tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post8079849303515064054..comments2024-03-28T09:28:36.979-05:00Comments on My Life in Transition: Eleven weeksJulia Gooliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-86189039914308026792010-05-20T11:19:23.156-05:002010-05-20T11:19:23.156-05:00The pics of Truman in that frog hat are killing me...The pics of Truman in that frog hat are killing me!!! He is just too much!<br />You have such a great attitude about going back to work, and you should feel so proud of yourself for how well you are taking care of your family, at home, and at work. Enjoy your last few days, and good luck next week. I have no doubt you will get into a rhythm and it will all work out great.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00365725118509670512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-30693770008496235112010-05-19T13:33:53.711-05:002010-05-19T13:33:53.711-05:00They sure do grow up so fast. My daughter is going...They sure do grow up so fast. My daughter is going to be four in July. I seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. I have memories of her sitting in the living room in her cloth diaper and not much bigger than my forearm.<br />By the way if anybody is interested in cloth diapers go to http://www.monkeybunz.com they have great prices.rbensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503385614689419571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-59582164704943821892010-05-19T10:23:03.145-05:002010-05-19T10:23:03.145-05:00oh and yes I clean my pumpy parts after every pump...oh and yes I clean my pumpy parts after every pump. Just hot water and a little palmolive. easy peasy.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255120847975344417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-73637442351862405272010-05-19T10:22:27.896-05:002010-05-19T10:22:27.896-05:00Pumping from work can def be done! i went back thi...Pumping from work can def be done! i went back this week and hauled my big ass pump to work with me. Luckily we have a fridge downstairs so I just pump and store it in the fridge til it's time to go home. all my coworkers tease me and give me grief, it's fun. You can do it!<br />I would kill to be a stay at home mom too, but we can't afford it right now. i can't complain too much cause i'm only working 2.5-3 days a week. Def better than full time. I'll be happy for you if you get to stay at home!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255120847975344417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-38292165833407730532010-05-17T22:59:36.147-05:002010-05-17T22:59:36.147-05:00Awwww!
First - he's as adorable as ever!
Secon...Awwww!<br />First - he's as adorable as ever!<br />Second - I think most moms relate to wanting to stay at home. I was always going to take the minimum maternity leave and go right back to work, but having that little one changes everything! I cried the first day I had to drop him off at daycare.<br />Third - if you're determined to make pumping work - it will. It may take some practice, some spoiled milk and forgetting your pump at home before you become a pro. :o)<br />Last - do as much as you can the night before and leave at the door or in the car - even if you're exhausted. It makes the morning a breeze if you don't have to worry about lunch/diaper bag/pump/etc.<br /><br />Good luck - I'm rooting for ya!The Running Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793714408121411601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-14225729266761727612010-05-17T20:26:43.573-05:002010-05-17T20:26:43.573-05:00He is already almost 3 months old? How did that ha...He is already almost 3 months old? How did that happen? I guess as quick as mine will be7 right?<br /><br />You said it right. We went to school and worked hard, and all we want to do is stay at home w our babies, but life doesn't let us right now. i love that your being so positive about it right now! <br /><br />There are good days, bad days and some of those days in between. BUT you are right, that time with your child are so much more special. The feeling you get when you see him after a long day=pure bliss. Plus, when he gets older and he smiles when he see's you. it warms your heart. <br /><br />sorry for the book, but i think that sometimes you hear of all these mommies getting to stay home and it gets kind of frustrating when that is all you want, but you can't have.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098605071085602061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-59210589337221011982010-05-17T20:24:46.859-05:002010-05-17T20:24:46.859-05:00What an amazing blessing that your FIL is going to...What an amazing blessing that your FIL is going to watch Truman a couple of days for you! I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers - I know it will be tough but it is just for a season and it will all be worth it one day.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185776059912282648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-55450285188736798432010-05-17T16:11:12.243-05:002010-05-17T16:11:12.243-05:00That little man is sooooo precious!
