communion), a baby massage class, a shopping mall food court, and the mother and baby room at John Lewis. She prefers to be upright for a while after a feed, and can get fretful now if she doesn't get enough stimulation. Definitely more of a handful now at four weeks than she was at one week of age, when she was still resting from the shock of the sunroof coming open.
I had a very small breakdown today; triggered by nothing, but I was howling for 30 minutes and throwing tupperware. diagnosis: exhaustion and dehydration. I had kept going just that bit too long and drunk less than a litre in the morning. BAD idea, not to be repeated. So I had a sandwich ( hummus on bread) and snoozed for half an hour with my daughter.
angua9 and katinka31, right now, she has what can best be described as dark grey eyes, which is a very good omen in the Heyerverse.As for me, I've been back in stretchy UK size 12, US size 8 jeans for a week, while my tops are a UK size 14/16 (US 10/12). That's pretty good going for a month post-partum, which I started at UK size 22 below stairs.
As for Katrina, I've decided how I'm going to help, which is through people I know. Glad to hear that
katiedarling from my F-list is safe. I'm following developments from a safe distance, hoping that people will be able to rebuild their lives. I used to spend my holidays on an island that was effectively a huge sand dune, so I know a little about the sheer power of the sea.
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Date: 2005-09-06 02:41 pm (UTC)*plucks the 19-month-old out of her high chair for the second time, because she keeps climbing back up*
I'm sorry, what did you say? ;)
Granted, I missed the beginning stage, but the 'handful' will just keep becoming more of one - she'll need less help as she gets more capable, so that will be easier on you, but then she'll also get into more, which will just change the work. Keep sleeping when she does. Sleep is GOOOOOD. :D
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Date: 2005-09-06 03:09 pm (UTC)Dehydration can really sneak up on you, and I imagine that since you are nursing you need more liquids than usual. When I get tired of plain water, I add a twist of lemon or lime, or a sprig of mint, to perk it up.
Ruth sounds adorable, and you will have to post more pics soon.
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Date: 2005-09-06 03:09 pm (UTC)Hee! Some of my favorite ladies (Abigail Wendover, Frederica Merriville, Prudence Merriot) have grey eyes! :)
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Date: 2005-09-06 05:40 pm (UTC)Hope you'll post more piccies on flickr soon. She sounds adorable!
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Date: 2005-09-07 01:01 am (UTC)Catherine
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