Well, we have survived our first week without Dad! I have a great appreciation for moms and dads that have raised their children on their own because it sure isn't easy! Thankfully, I only have to do it for 6 months. Anyway, Ellie, Otis and I made it through the first seven days and are establishing our own little routine. Life has become a cycle of feeding the babe and walking the dog with lots of diaper changes in between. The day is non stop and I'm lucky to get a shower before 10pm but I'm sort of enjoying the simplicity of it all and I truly feel fortunate that I get to witness Ellie as she grows and changes every day.
Ellie doesn't sleep much during the day but she will nap in the stroller so it works out well - Otis gets his walk and Ellie gets her nap. This morning, we even attempted running with the jogging stroller and the car seat attachment. Otis did a good job of not getting in the way of the stroller wheels and Ellie went right to sleep. There is mixed information on when to run with your baby even with a car seat adapter...concerns range from ensuring that your babe has good neck support and the stroller has good shock absorption. We seemed to do well with the car seat adapter on the Bob Revolution and we stuck to to the flat path or paved sidewalks. Ellie loves the movement and it's the only time she will nap during the day and then Otis and I get a little exercise. By the time we got back, I think everyone was a little happier!
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