Back Into The Mix: 4 weeks post-pregnancy

Four weeks after having my baby I couldn't wait to get back to teaching my classes! I had a natural birth and recovered very quickly. I was able to do a third of the class myself, until I got winded and tired and gave it over to two amazing friends and fellow instructors.

New Hat Adjustments

Motherhood. Exhaustion. I am beginning to believe that the words are synonymous. Late nights. Long days.

I am bound to a schedule that doesn't always makes sense. Although I am nursing, Elora does not always want to eat every 2 hours. Sometimes she'll go 2.5 hours or as long as 4 hours. The longer stretched of time are at night when she sleeps. Last night she slept nearly 6 hours.

Elora's First St Patty's Day

2 weeks post-pregnancy

I'm currently 2 weeks postpartum and as you can see...EXHAUSTED! My Belly is going down rapidly due to breastfeeding. I'm still getting the hang of my new "Motherhood" hat. Long days. Longer nights. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. Being a mom is the most wonderful thing in the world!

Quotes For Reflection

"Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either."
-Albert Einstein

Elora Danan: My New Hat

So I've been a little distracted with my new hat. My precious newborn daughter. Her name is Elora Danan. She was born last Friday, and is perfect. I am currently BF and sleep is rare for my husband and I. We are grateful to have my mom, 'Lita - short for Abuelita, is here helping us out. I hope to be posting again very soon; however sleeplessness has taken its toll on me. Please be patient as I grow accustomed to this new 'hat'.

Here is a picture of my precious child and one of my beautiful family!

Soap Making

Today I went to Milagros Inc. to make soap. It was a little pricey in my opinion, but still a nice experience. I got to decorate - not make - my very own soap and chose a scent. I walked away with a very Madi Gras looking bar of soap! Their soaps are lovely and smell divine. 

prego style: Soapy Jeans

37 weeks

prego style: husband's promotion ceremony

36 weeks

Separation Anxiety

Being a military spouse I have to deal with long separations from my Eric. The separations range from a mere week to months. Well, this last one was only 5 days. No problem. However, being 8 months pregnant I was having a few hormonal issues. What is usually routine for me and something I just accept, became nearly unbearable. First night I can never sleep, but by the second I can. I could not sleep 4 of the 6 nights he was gone...awful being that tired. So, on the second night I decided to browse the web. I ended up buying SHOES.

Shirley Leather Peep Toe Booties, Cognac - Ann Taylor Loft
Colin Stuart Studded Pump, Black/grey Leopard Print - Victoria Secret

Both are size 5. I am typically a size 4.5, therefore these fit slightly large. This is the case with my feet. lol

This is definitely a new coping method for me. I don't just buy things. I normally keep myself busy with work. Strange development...

How do you cope? Anyone can answer this question. It does not pertain only to military spouses. I'm curious to read your answers. My sisters married military men as well. I would like to hear from them - I know one makes beautiful jewelry. Is that your coping method? Or is it just fun!