Comments on Tropic of Mom: Life at Latitude 26: Bring on the chaos

It's so nice to have help with the little ones- I ...

2009-07-08T10:11:14.769-04:00

It's so nice to have help with the little ones- I very rarely did.

While, the first day or two may be scary, I know y...

2009-07-07T17:29:28.619-04:00

While, the first day or two may be scary, I know you can do it! Take it easy, don't try to get everything done (after all, the laundry will get done, eventually) and, if you can, grab a nap. :)

Good for you for enjoying it! I am soooo not looki...

2009-07-07T05:58:28.321-04:00

Good for you for enjoying it! I am soooo not looking forward to being left alone with three ... yet in some ways I am, because then you get to truly experience the beauty of it all.

So glad you're enjoying it! One alone was dauntin...

2009-07-07T00:03:02.506-04:00

So glad you're enjoying it! One alone was daunting. Two alone...oh.me.oh.my. Well, at least you'll have plenty to blog about. ;)

Belated CONGRATULATIONS - I have been thinking abo...

2009-07-06T22:40:54.981-04:00

Belated CONGRATULATIONS - I have been thinking about you and your latest addition. Enjoy every moment (when you get your wits about you, of course...) I know those first weeks...months are the nuttiest, sleep-deprived, mom-hormone crazed - but also so wonderful. Savor what you can.

And - June 30 is a great day - my oldest (3yr old) shares that birthday. Congrats again!

I'm glad you're still getting help! It's necessar...

2009-07-06T22:37:47.248-04:00

I'm glad you're still getting help! It's necessary for sanity those first few weeks!

I was nervous all three times the first time I had...

2009-07-06T22:10:30.876-04:00

I was nervous all three times the first time I had to be alone with the baby (and other kids). It always turned out fine though. Soon you'll forget what it was like to only have one kid!

Glad you had some company today, it must be overwh...

2009-07-06T21:59:18.275-04:00

Glad you had some company today, it must be overwhelming to be home with two. I use to think I wanted more children, but now he is 4, I don't think I could have done it. Funny how no one stops by to hold them when they are pre-schoolers! lol

I think I'm still disorganized. I was so thankful...

2009-07-06T21:50:06.615-04:00

I think I'm still disorganized.

I was so thankful we still had daycare for Izzy when Nat was born. That saved me so much time.

I remember my first day home alone with the baby w...

2009-07-06T21:45:42.528-04:00

I remember my first day home alone with the baby when my husband went back to work. I made my friend come over for the whole day. I bribed her with pizza. And I only had one.

I remember how hard those first days home alone wi...

2009-07-06T20:50:46.352-04:00

I remember how hard those first days home alone with the baby were. Probably better to ease into it. Glad to hear you're doing so well!

Oh do I remember those days of bringing home a new...

2009-07-06T20:14:23.571-04:00

Oh do I remember those days of bringing home a new baby to a home where there was at least one child already - - - -in fact, I distinctly remember doing it THREE TIMES.

I used to BEG my doctor to keep me IN THE HOSPITAL as long as I could stay and insurance would still pay for it. My mama didn't raise no fool - - - there were NURSES there to help me, and at home I had to be the chieftain.

You are really smart to let go of some of the ocd-ness. Time will help you get back the order and schedules you crave.

I'm glad you didn't have to be alone a day.