Well, I haven't written anything because not much has really happened. Alex was growing, I was chilling at home - dealing with visa issues amongst other things. I was enjoying sleeping in and staying in my pjs all day!Now it has ALL changed.
I get up at 6am, feed Alex for 20-30 minutes, then I pump milk for another 30 minutes while playing with Alex. After that, he's usually tired so he eats again and is finally sleep.
Then comes 7:30am - I have to pour the milk into freezer bags, clean the pump items, prepare his bottles and finally get myself ready for work! I munch down breakfast, slam back three cups of coffee (JAVA JAVA) and get myself to work.
When I get to work, it's GO GO GO!! I'm teaching 3 and 4 year olds (they're "5" Korean age). My classroom is a total disaster still, my co-teacher lacks good communication skills (thank GOD for the helper teacher who translates for me since my co-teacher simply refuses and just sits at the computer or wanders around aimlessly). Despite all that, I'm happy! I've been trying to find songs with motions and fun activities for the little kids to do. In the past, my strong point has not been teaching kids this young, so I really have to work. I was told at the interview I'd have 7 year olds, so this is a pretty big shock for me that I wasn't really prepared for :(
After work, I have to race home to be here so the babysitter can leave. Alex usually immediately demands the breast and doesn't get off it until he goes to bed around 9pm. During that time, I have to try to cook, clean, prepare for classes and spend time with my lover! I'd also like to get out and walk for at least 30 minutes each day ...Staying at home was a breeze and I knew it. I totally milked the relaxation I was getting! But now ... my goodness I am burned out. Hopefully after a few weeks I get accustomed to it. It's going to be difficult maintaining exclusive breastfeeding while I'm home (and only breastmilk while I'm away), especially since my plan is to keep him on only milk until 6 months ... only 3 months to go!!
My director is VERY understanding about my need to pump during my lunch break and totally supports it. My co-workers may feel a bit weird about it or just don't really notice what is really going on. I like that I can do it and keep it private. The only downfall is that I can't socialise with my co-workers at lunch time and I'm worried they're going to think I don't want to - the reason is that I have committed myself to being a breastfeeding mother and can fulfill my needs once his are taken care of. Total selflessness which I have honestly never felt before. I am so happy that I'm finally in a place in my life where I am 100% happy with who I am and what I can do for myself. It's ALL about Alex now.
So that is how I'm feeling about my first week. I really hope that things get easier (or more routine). I don't like being totally tired all the time!!
Oh and I also got into a car accident on Thursday (first day of classes) and have come down with a cold!
Alex seems to be getting sick too ... sneezing and coughing OH MY :(
On that note, I have finally finished all my weekly Facebook photos uploading, blogging (will try to do every Sunday), and now time to do some housework!! And after that's done, feed Alex again, eat lunch, then go to the Han with my sweet little family <3
Happy Sunday!!
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