Keeping Up Appearances
During my pregnancy, I remember hearing horror stories of new moms going for days without showers, never getting their make-up on, wearing the same pjs all day for days straight, etc. I even have first hand experience in dropping by a new mom's house and her answering the door in her bathrobe, hair a mess and face unwashed at 2 in the afternoon. I really hoped I wasn't one of those.
Thankfully, I've been able to instill this part of the routine with my son. After his morning feeding and diaper change, I put him in his carseat and set him in the bathroom. He fusses a little, but the white noise of the bathroom fan and the shower going quickly calms him. He falls asleep on his own while I shower.
Also, I've been blessed with a bathroom that has a large vanity. On one side of the sink, I cleared a space and turned it into a changing table. It's great because Bubby likes to look in the mirror, and I have easy access to the sink. He fusses less when I clean him off with a warm, wet washcloth instead of cold wipies. I can also wash my hands right away after changing him. If he's calmly watching the goings on in the mirror, I take the opportunity to fix my hair and put on make-up if I didn't have a chance during his nap time. At night, I use this time to wash my face before bedtime.
One of the greatest things about having a baby in the springtime is the nicer weather. To help me get back in shape, Bubby and I go for walks nearly every day. Following Tracy Hogg's EASY routine, I start the walk after a feeding during his activity time. By the end of the walk, if he hasn't fallen asleep himself, it's time to put him down for a nap. Works great!
Housework is another issue. I've kept up fairly well. I still seem to have pregnancy nesting, maybe because I'm still supposed to be pregnant. Last night, Bubby was overtired and just would not settle down, so I never got a chance to do dishes. I better pop off line and get them done before my dear one wakes up.
Thankfully, I've been able to instill this part of the routine with my son. After his morning feeding and diaper change, I put him in his carseat and set him in the bathroom. He fusses a little, but the white noise of the bathroom fan and the shower going quickly calms him. He falls asleep on his own while I shower.
Also, I've been blessed with a bathroom that has a large vanity. On one side of the sink, I cleared a space and turned it into a changing table. It's great because Bubby likes to look in the mirror, and I have easy access to the sink. He fusses less when I clean him off with a warm, wet washcloth instead of cold wipies. I can also wash my hands right away after changing him. If he's calmly watching the goings on in the mirror, I take the opportunity to fix my hair and put on make-up if I didn't have a chance during his nap time. At night, I use this time to wash my face before bedtime.
One of the greatest things about having a baby in the springtime is the nicer weather. To help me get back in shape, Bubby and I go for walks nearly every day. Following Tracy Hogg's EASY routine, I start the walk after a feeding during his activity time. By the end of the walk, if he hasn't fallen asleep himself, it's time to put him down for a nap. Works great!
Housework is another issue. I've kept up fairly well. I still seem to have pregnancy nesting, maybe because I'm still supposed to be pregnant. Last night, Bubby was overtired and just would not settle down, so I never got a chance to do dishes. I better pop off line and get them done before my dear one wakes up.
Comments
Glad you're keeping up, Kate.
~Lois