Things I've learned

1. Never pick up the baby without a burp rag unless you plan on changing your shirt. Or in my husband's case, hopping back in the shower.

2. People love to give unsolicited advice. Most of it is ridiculous.

3. If holding my baby is gonna make him "spoiled," then consider him rotten. I'll hold him as much as I want, thank you.

4. When going back to work, it's important that the girls are easily accessible. More to come on fashion advice for nursing moms.

5. Co-workers don't really care how much sleep you did (or didn't) have. Drink some coffee and suck it up.

6. There is not a word that exists that can accurately describe the love I have for my son.

7.Post as many pics of your kid as you want! People can just block you if they don't want to see it.

8. Squeezing into pants that don't fit is a bad idea. Muffin top is a real thing.

9. It will always be funny to hear my husband gag while changing a diaper.

10. Priorities change and time flies. Its okay to skip dishes for kisses :)

2 months and back to work!

What, you are back to work? Then how are you writing this blog at 9am, you ask? Well, I'm working from home today. This is a bit of a transition week for me and I already put in 40 hours this week. I've been incredibly busy trying to get caught up after 8 weeks off. I have 4 pages of to do lists. I work in Corporate Responsibility and LOVE my job, otherwise I think I would feel completely overwhelmed.

Don't get me wrong, it's not all great. First, I have to get up at 3am and 6am and then get both myself and my baby ready. Then I have to drop him off with the sitter, which leaves me in this weird lethargic mood on the way to work. Luckily, she is a friend of mine and I feel better knowing he's in great hands.

Once I get to work, I have to arrange my schedule so that I can pump 3 times per day. My employer has a room specifically for nursing mothers, but unfortunately, it's a 7 minute walk from my desk (I've timed it). So that means I have to block off 30 minutes, 3 times per day to pump. It makes scheduling meetings difficult.

My goal is to breastfeed him for 6 months. That means I have to keep this up for 4 more months, because yesterday, he turned 2 months old! He smiles and talks so much more. Giggling is my favorite :) I know he recognizes me and my voice. He's still not great at holding his head up when he's on his tummy, but he gives it a good effort. I really never knew I could have this much love for one person, even when he is screaming at 3am.