The Great Baby Migration of 2007

Every morning the baby and I have a routine . . . and if we are lucky it all goes according to mommy's dabolical plan.

4:00 AM Diaper Change, quick wet wipe rub down, and removal of warm bedtime clothing that Daddy dressed him in

4:15 AM Beastfeed for at least 10 min - to a max of 30 min (at 30 min we get to warm, cuddly, and sleepy

4:45 AM Bottle Suppliment of 2.5-3 oz (may include some pumped breastmilk)

5:15 AM Burp and Fall Asleep (the baby of course not me)

5:30 AM Pump

6:15 AM If baby is still asleep - run downstairs to feed cat and self

6:30 AM Hurry up and take a shower and dress

7:00 AM (Hopefully baby is still asleep or may be waking up again now) Pack up the night's used bottles, and ANYTHING you think you may need during the day - you might not get to come back upstairs until bedtime again. Packing usually includes, extra clothing, diapers, wipes, coldie bottle pack, bottles, blankets, and binkies (pacifiers of thoses not in the know), and burp clothes.

** Note - Sometimes this takes several trips and you have to be very skillul to carry all of this while carrying the sleeping tot in the baby carrier, becasue Daddy is either still sleeping or is working and can't help.

The Great Baby Migration happens twice a day - everyday and takes much planning and preparation. Once to start the day and once to end the day. Mommy only has once to do it right then the crying and fussiness begins so you quickly larn all the gear you will need during your shift.

If you haven't witnessed or experinced The Great Baby Migration I highly recommend a planning session otherwise you will be running all over the house trying to gather what you think you need amidst the blood curdling screams of your tot.