Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Packing for Lily

Tonight I am attempting to pack to go to Virginia and visit our families for Thanksgiving, and realizing it is much more difficult to pack with a baby. In the past, Josh and I could just throw some clothes in a bag and head out. Now I have about a thousand extra things to worry about. How many diapers (wipes, outfits, socks, bibs, blankets, burp cloths, swaddles, etc.) should I pack? Should we take a swing or bouncy seat to entertain her? Should I take books and toys (even though she hasn't been playing with any here)? Should I pump and try to take breast milk? Should I take my pump to pump there? Should I take her bath tub or bath supplies? Should I take our monitor?

Not to mention my worries about how she is going to sleep in a new place. It's amazing how comfortable I've become in our "normal" routine. It is easy to care for her here. I know where everything is and how everything works. I realize, however, that all she really needs is clothing and food, which I keep handy at all times :), and she will be fine. I still worry that changing that routine and the normalcy of our days will make her upset, but from what I hear it's probably much easier on her than on me!

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