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Adapting to life with 2

It's been a week since I posted. We've been busy adjusting to having two kids. I've done pretty well with James back to work, but it really helps to have my mom here to help. I've managed to go a few places on my own though. For the last two weeks, I've taken both kids to the breastfeeding moms group through the hospital (I already know some of the mom from La Leche League) and I made one quick trip to the store, too.

Liam is a pretty good sleeper at night, which is a welcome change from what we experienced with Olivia. She didn't sleep through the night until she was 18 months old. He's more awake now during the day and I feel like I'm getting to know him better. He's starting to coo more and really look at us. The poor little guy has baby acne all over his face right now, but I know it'll go away like it did with Olivia.

James and I went to our last Bradley class and brough Liam back to show everyone. We got to share our birth story (still have to finish writing it!) and encourage those who haven't yet had their babies. I'm so glad we took the class because it made going natural much more do-able. I really used my knowledge from the class.

I'm thinking of canceling the moms group that I co-organize with Sara because they just put their house up for sale and are trying to move a few hours away. I'm really bummed about them moving because it's so hard to find friends I really get along with well who also have a child Olivia's age. In this case, James and her hubby are friends, and they have kids both our kids ages. It was hard when MF moved a few months ago, and now with Sara moving, I feel like I'm back to square one. This happens so much because we have so many military families here, and those are usually the moms who come to playgroups and things. Our moms group has been fairly inactive anyway with Sara having had a baby a couple months before me, and now me being busy with Liam. I'm sure you remember me blogging about Karen from the group I was originally in. Well, a bunch of moms left her group (what a big shocker) and started their own. They didn't want to be in a Christian group (like mine and Sara's) so I am thinking of joining theirs. I really wanted a Christian environment for Olivia, but the idea just wasn't very popular, so I think I'm going to make things easier on myself and not worry about hosting events and just join this new group. I know a few of the moms and they are really nice. I want to make sure Olivia is regularly around other kids. she loves playing, and it's good for me to have the socialization. Being a SAHM can get really lonely even though I have Olivia to interact with.

Other notable things:

*We've managed to go out to eat a few times with both kids. I was so nervous about it.

* I'm getting the hang of changing a boy! Finally!

* Liam actually didn't cry when we bathed him last night. First time ever.

* Double strollers are a pain to lift out of a trunk, but when both kids are actually in it and not upset, it's a life saver.

* My stomach has gone down so much faster this time, but the loose skin is nasty. I am strongly considering a tummy tuck.

Posted by Hannah at June 28, 2008 03:28 PM