Today Grandma came to stay with Anneke all day while I went to a workshop on School Refusal. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated it. For one, Grandma got her to take a bottle. The lactation consultant told me to trust my instincts, and one of those intincts was that Grandma could make it happen. I reveled in the intellectual stimulation and opportunity to talk with colleagues. I REALLY needed it.
But this got me reflecting on how thankful I have been for Grandma, Darlin', Aunt Brenda, Emily, Mary, Ashleigh, Dana, and Sara, who have been Anneke's babysitters thus far. (and all the friends and Aunt Stephanie who haven't had their turn yet, but who have standing offers). When I leave her I don't worry for Anneke but just about burdening them with fussiness, etc. But these highly skilled women have all found ways to calm our baby in their own ways. She has lots of fun, and I get my hair done, my nails did, and my brain activated. It takes a village to keep me presentable and sane.
3 comments:
Yay on taking the bottle! Can Grandma come over and show Erin now?
Anneke is such a charmer! She's a joy to spend time with. You should take advantage of babysitters more often! Miss Erin especially adores spending time with her.
You are soooo lucky to have family in the same town. Glad you are still getting your hair and nails done....Randi wanted to take me to get a pedicure but I explained to her that I can't have anyone touch my ugly toes, and if anyone ever touched my toes, you'd have to be there to support me.
I'm glad she took a bottle finally! Hope she's keeping it up!
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