I really feel like my brain is about to explode. This move has so many little details we need to work out, and it's really hard to do with a baby who wants my constant attention. This week our goal is to cancel the cleaners, get them to come after we move, cancel our utilities and sign up for them in Charlotte, work out exactly how Dave will drive down with the cats, and of course try to pack more as there's still a ton left to do. And all of this is going on while I'm in the middle of rush, which is causing me much anxiety and loss of sleep. Oh, and I have a teething baby who has an awful diaper rash that won't go away, and my house is being shown to potential renters so I have to look decent and keep my house clean. All of you who know me understand that's asking a lot! And I might be weaning Andy soon because his top tooth is rubbing my nipple raw and I can't figure out how to stop that. And Peter stared his new job which is awesome but it's an hour and a half away assuming there's not much traffic. So he won't be giving me the same baby breaks that he once did. And I will see him less. I miss him so much already.
I'm actually doing ok considering, but I am afraid I'm going to have a mental breakdown soon. The weirdest thing is that my friend Dawn gave birth to a beautiful baby girl yesterday and I almost thought I wanted another! Andy's getting so much more fun and interesting, I am really beginning to think I can do this again. I've already decided I will start trying in a year, so that's good news!
Kind of looks like his Daddy in that photo :)
That Peter look when you say something.
Hang in there - you're doing great!
As for the raw nipple, see if you can get some Lansinoh or just plain liquid lanolin from a health store. Caleb did the same to me for a bit when his top front 2 teeth came in. It got better once the tooth was mostly in. Also, I found that I would give whichever side was in pain a 24-hr break (i.e., nurse only on one side for a day, pump if I had discomfort on the "resting" side). I hope that helps and that the discomfort subsides soon.
Let me know if you need an extra set of hands or just someone to vent to!
Moving far IS hard. We did that when LB turned two. (The weekend of her turning two). And it was harder than I gave myself credit for. It'll all be over once you get settled (we moved four months ago and already it feels like ages and ages). Good luck! Here's to a fast transition.