Random thoughts...

A few random thoughts:

1. Weight Loss due to Breastfeeding - Everyone says that breastfeeding your babies will help you lose your pregnancy weight more quickly! You know - more calories burned to make milk, etc. However, I have learned the REAL reason you lose weight when breastfeeding...it's because you NEVER eat! Just kidding; now is better than originally, but in the first couple of weeks and even now, the clock just ticks away while I am feeding him over and over and the next thing I know, it's 2:00 in the afternoon and I haven't eaten lunch. Or it's 11 in the morning and I've missed breakfast. I am getting better because I have to eat in order to provide enough for Atticus, but at least now I know the real reason you lose weight!

2. My Nest - So, because I am here all day and night long and because I feed Atticus so often, I have realized that I spend 8-10 hours in my rocking chair in the living room. Next to my chair, I have built My Nest of items that I need to survive. These include: water - sometimes I end up with 2-3 bottles or glasses; cream for my tatas to keep them pain free; "Complete Guide to Breastfeeding" book and "What to Expect Year 1" book for all of our constant questions; camera, video camera; house phone and cell phone; clock (for timing feedings); snacks - so that when I sit down for a feeding and realize all of a sudden I am starving, I have backup; mittens, socks, burp cloths, blankets -- by the end of a day, I realize we have lots of these lying around all over the house! So, those things keep me pretty satisfied when I begin feeding and have needs! It is funny though that I've built a nest next to me. Vic and I are not typically nest-builders. We would make terrible birds.

3. Snuggling - This is my favorite thing to do with Atticus. He is such a good snuggler. I love to hold him and cradle him in my arms. And I love the way his little head falls limp when he sleeps on my shoulder. But, honestly, my absolutely very favorite way is when he snuggles up against me - his stomach to my chest and his little face is facing up towards me and he just buries himself into me as close as he can get. It's almost sweeter when he gets upset and cries and then the moment he is in that position, he is happy and content. It makes me feel like I am a good mom, even after I've let him cry and cry because I cannot figure out for that instance what the heck he is upset about. I know he will not do this forever, so I am enjoying every moment that I can.

Those are my random thoughts for now.