One Month

It is so hard to believe that a month has already passed since Talan was born. A month flew by like it was no time at all yet it feels like he's been a part of our family forever. It sounds crazy but it's so true. He is changing every day. I wake up each morning in disbelief at how his features are more pronounced, his cheeks more full, his eyes wider, his vocals louder (the baby cry is almost gone....so sad!), etc. It's time for me to get back into shape. I'm anxiously awaiting the go ahead from my doctor to get back to exercising. My 6 week check-up is two weeks away. I feel so gross right now! It was okay when I could say "I just had a baby 2 weeks ago" but not it's been a month! The spare tire must go. I can fit into 3 pairs of jeans in a closet full of 20+. The initial adrenaline rush after the birth of a baby is good for your self esteem so I miss it for more than just the energy it provided. It's all gone now and I've got to work hard to feel good again. One thing I am doing is staying far away from the "schlumps". No leaving the house in sweats (with the exception of the morning school drop-off), without make-up, and without my hair looking half decent. I force myself to do at least those three things as to make up for the fact that my body is a wreck. I went back and found pictures from the past four weeks to see how Talan has grown and changed. I wish I could freeze time right now. It's going by way too quickly. He's such a joy (even after a bad night)! Thanks for reading.