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March 2009
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By Amy Troy I'm back on the weekend anchor desk after having Baby Reese on Election day. I snapped this photograph to share a little of the joy Reese brings every day. She melts my heart! Luckily, I'm only leaving her Saturdays and Sundays for now - you don't get back these early days with Baby. And luckily, I'm only working part-time for now - the sleep deprivation that comes with a newborn is off the hook! All you Moms out there, who, with a wink and a nod, warned I wouldn't rest again until Reese graduated from High School - you weren't kidding. However, no one spelled out I'd be getting by on just a few hours of sleep. Or how challenging that would be. I'm now writing and anchoring the news with a heck of a lot of caffeine and Visine. So - from this first-time Mom and life-long career gal -- here's a 'heads up' to all the Moms-to-be out there (including some in our KGW newsroom). You're going to face a severe lack of sleep. For months on end. And it's a killer. Sometimes you'll only get one hour of rest - ONE HOUR - in between feeding your baby and all the other tasks that come with her... a dozen or more diaper changes a day, mountains of laundry, etc. Sometimes you'll be up all night with a sick baby, you'll be completely exhausted, yet you'll still have to roll into work and be flawless on the job (and look flawless too.) And somehow you will rise to the occasion. It will be hard - but you will rise to the occasion. It's been a life-changing three months, to say the least. And just the beginning of a wonderful journey. My husband and I are savoring every day with our daughter. Hats off to all you working parents out there! 6 CommentsLeave a comment |
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yes, when my son was born, I considered one day, not as a 24 hour clock, but a three hour clock.
I'd alternate every other three hour set to get one hour of sleep during that time.
My son also had colic which was a challenge too.
Then before you know it, they grow up.
Babies, we found were very portable. You can have a life and do things with your child. It just takes longer to get out the door. We used to look at each other and decide to go or do something and then we're out the door. After our son was born, then it took at least an hour to get ready and go out the door.
Cherish all these moments. They grow up way too fast.
Congratulations! Love the equine inspired outfit too. Such a cute little girl. I saw the picture you shared of Reese meeting your horse on your first Saturday back, I hope your horse is either not jealous or is enjoying his 'semi-retirement' break.
She's gorgeous! (Just like her mom!) And even in hi-def you wouldn't know about your sleep issues. MY trouble is staying awake to watch @ 11:00!
Welcome back!
I love your baby. She is so adorable. Keep up the great work on becoming a new mother! And take care of yourself as well also!
Paul
Hi Amy,
Reese is absolutely adorable!! You are right,you and your husband are totally blessed. Do cherish ALL the moments with her as she is only this tiny one time and you don't want to miss anything. Yes even the sleep depravation!! Cuz years from now you will look back and remember the bonding time you had while not sleeping!
It will be interesting to see Stephanie in a few months (hee hee) She has been warned by many viewers and she is seeing you first hand too so she does have a heads up.
Keep posting pics of your little sweetheart, I love baby pictures and it's fun to see how she is growing.
Being short on sleep will only last a short period of time. My "boo-bear" baby is now 19. How I miss those simpler days. Enjoy everybit of it. The years do fly by.