It's a bum...That little man is sooooo precious!<br />It's a bummer that you have to go back to work but as you see, time goes by so quickly. It's awesome that you only have to do daycare one day a week. T is one loved and lucky little man.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176698364443082869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-27786231251020330232010-05-17T14:26:52.011-05:002010-05-17T14:26:52.011-05:00Oh, Julia. :-( I can't believe your time has...Oh, Julia. :-( I can't believe your time has gone so fast!<br /><br />You know what? Everything will work out. And, having a non-parent care for your baby isn't the worst thing in the world- both my brother and I had a nanny growing up, because my mom couldn't stay home. Not only did both of us turn out just fine, but that nanny and her husband are now like a third set of grandparents for us.<br /><br />The best example you can set as a parent is to do the best you can with what you're given, and trust that things will work out the way they should.<br /><br />Big Hugs!!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633602603535507730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-16979895680026304192010-05-17T12:30:23.328-05:002010-05-17T12:30:23.328-05:00Oh, those pictures are to die for. He is so precio...Oh, those pictures are to die for. He is so precious, and it's so fun to see the progression.<br /><br />As for breastfeeding, I'm with everyone else - you're committed to it and you'll make it work. If you have specific questions, let me know, I'm a pro now. ;) As for washing the parts, you can rinse them off after each use but then just put them in the fridge so that any milk still on them stays fresh - then you just wash the parts once you get home at night. <br /><br />I'm sorry you're feeling so down about returning to work. Hopefully you'll find that it won't be nearly as bad as you're anticipating. It's really wonderful that you're able to have Wednesdays off with him, plus that you only have to actually take him out of the house for daycare twice a week. <br /><br />You know I'm here whenever you want/need to talk!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552565623002937197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-1093614599138684622010-05-17T12:08:27.186-05:002010-05-17T12:08:27.186-05:00Looking at those pictures, I can't believe the...Looking at those pictures, I can't believe the difference in Truman in 11 weeks. He is growing so fast. Love all the hats!!!<br /><br />I will be thinking of you as you go back to work. Lots of hugs to you guys.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241204195441624655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-51038740530531405582010-05-17T10:24:34.056-05:002010-05-17T10:24:34.056-05:00Oh hon, the working mama situation does get better...Oh hon, the working mama situation does get better. Maybe I'm not a good example as I quit my job on a whim because I missed my son so damn much.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I will have to go back as soon as I find a new job. And now I have not one but TWO sons to miss. Darn it, it makes me wish I lived in France or Canada! Maternity leave is sorry in the U.S.<br /><br />I'll be thinking of you. You've done such a good job as a new mama and although there will inevitably be some tears shed you can be proud that you are doing the right thing for your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-88146326424421781362010-05-17T10:01:11.527-05:002010-05-17T10:01:11.527-05:00Truman is looking so different over the past coupl...Truman is looking so different over the past couple posts - his features are changing I think - definitely looking more grown up!<br /><br />You will totally make the breastfeeding schedule work. It'll take some getting used to, as I'm sure all of these changes took some getting used to. Get one big bag for the pump/cooler/lunch/purse to cut down on the amount of items you're carrying!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792827926662946519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-21015963195755910672010-05-17T09:56:33.787-05:002010-05-17T09:56:33.787-05:00I loves me some Truman. The hats are all great an...I loves me some Truman. The hats are all great and he totally has the personality to pull them off! :)Amber Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018361388875043216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-87856943586125723472010-05-17T09:55:59.750-05:002010-05-17T09:55:59.750-05:00You can do it! I'm not going to sugar coat i...You can do it! I'm not going to sugar coat it, it will be HARD, but you'll get through it. <br /><br />My advice for you on the breastfeeding at work thing is set a schedule if you can. I pumped every 3 hours on the dot (and once in the morning after the first feeding, but before I left for work). The biggest mistake we make is letting too much time go by, and then your supply decreases. And I just stored my milk in a fridge and gave it to the little guy for his bottles the next day. <br /><br />I dedicated myself to working a whole year and now I am "retiring" to be a full-time momma. I totally feel for you, just get through this year and know that you can reach your stay at home goal in the near future!!The Preppy Weddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750844626465211054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-70079724013109762022010-05-17T09:33:25.356-05:002010-05-17T09:33:25.356-05:00You are soooo lucky to have found a day care that ...You are soooo lucky to have found a day care that will take Truman only 2 days a week! All of the infant rooms in my area make you pay for the full week even if you don't use all of the days because you're "paying for the crib" regardless of whether or not it gets used. I am super jealous that you only have to pay for 2 days a week!