Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Respiratory Distress

My name is Andrea and this week I have been a really Bad Mother. And I just realized that it's only Tuesday. 

I am dying from the worst cold in the history of colds. How many times have I uttered that same phrase in this blog? It seems that this pregnancy has managed to wear down my immune system to practically zilch. Because I am going through enough Puffs to own stock in the company and clog up the hoover dam, I haven't felt much like leaving the house.  Yesterday, Declan spent approximately 10 hours switching between Sprout and Noggin TV. And while I did manage a short trip to the park and the post office this morning, I fear that today will be much of the same. Nothing inspires more guilt in a mother than allowing your child to spend more than the recommended time in front of the TV which I am guessing is probably about 5 minutes.  We are supposed to go to his "Little Learner's" class this afternoon but I fear I may clear out the waiting room with my hacking. And for those of you who have experienced 3rd trimester pregnancy, you know what happens when you sneeze violently? I am not going to purchase depends and I'll leave it at that.  ;)

We finally moved Declan into his "Big Boy" bed yesterday with great success ( I haven't entirely failed at parenthood yet). Now I have to move in the furniture, his clothing and toys. And then we need to get to work on the nursery. I have so much that needs to get done, most days I end up overwhelmed to the point that I can't decide where to start so nothing gets done at all. 


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I can help set up his new room/the nursery when I come out!

-Lycia

jenmaree said...

Feel better soon! I had the 3 trimester cold with both kids and it stinks! I also had food poisoning in my 3rd trimester with Jack and oh my god that is hell! I too am dealing with the end of a cold. We can hack together! Any tips on going from crib to bed? I have Lily still in the crib and will probably wait until she is closer to 3 to move her, but would love any advice!!!