I never had Phil get up with me at night as I didn't want to be dependant on him and be in total shock when he had to go back to work. Maybe try a few nights on your own to boost your confidence? Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed, or nervous. Not sure if it will make you feel any better, or if I mentioned it before, but the day that Phil had to go back to work after being off with me for 3 weeks I sat on the stairs while he got his coat on and cried like a baby.
I couldn't wrap my mind around him not being there to help me! It was fine though, and it will be for you too! Anyways, I'm not sure if you are even worried about it but never underestimate maternal instinct! You've got it in spades, even if you don't know it yet!
Hope you had a great Christmas!!!!
@Elewen - Thanks, T~ It's weird, I know somehow I'll make everything work. But when I look at him, I feel like I love him SO much that I actually doubt myself at times if I'll really do a good job raising him. hmm.. it's hard to describe that feeling. But I know it's probably new-mommy-jitters. Thanks for your comforting words and support though. You're doing a great job with Claire! And she's just getting cuter by the day. Can't believe she's 1! I still remember that post when she first started eating solids.
@My_Enigma_Heart - Hehehe I totally know what you mean about not feeling like you're capable of doing the job you feel he deserves. There's been many times (although looking back I think pregnancy hormones were still to blame) when I'd sit and cry and think that she deserved a much better Mom than I was. Its crazy how quickly and deeply your fall in love with them!
All that matters is that its you! He knows your voice and your smell and its super comforting for him. For me it started to really hit home when Claire would recognize me and light up when she saw me. Man, talk about a humbling experience. I used to never be this sappy, but I dunno... being a Mom has totally brought out the emotions in me.
I knoooooow I can't believe she's one either! I thought I'd be really sad when this time came, how she's getting older but to be honest its awesome having her be able to interact with me more and she's signing now when she wants things, makes communication so much easier.
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You are going to be fabulous!
I never had Phil get up with me at night as I didn't want to be dependant on him and be in total shock when he had to go back to work. Maybe try a few nights on your own to boost your confidence? Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed, or nervous. Not sure if it will make you feel any better, or if I mentioned it before, but the day that Phil had to go back to work after being off with me for 3 weeks I sat on the stairs while he got his coat on and cried like a baby.
I couldn't wrap my mind around him not being there to help me! It was fine though, and it will be for you too! Anyways, I'm not sure if you are even worried about it but never underestimate maternal instinct! You've got it in spades, even if you don't know it yet!
Hope you had a great Christmas!!!!
@Elewen - Thanks, T~ It's weird, I know somehow I'll make everything work. But when I look at him, I feel like I love him SO much that I actually doubt myself at times if I'll really do a good job raising him. hmm.. it's hard to describe that feeling. But I know it's probably new-mommy-jitters.
Thanks for your comforting words and support though. You're doing a great job with Claire! And she's just getting cuter by the day. Can't believe she's 1! I still remember that post when she first started eating solids.
@My_Enigma_Heart - Hehehe I totally know what you mean about not feeling like you're capable of doing the job you feel he deserves. There's been many times (although looking back I think pregnancy hormones were still to blame) when I'd sit and cry and think that she deserved a much better Mom than I was. Its crazy how quickly and deeply your fall in love with them!
All that matters is that its you! He knows your voice and your smell and its super comforting for him.
For me it started to really hit home when Claire would recognize me and light up when she saw me. Man, talk about a humbling experience. I used to never be this sappy, but I dunno... being a Mom has totally brought out the emotions in me. 
I knoooooow I can't believe she's one either! I thought I'd be really sad when this time came, how she's getting older but to be honest its awesome having her be able to interact with me more and she's signing now when she wants things, makes communication so much easier.
How is Caleb doing?
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