Things I'm happy I'm doing with babe

[myhoneyswife]

As an alternative to the "Confessions" thread... What are we proud of ourselves for doing? Couldn't think of a good title

We read a book almost every day. Either from the Children's Bible, or Good Night Moon usually.

We started taking a walk every day, the fresh air is nice! And it's about 30-50 degrees most days so we bundle up big time.

We're settling in a routine nicely. This takes lots of effort on momma's part, and means that I am NOT going back to sleep whenever she naps.

We're still breastfeeding after some major issues around 2 weeks.

Mommas, what are you doing that you're happy with?

Cara

[noteworthy]

I am happy with my cd system. I am very proud that with 3 kids, nearly full time school and clinical rotations, that dd#1 and baby j are hanging out 90% of the time in their cloth diapers. I love the wraps I bought and the washing isn't as time consuming as I thought it would be. Dh has been a big help with them too.
I am happy that I have a huge stockpile in the freezer of milk. I love looking opening up the freezer and seeing all that
"love". Glad I could put the "overachievers" to good use this time.
And on a very personal note... I am proud that today at my pp checkup that I talked about my PPD and what steps to take to reduce it. It was very hard for me to speak up about it.

[_betsy_]

I'm glad we're still BFing - after a rocky start and practically no support, 'm prud tosay we're still going and it's getting easier.

I have mastered the pump and am doing well. Have a bit of a freezer stash built up already!

I love the sling. It's really "hippy, tree-huggerish" for our circle of friends/family, and I thought DH would balk at it. Nope, he wants his own!

We're doing quite well. The house is a bit less tidy than I'd like, but too bad. We're all sleeping and eating well, and healthy and happy.

[RainbowsMum]

Congrats on all the great things people are doing with their babes!!!

Despite what almost everyone around me has been saying against what I have chosen (apart from my Mother) I'm happy.....

- That I co-sleep, cuddling up to her and watching her sleep is the most amazing thing, and waking up to her gorgeous smile every morning is the best gift in the world :
- That I let her nap on me (In her sling, in my arms or over my sholder) during the day
- That I always carry her round with me
- That breast feeding is going great - I was lucky she was a fantastic feeder from the start, it just hurt like hell for me getting a few tears from it all but now its all healed and no longer hurts

Almost everyone I know are against co-sleeping, babywearing, all those things. I wouldn't have it any other way

[maciascl]

I am happy that I am bfd'ing as it seems like it was easier with DS1. Rhys doesn't like to open his mouth very wide so latching on is a problem & the oversupply is making me insane. I am so tired of drownding my son everytime he eats, then he pulls off & I look like a fountain spraying milk everywhere. I guess my body somehow knows that I'll soon be pumping for a friend who is preg & always has a low supply.

I am very pleased we are cding from the start. I am even using prefolds which I could never figure out with DS1. We only used fuzzibunz on him & didn't start until about 8 months.

I also mastered the sling 2 days after Rhys was born. With DS1 I couldn't get it until about 6 months. I can't imagine trying to function w/o it now.

[Guest*]

I am so happy that I've become a little more creative with keeping my 2yo dd entertained with crafts, books, games etc.

I'm able to cook very healthy, nutritious meals for my family at least 6 days a week.

DD got addicted to dairy and gluten when I was pregnant because I became lenient with food for laziness sake. I just quit buying all of that and she's eating vegetables and healthy grains again.

I'm drinking so much less. I used to have a drink or two every evening, now it's a drink or 2 (or less) a week.

I'm happy that I pumped early this time and gave my son a bottle. It's nice to have DH feed him once every day or more so I can have some much needed time to myself. I didn't do that with dd. For some reason I thought I had to sacrifice all of me to be a good mom, and that's just not true. I'm not a bad mom if I want to go out to dinner with my DH sans kids once in a while, or go for a walk, or work out.

I'm just very happy that I've managed to find a good routine for all of us so quickly so that I can still work (from home) 20+ hours a week, keep the kids fed and entertained, and get a little alone time for myself or with DH. Having 2 kids has actually improved our lives.

[dakotamidnight]

I"m happy ...

that we co-sleep. Can't beat that little smile in the morning, even if it's at 4 am asking for milkies.

that we're still breastfeeding. Even after a supply crisis when I was sick and she was in a growth spurt. And I"m working on the supply now.

that I can give her a bath with both of us in the tub. She loves bathtime and having her hair washed.

that she's healthy {except for a little cold}

[dvons]

I'm happy to have...

Slings- I just couldn't make it work with the older two! She loves it though.

Co-sleeping - she just sleeps so well that way. Even for naps she sleeps longer and deeper if she is closed to a body (usually mine but sometimes Daddy or Grampa or Gramma)

Older Siblings - #1 absolutely adores her. Several times a day I hear "Is it my turn to hold her now." #2 doesn't care much but isn't jealous. If I don't have her with me #2 always wants to know where she is. Every once in a while he says "She is sooooo cute."

Deb

[blairinargentina]

I am glad we are...

Still breastfeeding after the trials and tribulations of those first two months. So glad we stuck with it.

Cloth diapering 100%. Love it, love it, love it.

Walking a few hours everyday and getting lots of fresh air. Sling, Bjorn, stroller, we love 'em all.

Making it a point to speak and read Spanish to the baby (my second language) from the beginning. Doesn't always happen but we are putting lots of effort into it.

Enjoying lots of snuggle time. I realise when watching some people with their babies that this isnt always a given (kind of shocking, huh). For us, we make sure to get good quality snuggling in throughout the day.