How Much is Too Much?

I've been asking myself this question for several weeks now. It's amazing how many times a day and in how many different scenarios this can come up.

1. She's still hungry, should I give her more ounces? How much is too much?

Well Little Miss Piggy is eating 4 ounces at every feeding. We've been supplementing with formula because I'm not making even close enough to this as far as breast milk is concerned. Some days she will even be hungry as soon as 2 1/2 hours after her last feeding. I've heard that babies will not overeat; that they'll quit when they're full, but I'm not sure how much truth is behind this. I mean when does this concept go out the window? I know that there are plenty of times when I will just keep eating even though I know I'm full. I also know that this type of eating causes obesity. First of all I don't want my child to be obese. Second of all I don't want to be the one responsible for my child being obese if it ever were to happen.

Because of our lifestyles, I don't think this will happen. We are very active and even with the times when we "overeat", I will go out for a long run to get rid of those extra calories. I hope I can pass this on to Lila.

2. She pooped again. How much is too much?

Most days we go through about 3-4 dirty diapers, but there are some days when we're pushing th 6-8 dirty diapers. This isn't every day, but it concerns me a little when this happens. I guess I should be happy that she isn't inheriting my constipation issues. I'd rather be going several times a day than only a couple times a week. :)

3. She's crying...again and I can't get her to stop. How much is too much?

I know sometimes babies just need to cry it out, but it breaks my heart not knowing what I can do to help her. I will try to rock her, walk with her, bounce her, swing her, change her...yet nothing seems to help. So I let her sit in her swing and cry. It usually only lasts about 5 minutes or so, but it seems like 2 hours sometimes.

Right now we're sitting her watching some Monday Night Football, just starting because of the rain delay. I doubt I'll make it til the end of the game. Lila is sitting with Daddy on the couch (because she won't sit in her seat right now without crying) showing him how strong she is getting. Her neck muscles are already developing and she is able to hold her head up for minutes at a time. She is already thinking it's a game. After a few minutes she will just head butt him right in the chest or the face. It's absolutely hilarious. I can't help but smile when I look over at them. She's so happy to see him when he comes home; ok so maybe it's me that is so excited, but still, I know she is too!

A lot of people think it's such a good life being home all day with a newborn, but believe me, it's a pretty demanding job. I love my Lila, but there are some days that I'd rather be a work! Any of you who are moms know what I'm talking about. Of course when it's time for me to actually go back to work, I'll be crying because I just want to stay at home with my baby! Ehhh I guess I can't have my cake and eat it too. I so appreciate that my hubby goes to work everyday (and works overtime most days) so that I can stay at home and take care of Lila. I just wish we were so rich that we could both stay home everyday. Unfortunately, we do not live in a soap opera and that is not going to happen. Oh well, one can wish.

On another note, I was going to try to get started on some ab work, but it didn't happen today. I'm 3 weeks postpartum and am really wanting my old body back. I've lost almost all the weight, but everything is so SOFT. I can't stand it. If I can't run, at least give me the strength to get my abs back in shape. So I'm aiming for tomorrow if Lila will be a good girl and sleep somewhere other than in my arms! Here's to hoping!