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399272507293281423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-44348541153922636762010-05-17T09:14:19.358-05:002010-05-17T09:14:19.358-05:00i remember the last week home with Augustine. It w...i remember the last week home with Augustine. It was really hard. Then I had to return to work. Not fun. But it's gotten easier. Not the best, but easier. <br />As for bfing, you can totally do it. I can't pump one for one while we're away from each other. I pump extra before he wakes in the morning and again right before I go to bed. I am a firm believer that you need to sleep when he sleeps. Don't wake up in the middle of the night just to pump milk when he is sleeping. I do pump in the middle of the night after he has woke up me. <br />plus i love weekends, when he gets to feed off of me all weekend long and pump up my supply. :) <br /><br />good luck!Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040928215504984820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-30503029127931981582010-05-17T09:00:26.859-05:002010-05-17T09:00:26.859-05:00Hey, I totally feel your pain. I've been back...Hey, I totally feel your pain. I've been back at work for 1.5 months. I'm in a similar position as you. I'm a lawyer, took out loans to go to school & assumed that being a working mom would be no biggie until I had my baby girl and want nothing more than to stay at home (or at the very least part-time). While one day that might be a reality (perhaps w subsequent children), it isn't now. The first week was hard- I cried at my desk a lot -- really professional, right? But then it got easier. I still want to stay at home eventually, but meanwhile my baby is thriving & loved & totally happy. It'll be hard, but you can totally do it!! You seemed more mentally stable than I was all along!!! And when you see how great he's doing at daycare, etc... and how much he learns from his little classmates, you'll feel much better.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143881695086974728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-29972898190405261312010-05-17T08:56:49.274-05:002010-05-17T08:56:49.274-05:00He's grown so much! I love a good before and a...He's grown so much! I love a good before and after. :) You are amazing, Julia, and you will definitely be able to handle working and being a mommy. You can do anything you set your mind to--and that set up with your father in law sounds PERFECT!Jennellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048007807899721658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-11882330399592306002010-05-17T08:50:22.502-05:002010-05-17T08:50:22.502-05:00Oh my Julia. Those pictures are just so telling ar...Oh my Julia. Those pictures are just so telling aren't they? I love the first before and after, he just looks pleased as punch with life.<br /><br />And I'm sure he is, because just as Kristal said, he's got a fantastic mama. Before Isaac, we were in the same camp. Heck, my Mom does daycare, I've always just thought that's what Mom's DO! There's no problem with shipping your kids off to be watched by someone else. Plus they cry a lot, who wants to be around them? But I was SO wrong. <br /><br />You do sound very peaceful and resigned to your situation. How awesome for your FIL to get the work situation in his favor! I'll be praying that it comes to full fruition.<br /><br />I will AGAIN agree with Kristal regarding breastfeeding. It's quite simple, either you dedicate yourself to making it work or you don't. :) I believe you will. You've already endured the pain thus far, this is just a different type of pain. You will withstand it with a little bit of stubbornness. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure you've got some of that. :)leah @maritalblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034498538466498351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-41738564128853356312010-05-17T08:25:50.670-05:002010-05-17T08:25:50.670-05:00The last two paragraphs made me cry. I've bee...The last two paragraphs made me cry. I've been thinking about your SO much the last couple of weeks, dreading your return to work for you. You are an awesome mom and an awesome wife, Julia, and I'm glad you are finding a way to make peace with the situation. And in a year when Nate is graduated and you are hopefully staying at home, you will enjoy it that much more, knowing how blessed you are.<br /><br />Regarding breastfeeding, I'm a firm believer that you can do anything you set your mind to. If you are determined to continue, you will be able to. I have no doubt. It will take some adjusting, no question, but it will work out. You ran a marathon, lady! You can definitely handle pumping. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com