Mama Life…
Tuesday p.m.
We are sitting at home watching Boston Legal. I’m typing with one hand, holding La Bebé. Stella is chillin’, gurglin’, droolin’. She is warm and soft, totally kissable. She’s truly discovered her hands and is, day by day, figuring out more and more what she can do with them.
Wednesday a.m.
I’m watching the news, Stella’s taking a nap. We’ve got family in from out of town - cousins from out west. They got here a bit earlier than we were anticipating (a little before 6 am), but we’ve been able to get a little extra sleep (except for Ian - sorry babe) and it’s all good. Helen was nice enough to wash up some dishes. I’m going to try to get out today to donate some diapers and baby clothes to the local community center. I used to work there and I know that diapers are hard to come by for them. Maybe I’ll even get some laundry done. We’ll see.
Every week I feel more capable. Being able to feed Stella right at my breast has revolutionized my life - the difference is astounding. Life is so much more pleasant, more fun, more satisfying. I have time to do stuff and to go places. I can travel without schlepping breast pumps around. And Stella’s doing so well - I was concerned that she might lose weight after switching to the breast, but no worries. She’s a chubby little chunky munky. I love to just watch her, which is good because she’s getting rather insistent that we have conversations with her. She’s got some very compelling coos and gurgles, and she gets upset if you don’t pay attention when she’s talking to you.
I think I’ll read another book. I just finished ‘Good Omens,’ which was very satisfying once I finally was able to get into it. Ian got it for me to read when we were in the hospital with Stella - I just finished it on Monday. I think I’ll get back into Stardust now, another book I started reading in the hospital.
Anyway, that’s enough for now. I’ll be in touch.
Atena Oyadi
