Sickness & Blessings

Not sure why Mother-in-Laws get such a bad rap. I must've lucked out. And my daughter seems to know it too. She decided to let me get sick only once her Nana was here to take care of her full-time.

Around 2am last night, I was burping Ellie after a feeding and had this horrible sensation in my stomach. I'd already drank all of the water on the nightstand, so I carefully woke Dave and phrased the following, "I'm sorry to wake you, but I really appreciate you going to get tums for me." Figuring it was some lingering pregnancy heartburn, he slumbered down the hall to the office to look for the tums. Then something hit hard, and I was barely able to put Ellie down on the bed, sprint toward the bathroom, motioning toward our room past David and grunting her name. I tried to make it to the toilet, but those extra 2 feet, just weren't close enough, the shower curtain was also a victim. This went on for a few hours back & forth from the bed to the bathroom.

I came to the realization that I must be a Mom, since I didn't want David to check on me and leave the baby (for some neurotic reason). He did exactly what I wanted him to do - and what peace of mind. The next morning, he also explained to his Mum that I wasn't feeling well and talk about a reprieve! She was a Godsend! She did all the full-time mothering, except for nursing, then she'd let me go right back to sleep. It was so helpful. I cannot imagine what I'd have done without her here this week. Truly - cannot imagine it. God love the Mother-in-Law.