3 months: mommyhood analysis

Love my little Thuglet so much, but having a baby is a lot of work, more than I could ever imagine. I have learned so much and been pushed to the edge. After 3 months I am feeling like I am finally getting a hold on mommyhold.

Pro's:

• I can now understand what Thuglet wants most of the time.
• Breastfeeding is a cinch now.
• Thuglet is actually sleeping in his crib and the pack & play for multiple hours a day.
• I have lost all the baby weight.
• I am starting to feel like myself again.
• Each day I get a little more confident that Thuglet will live another day.
• Thuglet is the cutest baby around.
• Thuglet can hang out and play on his own for quite a while now (20 minutes).
• He smiles so much now and it brightens my day every time.
• Waking up next to Thuglet.
• Watching him do new things: rolling over, smiling, laughing, grabbing.
• Taking pictures of Thuglet.
• Finally he is not freaking out every time he is in the car seat (only sometimes).
• Getting some use out of his toys and room.
• Watching the baby monitor while he is in his crib.
• Watching him grow and develop everyday.

Con's:

• The constant anxiety about Thuglet's welfare (that I know will never go away).
• Thuglet's frequent spitting up. (He has reflux.)
• Not having a full night's sleep since he was born.
• Going back to work.
• Pumping because of going back to work.
• The strain having Thuglet puts on marriage, work, everything.
• Having to plan everything around Thuglet's schedule.
• Packing like I am going out of town every time I want to leave the house with Thuglet.
• Watching him grow and develop everyday (it is happening to fast).