11-1-2010 - Overwhelmed Already!!!

My mood while writing this blog: Anxious

Okay Ladies,

First off, let me start by saying Happy New Year!!!! Last year was such an interesting but amazing year for me and my new addition. You ladies helped me transition through my pregnancy and truly gave me a sense of support and for that I am/will be forever grateful for.

So on to the business...so after the birth of my son, you all are aware that I got a blood infection from the C-section that caused me to be in the hospital for a week after the birth and when I went home, I had to go to an infectious disease doctor and have a nurse come to my house 2x a week. My husband was my 24 hr nurse as he gave me 3 injections of antibiotics 2x a day and being the primary caregiver for our new born baby for the first 4 weeks of his life. I had to stop breastfeeding for 2 weeks while I was being pumped with antibiotics which saddened me deeply because I loved the time/bond established with my bundle of joy during nursing time but I got over that quickly as I was able to resume nursing and we picked up right where we left off!! On top of that, my grandmother, who had been diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 uterine cancer 1 month earlier had passed away the week I came home from the hospital. So needless to say, I believe I experienced some postpartum depression but got over that with prayer and support from my family!!! In addition to all of that, I was a student and had to make up 8 weeks worth of work in 1 week...wheewwwww...that was a difficult task but I made out with 2 A's (my professors were understanding and patient)!!!

So I was blessed to be able to be off with my baby for 15 weeks, which was a blessing. I have grown so attached to him as he has with me. He and my husband are my whole world and have totally loved being a stay-at-home mother (even though I have noticed how messy my husband really is...lol...I digress). I am scheduled to go back to work on Friday on top of that my classes have started and I am feeling overwhelmed already!!! I am used to juggling many roles but never have I had so much on my plate. I am getting mentally prepared to go back to work on Friday...wheewwww what an adjustment it will be. I have prayed that God help me to balance being a mother, wife, teacher, and student...plus I am trying to work on getting in shape ...so many roles to play at the same time!!! I feel super guilty leaving him at daycare so early but...BILLS HAVE TO BE PAID!!!

Ladies, please give me some input....what do you think?