Monday Morning Revelations

I know it's Tuesday but I didn't have a chance to post yesterday.  We had a really LONG weekend.  Caroline has had reflux since she was born but we've been able to manage until now.  She was in so much pain this weekend.  She didn't sleep more than 30 minutes at a time and she didn't want to be anywhere other than my arms.

It's agonizing to know what's wrong and not be able to help.  So I did what I could based on my internet research until we could get to the doctor on Monday. 

After no sleep on Saturday night, I wasn't sure how I was going to get through Sunday.  I was so tired.  Then the best thing in the world happened.  During a quiet moment when she wasn't hurting and screaming, she smiled and laughed at me.  My first instinct was gas, but nothing followed except more smiles and happy sounds.

I can't describe the emotions that followed.  My heart nearly exploded with love and happiness.  I completely forgot how tired I was and somehow managed to get through the rest of the day and night.

First thing yesterday, I called to make her doctor's appointment.  I used a phrase I'm sure I'll use a million more times, but yesterday was a first.  I called and said, "I need to make an appointment for my daughter."  

My daughter?  My daughter!  The lady didn't miss a beat but in my head, I heard with this echoing booming voice, "I'm a MMMMOOOOMMMMMM!"

After I picked my brain off the floor, we spent the day shuffling around town with errands.  We have prescriptions in hand and Caroline is now on baby Zantac.  I noticed a difference already last night.  And she was able to sleep, which means I got to as well.  So today seems like a manageable day. 

I also had my follow up appointment and I'm officially off the blood pressure meds.  I've also been declared healed from childbirth and ready for exercise.  Which is exactly what I want to hear after not sleeping for two days!

Since I'm getting to the end of my maternity leave, there are a couple of projects I'm trying to get done around the house - mainly decluttering.  But the pantry and closets are done, so having a happy baby will make it easy to finish things up!  

Seven weeks ago at right this minute I was staring at my new born daughter with awe.  Seven weeks already?  Where did all that time go?