Report from the Lenz family "bunker", we are faring well as can be with round the clock feedings of lil' D (via boob - yes, boob, I think I've finally mastered the art of breastfeeding!); older sibling Sophie Toonz Lenz outbursts; and everyone's reactions to changes as big as gaining a new member of your family. I compare the early postpartum period to swallowing a porcupine backwards. It feels and looks impossible but somehow with enough gravy - you get through it. In this case the "gravy" are our general friends and family.
Let me give a shout out to my peeps:
- Mr. Lenz - Mike, my main peep, he's stable incarnate - something my flying kite of emotions needs constantly.
- Judy - therapist extrordinaire!
- Mom Yum - the rock. a little rough on the edges but recently with a little new softness added
- Debs - she gets me when I'm down and gets me when I'm up
- Megan - despite leaving me for quality of life vs. hanging out with me, she makes me laugh and shares my rough, bawdy sense of humor.
- Diane & Maisa- my college roommates both get me and we've been having yuks for 15+ years.
- Cari - my sister in Christ...she reminds me of the most helpful verses and is a strong woman with soul
- Gloria - she is down to earth, practical advice giver and is a great listener to my woes.
- Vit and Paula - these women are positive energy forces in my life.
- Rona - compassionate and practical as hell...she helps me realize perfection is a pipe dream especially when it comes to a 4 year old!!!
Peace
