I spent half of the day in bed. Olivia was agreeable and very cooperative. I fed her and snuggled with her in bed and both of us were out for a good three hours or so. After her feeding we had tummy time and I played with her hands and feet as she smiled up at me with glee for about 10 minutes or so. That’s all it took and then she was out cold. I wish she would do that at night. When Mike got home last night (2:30 this morning) Olivia had just fallen asleep. I expressed milk and he washed bottles so that I could have Olivia’s meals ready for today. At least the milk machine is in prime condition. It’s 3pm and I had a chance to eat one meal. Actually I’m having my lunch as I type this. I am so grateful for this outlet. To be able to write out my issues is exactly what I need right now. Mike isn’t working tonight so I’ll be able to at least have him watch Olivia while I shower. He loves to hold her but doesn’t really know what to do with her when she cries or needs to be burped or just happens to spit up. “I don’t know whether to call 911 or to call you.” The couple of times he tried to take a night shift I ended up taking it over because he had no clue what to do. I have only a little bit more experience than he does with babies but I guess the motherly instinct isn’t just a myth. At least he tries. Being a new mom is an awesome diet. I had packed on a total of 60to 70 lbs by the time Olivia was born. In the last 4 ½ weeks I’ve lost 40. I think my boobs weigh around 20lbs though. They’re heavy enough to make my back hurt. I hate being in this in-between size. None of my old clothes fit but all of my maternity clothes are too big. I look like a cross between a prostitute and a bag lady. Sometimes Little Bo will get sassy and bite the excess fabric around my butt and give it a tug. I think she’s trying to tell me that I need a new pair of jeans. She’s such a good dog. She is super protective of Olivia and me and extremely respectful of the baby. And she’s such a dork sometimes… I think I might convince Mike to watch the baby for a little longer then a shower and take my poor dog for a walk. Thank you for being so supportive, Violetsmile and Miss Rosie. You have no idea how much I need the encouragement from other moms that have gone through the same thing. *hugs*