Wearing My Mommy Hat
n the afternoon before I ventured to BabiesRUs with my friend K, she sent me an e-mail advising me to “put on my Mommy Hat” before we entered the store. Truth be told, I didn’t realize that I even had a Mommy Hat. Becoming a mom always felt like one of those pipe dreams that would never happen for me thanks to The Curse of Liana’s Body or some such melodramatic moniker.
Yet now, just a couple of weeks later, I’m realizing that I do indeed have a Mommy Hat. I’m not fully comfortable wearing it most of the time, but I’m starting to get used to it.
Thinking about topics such as the right baby carrier, diaper pail or infant monitor is a new thing for me. Mommy stuff was a no man’s land that I knew I would never visit. Again, how life does change. Today I spent some time reviewing jogging strollers (BOB Ironman is what I decided on). My Mommy Hat was on pretty comfortably during that brief time.
Yet my continued failure to produce any breastmilk despite my pumping regimen knocks my Mommy Hat askew. Once again my body lets me down. But I don’t want to talk about that. This is a no whining day.
I do, however, want to thank each and every one of you who responded to my Baby Stuff questions. Initially I tried writing individual replies to everyone’s posts, but I quickly realized that would be a large undertaking, since everyone was so helpful. I hope you don’t mind that I say “thank you” for all the great information and feedback. You guys are helping me settle my Mommy Hat onto my large head once and for all.
I can really envision your Mommy hat too – it would be something funky and divaish that you knitted yourself
You will love the Bob jogging stroller – my SIL & BIL have one and I’ve had the pleasure of pushing their daughter in it through the city – it rides like a dream! Where my stroller gets stuck – theirs just plows right over the obstacles.
Oh, add to your list of wants lotion warmer – very nice for baby & mommy!
Don’t beat yourself up about the pumping not working out as you intended. That may get better in time.
After I gave birth I had major supply issues and pumping sessions became fusterating. Eventually I had to turn to formula (which my daughter actually flourished better on). If things don’t work out with the breast feeding down the road, at least you know that you tried your best. Believe me, your child will be just as bonded with you and as healthy and as smart whether you use a bottle or the boob. You are doing very well with your Mommy hat and you should be proud of yourself. It sounds like you are going to make an excellent Mommy!