Down the road
I know, it’s been quiet lately. I feel quiet. But it’s not quite as evilly quiet as before. So in no particular order:
My sister went off the massive drugs she had been on, and was allowed to shower. A few hours later, she went into labour. After a rather exciting c-section she welcomed my niece into the world at a good healthy weight. In other words, she and medical science did great. I am so pleased for them I cannot say and my niece is gorgeous. I know, because I went to Dallas/Fort Worth and hung out with her for a week. My sister is now having to recover and it will be a long haul.
I do miss Emily, but I find that the two emotions are quite separate. I am truly glad for my sister and it doesn’t really make me any angrier than usual about Emily.
That stress coming off helped. I am only the sister, but it was really really bothering me.
Noah and Carl did fine while I was away. I knew they would, but it was still good. I missed them both terribly. That Noah can really talk on the phone now helped.
Lyria was in raptures taking care of a newborn.
Noah is hillarious right now. He’s just so - almost-4. He is full of theories.
Work is up and down. I am increasing my attempts to be Zen but I am not sure what I think about having such a love/hate relationship. When I love, I love it. But when I hate I want to slit my wrists. It’s odd. If it does not level out, I will worry.
I have made an attempt to be more present and also to leave room for others to be more present and that has helped some. (Good call J.) But it’s still a struggle to find the joys that were coming easily earlier.
I’ve upped my vitamin consumption, esp. B12 and that seems to be helping too.
We’re planning a pirate party. Arrrrgh!
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Lovely to hear so much good news. Congratulations, Auntie!
I hope work does level out soon.
It would be great to hear some of Noah’s theories, if they are blogable :-)
Congratulations on the birth of your niece! I hope your sister has recovered physically and is doing the work for her emotional recovery, as well. And that there are lots of beautiful niece photos in your inbox from time to time, too.