Thanks so much everyone for their support. It means a lot to me that people understand what I am going through. I've post on another site that is just women with new babies and it sounds like I am definately not alone in this. there seem to be a lot of dads that don't get really involved until the baby is a bit older and more 'interesting'. I think it is a crock. The dh has been really good with the baby this week, now he's got the baby again this weekend. I'm hoping for the best. If he would take the baby out more and follow the same sort of schedule I do then I think he would manage much better. Being cooped up in the house for 2 days I would probably go nuts with the baby as well.

Jenniffer - hope things went well, let us know how it's going.

Kitty - you were in no way responsible for what that man did, the same thing would have happened even if he hadn't assaulted you. I hope this a--hole was put in jail for a long time?

Dyan - where do you get the energy to get up at 4am??? I'd have to go to bed at 7 or 8pm to get up that early. I don't even get up that early when I have to be at work for 7am. I get up after 6. Before the baby I would get up at about 6:45 as we live very close to my workplace. I'd get up, get dressed and be out the door in about 2 minutes.

Take care all, Happy Hump Day.

Jen.. did you watch Oprah yesterday? I thought of you. They discussed what true motherhood is like.

I've just started taking time for myself... ie. scrapping and yoga.

Since I've started working part time Jim is beginning to realize all that I do.. we are starting to work better as a team. We only have one child. I don't have a clue how parents do it with more!

btw, Sara is almost 3.. I've had the house to myself a total of one hour since she was born. Sure, I can go out by myself.. but what I really want is my house to myself!

Dana

Dana - I know exactly what you mean!! I always used to spend a lot of time alone and in this past year I've had Drake with me 24/7. I miss him a lot when he's at daycare but I also miss my 'me' time. I wish I had seen that Oprah, it sounds good. BTW I've got all kinds of scrapbook stuff, just haven't got to the actual scrapping part.

Whew 4 pages!!

I'm starting a new thread. Be prepared for some tough talk!