Snow Day
Why is it that when I was working, the weather was never ever really bad enough to warrant me staying home from work? Oh sure, the drive may have taken a bit longer on occasion due to ice but it was never bad enough to have me say, screw you guys, I’m stayin’ home.
But now that I am not working, we get a bona fide snow day. Now, it’s really not THAT bad out even still, but lots of schools and such closed today, and driving was not a really good idea this morning at least. And of course, it has screwed with my schedule.
I was supposed to have another appointment with a lactation consultant this morning, but she called around 7:30 to say that her neighborhood was completely icy and it was not a good idea for me to try to go there (her office is in her home). So we have rescheduled for tomorrow, which I guess is ok, but it means juggling my work schedule (sometimes I forget I actually do have a job, I just don’t leave home for it) and it means that she is coming here rather than me going to her. Convenient in that I don’t have to pack up Bridgie and take her out in the cold, but it also means I have to clean my house. I’m trying to focus on the positive here, that she will be able to evaluate exactly how I’m feeding here and where, and so she’ll be better able to help me, I think. But still! I have to clean my house. Like all at once, not just a piece here and a piece there.
As a side note, the nursing is going well, but as Bridgie gets bigger, I am finding it more and more difficult to hold her in a position that makes us both happy. Usually, just Bridgie ends up being happy. I end up with sore arms, the beginnings of tennis elbow, and mashed nipples. I figure if I am going to keep this up for the next ten months, I better get it under control and have someone show me a more comfortable position to hold this child in. I have had no luck using books and websites to find one. I need some hands-on instruction. Before my poor nipple falls off.
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Just for the record - I voluntered for the “hands on training” and was flatly declined. In fact, there was multiple look/slap combos nvolved. I’d like to say I’ve learned my lesson and will repent. Sadly, I just can’t promise that.
Lactation consultants won’t care if your house is messy. You’re a new mama and I’m sure other new mamas have had other things to worry about when a lactation consultant visits.
ditto what Jessica said, Donna. I had a few nursing home visits when I was sick post-Sassy’s birth, we were in the middle of remodeling our kitchen, and there was nothing in it but hardwood floors, literally nothing. She said, “I’m supposed to write down whether you have adequate washing facilities, but since it looks like you usually do and this is a temporary situation, I’ll check off yes. Trust me, I’ve seen worse.” My sister said, “Well, where do you wash the dishes?”My response: “In the bathroom, like the best people do.” And also, Kramer.She may have just been trying to make me feel better, but even so, trust me–they’re focusing on you and the baby, not your baskets of clean laundry that I know you hate to put away.
Ditto Jessica and Carolyn’s responses: if anyone knows that new mothers don’t have the time or energy to keep the house spic and span, it’s a lactation consultant.
Ah the joys of snow days! Of course we don’t have any snow here in DULUTH because it’s all in Texas… WTF? Good luck with finding a comfy position. I’d hate for your nipples to fall off. And I’m sure Jake & Bridget would too!!:)
OKAY..just have to laugh at your description. You always read my mind. Last night when I was feeding her at 5:00am….ungodly hour….I was thinking that my wrist was going to explode, but if I shifted her she would clamp down harder on my nipple and they were already feeling on fire. One side works, the other doesn’t and after 11 weeks I am still sore often adn she is such a hoss, getting her on my lap and supporting her…I feel you! Good idea to get the LC over. Maybe I should do that, you have an excellent point that it will only get harder. Good luck wiht your nipples!