Adjusting

It's hard being a new mom. You really do forget so many of the tough parts and remember wistfully how sweet it was having a new baby to hold and love. But, the reality is that it is a major challenge and a monumental upheaval to life as you knew it. Everything seems to change to accommodate that new little life.

Kelly has had a couple of challenging days going it alone while Clint is working long hours. It's hard to even count on getting a bathroom break, let alone any rest when you're nursing and comforting a baby much of the day. I do remember those early days and how exhausted I'd be when Gene would get home around 5 or 6pm. I was so ready to hand my little one/s over and get a few minutes of peace. It's especially hard for Kelly and Clint with his very long hours. Both of them are so tired, and Ms. Eleanor is a night owl and won't go for an earlier bedtime.

My guess is that it won't be long until things will ease up. Eleanor will begin to develop her routine and Kelly and Clint will know just what to expect. She'll start to sleep for slightly longer periods at night and everyone will feel a lot better. Those first six weeks though can be a bear.

And though it's not nearly as hard, I'm adjusting too to being without my baby and her baby. I really miss them. It can still be surprisingly hard to be a mom, even when your baby is all grown up!