Today is good...

I've gotten a lot accomplished today. I have done laundry, vacuumed the floors, cleaned litter box, swept kitchen, bath and studio, got a shower, fixed my hair and makeup, and even have a meatloaf in the fridge to be cooked later! Baby has taken a good nap and I've learned to move fast! Lol.

I think we now have the flea situation under control. Thank goodness. I'm washing all the boys' bedding now, just as an extra precaution.

My mastitis has completely cleared. I'm still a big heavy on that side and my duct is a bit clogged, but it is getting better and better each time she nurses. Also, my nipples are improving a bunch! Nursing is no longer horrible.

Kathryn seems to be growing, but it is hard for me to tell because I am with her every day. She is definitely pooping and peeing a heck of a lot. She is sleeping better through the day and night is still good. The fussy time hasn't been as bad the last few days and last night she even fell asleep without nursing. :-)

I'm just going to keep up with the two hour feedings and I think everything will work itself out.

Today feels good so far. I just hope I still feel this good when K gets home. I'm usually drained by that time of day.

People in K's family keep saying they want to babysit, but they don't seem to understand me as a mother. I'm not interested in leaving her any time soon, even if I could. I can't leave her yet though because I'm nursing and not able to pump yet. I'm not going to risk screwing up any of the good that has been happening the last couple of days. None of them gave ever nursed, so they have no idea what it entails.

We had a welcome party for K on Sunday. It was nice. She did really well and actually slept pretty much the whole time. K's mom came over 10 minutes until 4, which was when the whole thing was supposed to end. She thought it would be easier on us that way. Why she thought that, I don't know. I chose 12-4 because that is the best window for the baby and then K and I could rest after. So, instead of that happening, she stayed until 6. I just don't understand her. It's aggravating to me. I'm trying hard not to get annoyed, but I can't help it. K doesn't seem to totally understand my POV either, but he's going to have to learn. After all, I'm the one doing all the work with the baby.

I just don't get her and I'm not used to it because my family isn't like this. I don't understand why she has to come every single week. I feel like I have to guard myself from her to make sure I'm not completely drained. It's crazy. There is a fine line between helpful and pushy. Plus, when she's here, she doesn't offer to help with anything. It's just like entertaining any other visitor. She wants to "help" with the baby, but I don't need help with her. What I need help with is the house...maybe food...something like that. She never offers that. So honestly, I wish she would chill on the visits. I guess I need to speak up, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and I don't want to be a bitch.

Anyway, I'm in a great mood and I want to stick with it today! :-)

Baby needs to wake up soon to eat. If she's not up by 6, I'll wake her up. Maybe the dryer will be done and I can switch it before she wakes up.