My baby’s daddy.
News flash: Having a new baby is HARD. Really, really hard work. To be frank, I had no idea how rough it would be – in addition to needing constant looking after, not to mention feeding every 2-3 hours!!, there’s the ever present WORRY. I’m constantly thinking “is this normal?” We’ve seen the pediatrician 3 times in her 3 weeks of life AND I’ve talked to nurses at his office twice on top of that. Hey, what can I say? I’m a new mom. Additionally, I have struggled with feeling bonded to Madeline – I think mostly because I had such a hard birth & hospital experience, but find it’s getting a little better every day.
I already mentioned how I couldn’t possibly have survived the first 10 days without my mom being here to help – she grocery shopped, cooked, cleaned, etc. Life saver, for reals. But I have neglected to thank the OTHER person without whom I would still be sane – J. He’s been so great! Totally involved and a real hands on kind of dad. 
I feel very lucky! He doesn’t complain, but comes home from work only to shoulder MORE work – either making dinner, rocking/holding/changing/bathing Madeline, or just watching her so *I* can have a break after all day with her. He stays up late so I can sleep for a few hours then we trade off. Sometimes he’ll even take her for an hour in the morning so I can sleep a little more before he goes to work. I couldn’t ask for a better partner! So thank you, honey – you’re an AWESOME dad.
October 10th, 2008 at 5:01 am
I know it’s hard not to worry, but you guys are all doing great. Take it easy on yourself – being a new mom IS tough and J is doing great, as well.