week 5 realizations
I’ve come to realize that as difficult as two babies are to take care of, it’s my hormones getting back to normal that causes the most trouble. I’m very aware that some days I’m on top of the world and able to deal with the crying with no problems. But some days, it sends me into the pit of despair - spiraling thoughts down into the deepest depression. I don’t think it’s post-partum though, more like extended baby blues. I say that because I can snap out of it in a matter of minutes, recognizing it for what it is and focusing my thoughts back into the here and now and the positive things and people in my life.
This week I did ask for help. Brad’s mom is going to come and help out in a couple weeks, Dusty is going to come by at lunch times and Alissa and Zonk offered the same. Someone stopping in for an hour to give me a chance to eat or take a shower is a huge help. Why is asking for help so difficult?
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I am so happy that you are asking for help! If I had it to do over again, I would have asked for help (as I had literally none) and I think I would have enjoyed my babies a LOT more. So this is a great move for both you AND the boys! Glad to hear all is going well :)