It occurs to me that the one thing I always have by my side (not including Ryder) is my Blackberry. I’m not obsessed with email or feel the need to respond to each and every message I get in immediate time, but I have to say that having access to my messages (and mobile Facebook app) has done wonders for me over the last 6.5 months. It’s so nice to be able to stay in touch with friends, read what’s happening in other’s lives and upload the occasional (ok, frequent) status update and pictures about Ryder’s little world. I feel connected, like I’m in the loop with people I care about.
As every new mom (or those of you with baby number 2 at home) knows, sitting down at a computer is a luxury we don’t often get! When it’s naptime for baby, it’s often naptime for mom (ha!) or there’s laundry, cleaning or eating that needs to be done!
If you don’t have one already and are at least somewhat technically inclined – I would definitely say get a Blackberry, iPhone or some other “smart” phone that you can stay in touch with. At the very least, you can read a few status updates while you’re breastfeeding.
Love the Crackberry! Wish I would have had it when the girls were smaller, especially Zoe who as the second child did not get as much coverage as Madailine. I’m glad you use your too, we love seeing the Rydie man grow up instantly!