first week home - halfway over.

We are on day 3 of of our first week of "stay at home mom" status.  My life previous to this week was exhausting and I have to admit, not much has changed.  I find things to be just as exhausting, except in a different way.  Delia decided to christen our new schedule (which we are still trying to work out) by several hours of awake time on Sunday night.  I knew something was wrong with her but I didn't know what.  No fever, no vomiting, nothing.  We snuggled on the glider and then on the couch together, she played for about 20 minutes and then she fell back to sleep.  Monday morning she was whiny.  That paired with her coughing and a constant runny nose prompted me to take her to the doctor, just to make sure.  Turns out she has a slight case of bronchiolitis and a right ear infection.  BIG sigh.  I guess those tubes won't keep infections at bay.  Sickness means ear drops and antibiotics.  Antibiotics means diarrhea and that means bad diaper rash and disposable diapers.  I know it's necessary, but I hate when she's on antibiotics.  I hope that they clear things up quickly and we get back to regular life soon.

In all the craziness that was Monday, I completely forgot that I was supposed to make a meal to a friend who recently had a baby.  I feel SO awful about it.  In my mind, I kept thinking Wednesday and obviously I was wrong.  Fortunately, she was very understanding and I will be taking a meal to her today instead (ha, Wednesday).

I managed to fit in a 30 day shred yesterday!  I have not worked out in a long time so I know the pain that accompanies a new exercise routine will hit me soon.  I felt a few small twinges this morning but it usually takes a good 2-3 days for the full body pain to settle in.  From past experience, I just need to get through and the good stuff will follow. 

The fact that my job ended still doesn't feel final.  It doesn't seem like I won't be going back after a week of vacation or something.  I'm thrilled that I'm not, but it's a strange feeling.  I'm not focusing on it, but I thought it was worth a mention.  I'm so happy to be home with my daughter.  I love not having to rush around in the morning, squeeze in dr appointments before work and be overwhelmed by having dinner on the table every night (to name a few).  This is a very different life but one I am welcoming with open arms.