We went to childbirth classes (Bradley Method - focusing on natural labor & delivery) in Yardley. We'd meet with 4 other couples in the home of the instructors. The classes were good in prepping us, but there wasn't much time to mingle. We'd traded birth story emails and another mom, Heather had her baby, Pippa (short for Phillippa) a week before we had Elizabeth.
Well, she just emailed me asking to get together - how exciting!!! We both feel rammy and need to 'test ourselves' in getting out. We've planned lunch next week - can't wait!
"Hi Mary,
How's it going? I've been thinking about you lately. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling very cooped up these days and would love to get together. Pippa and I are willing to travel! Want to have lunch sometime next week?
Heather*"
The update: here's a picture from my Mommy Date with Heather & Pippa. First, Pippa is a doll and an amazing sleeper. Elizabeth, on the other hand...my snacking, erratic sleeping, crying baby didn't put her best face on for our newest friends. She pooped all over me (I tried to conceal my dismay). Heather made a scrumptious cream of celery root soup with basil infused olive oil and a great turkey club on rye. Um...yeah, I was lucky that I'd showered that morning.
On my way back home, I phoned Annie for advice/support.
I guess this is my welcome to Mommy-hood-comparison-land.
No comparisons! I was just SO thankful to have some company! As you've seen since, I've had my fair share of crazy days.
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