We are 3.5 weeks into life with Ms. Mila, and things are…well, they’re still a little all over the place. We have no routine in place yet, but experience reassures me that we’ll get there in a few months. Until then, I’m just trying to enjoy the newborn phase – the cuddles, the cute random faces, etc.
That being said, I wanted to document a day in the life type post so I don’t forget the beautiful chaos of this time.
So here was how my day unfolded on November 11, 2021…
4:45 am – I wake up to feed Mila. Vishnu took the last two feeds, which was so sweet of him, but I told him not to do that because this meant I hadn’t pumped in like 7 hours. No bueno!
5:25-6:10 am – Power pumping session. Went too long between sessions. Got a lot of milk but don’t want to make this a habit.
6:30 am – Make and eat breakfast (protein shake) in peace – no kids/husband needing me. Just me, the dark, and some silence.
7:15-8:30 am – Kaiden wakes up, eats breakfast, and eventually, we’re out the door for school. While I’m handling K, Vishnu is feeding Mila and eventually puts her back down. Teamwork makes the dream work!
8:30-9:00 – I drop K off at school, make a pit stop at CVS, and also at Dunkin for some coffee per VIshnu’s request. He was super tired this morning.
9:20-9:50 – Time to pump again. Wish I could’ve gotten to this sooner, but ahh…that’s life! I had to start and stop a couple of times because Mila was a little unsettled and fussy. Finally got it done…that’s what matters, right?
9:50 am – 12:00 pm- Mila starts stirring. I go get her and bring her downstairs to eat. Apparently, she’s more interested in sleeping in my arms than eating! Yes, this went on for over two hours! I just let her sleep. Eventually, I put her down in her room…until the next feed that’s probably in 30 minutes. Haha!
12:00-12:20 pm – I heat up leftovers from when my mom was here earlier in the week and eat those quickly (you never know when you’re sleeping baby will wake up wailing!). So good and so thankful I had that food ready to go!
12:45 pm – Time to pump again. Praying Mila doesn’t wake up from her nap until I’m done!
Timing is a little hazy after this point, but here’s a quick rundown of what happened next…
- Mila wakes up and I feed her.
- My mom comes over – we give Mila a bath, I get to take shower…
- I pump yet again.
- My dad and I pick Kaiden up from school and take him to PT.
- We eat dinner when we get home (mom made her famous green enchiladas!).
- Vishnu eats and then gives K a bath, my mom feeds Mila, and I pump.
- Kids are down, mom and dad go home, I pack K’s lunch, wash bottles, clean up in the kitchen, finish up this post…
- …and then…you guessed it…I pump…
AND THE CYCLE REPEATS ITSELF!
Not an exciting day by any means, but one I want to remember for sure. I just read somewhere that ‘time is a thief…’ ain’t that the truth!
Happy Friday! Hope y’all have a great weekend.
Parita… reading your blog is such a pleasure…it takes me back to my new mom days…4 years ago..when I was miserable n alone, but found solace in your blog. It made me feel I wasn’t alone. I appreciate your honesty. Keep rocking Mamma.
Aditi
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