Comments on: Change Will Do You Good

By: Hayley

Hayley — Thu, 03 May 2007 01:04:42 +0000

Its good to read these comments. I’m expecting our first in September, and wondering how it’ll change things. I was going to sell my crock-pot on craigslist because I never used it but I think I’ll keep it now!

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 01 May 2007 01:07:42 +0000

I use my crockpot a lot. I get everything ready the night before (usually during commercials) and then just set it in the morning. When I make casseroles I buy enough to make two or three and stick the extras in the freezer. I would also suggest that you make meals ahead and freeze them now, before AJ comes home. Frozen grilled chicken can be quickly thawed to top a salad, so I make an extra piece or two when we cook out.

I was surprised by the things that changed because for me it was more of a perception thing. I was amazed at how I could sit and watch my husband play with our son for hours and feel closer to him than if we had spent the day alone together. I was surprised at how well I could function on very little sleep, and how easily a 15 minute nap or a hot bath could revive me. We laughed at oursleves when we were finally able to get a night out without our son, and then we spent the entire evening talking about how great he is. Having a baby changes things, but in my experience those changes have made my life more beautiful, meaningful, and enjoyable. It will truly take your breath away, but you’ll be just fine.

By: christin

christin — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:57:16 +0000

I agree with Steve. and I really think that - given how badly you want AJ, how READY you are for him - I don’t think the changes will shock you as much as they might other moms. Truly. I think you’ll be just fine.

By: kelli

kelli — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:19:22 +0000

Every baby is different so the things that change for you will be different as well. For example, I get MORE sleep now than when I did before Connor was born. A whole heck of a lot more than I did when I was pregnant. He’s just a good sleeper. We don’t go out as much, but we haven’t let having a baby stop us from going out all together. We just tote him along with us wherever we go. If you start taking AJ places from the start, he will probably get used to it and enjoy being out.

As for dinner, I usually fix at least 2 meals a week in the crock pot. Just put the stuff in when you wake up and by the time you get home in the evening it’s ready to eat. You may need to fix a side or two, but everything is pretty much done. You can fix practically anything in the thing too. I’ve also prepped things the night before and then just popped it in the oven. Or, you could fix meals on the weekend and freeze them for the next week.

Maybe you can write a cookbook for working moms and then you could retire early

By: Steve (Oz)

Steve (Oz) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:25:19 +0000

I’m not convinced that *everything* changes when you have a baby. I think healthy relationships stay healthy. I think you figure out how to do everything you REALLY want to do. And the things that fall away, you were (more or less) just filling your time with prior. Things change, but only to the point that you are unwilling to work to maintain them. I do think all of your choices change… I think there’s a new factor is every choice and it sometimes changes the answer.