Co- parenting Isn't always the easiest of jobs, especially when you only just found out you have a child. How do you adjust so quickly to parenthood whilst also trying to get along with your ex?
I was sat on my bed scrolling through TikTok when I heard little whimpers from the baby monitor, my little Blakey had woken up. I got up and walked to her room which was opposite mine. I opened the door and Blake immediately knew it was me.
B: 'mwama' she said between tears A: 'hi bub'
I walked over to her crib where she was sat crying but not intensely just a little teary. I opened her shutters because I drew them so the light wouldn't wake her up. I also turned off her nightlight because even though it wasn't night time he curtains were blackout making her room pretty dark. I went over and scooped her out her crib and she cuddled into my neck. I couldn't make out why she was so sad. She was still in her grow bag (I hope people know what I mean but I will include a pic) she slept with that and then her pink star blanket. I kept her paci in as she was a little grumpy and we went back to my room.
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(This is what I mean by a grow bag you know so they don't need a duvet)
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(If u were wondering this is kinda what Blake looks like she just got brown eyes, and yes i know this little girl is Payson but for story purposes just go with it)
I sat down on my bed with Blake still cuddled up to me. She was very cranky so I just went along with her being clingy. It was about 2pm and I wondered if she may want a snack.
A: 'Blakey do you want a snack?'
She nodded her head so I took that as a yes. I carried her into the living room and placed her on the couch and played some cartoons on Netflix. I went to the kitchen (it's like open plan like Addison's actual apartment she lives in) and I began to make her a snack. I cut up some melon which was her favourite and then also got a little bowl of goldfish. I took them through to her and her face lit up as I sat them down in front of her.
B: 'tank ywo' (thank you) A: 'that's okay baby' B: 'dink mama' A: 'ok I will get you a drink' I made my way back to the kitchen and got her sippy cup out of the cupboard and poured just water in. I knew she would want juice but I was trying to wean her off drinking so much juice. I went back and gave her the drink and surprisingly she drank it without realising. I was about to sit down with her until my phone started ringing.
•on call•
'Hey addi' 'Hey dix' 'So I was just wondering if you and Blake wanted to come out with me?'she asks 'Yeah sure what time? I say back 'I can be there at 2:40?' 'Yep that works see you then' 'Okay see you later'
•end of call•
I needed to change Blake's out fit as she had spilt stuff down it. And then I needed to just put some mascara and lip gloss on and then i think we should be good to go. I went to check if Blake had finished her snack which she had.
A: 'Blakey we're gonna go see auntie Dixie' B: 'pwixie?' A: 'yes!! Let's go get ready'
I was very close to Dixie. We had been ever since I started social media. She has been through it all with me and when I say all I mean all. I can never thank her enough for the things she does for me.
I went into Blake's room and placed her on the floor so she could she run around or play with her toys. I opened her closet and found her a cute but comfy little outfit. I grabbed a fresh diaper and some wipes and I lied her down on the floor so I could change her. I got her dressed and then placed some socks on her. We walked to my room so I could get ready.
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^Blakes outfit^
Blake was on my bed messing it up and I got dressed quickly and then walked to my dressing table and just quickly popped some make up on. I sprayed a bit do perfume and then I needed to pack a bag for Blake. I was debating to take her stroller or not but I figured I would just wait and ask Dixie when she got here if I was going to need it or not. I grabbed my baby bag which I have used ever since Blake was born just because it was not too big but I could always fit our stuff inside. I packed Blake a spare outfit, some more diapers and then some wipes along with all the other basics. I got her an extra sweater because it was November here and so it might get colder later. I got her a little like baby granola bar in case she got hungry and then her sippy cup. I always feel that I pack way too much but I usually end up needing it all.
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^addison's outfit and hair^
It was now 2:35 and Dixie said she was 5 mins away. I was chasing Blake round so I could get her shoes on but she wasn't having any of it.
A: 'Blake we need to put your shoes on so we can go out with Dixie' B: 'pixie??' A: 'yes now come and get your shoes on'
I managed to get her to sit down and as I began to put her shoes on Dixie walked through the door.
A: 'hey dix' D: 'hey addi' A: 'we will be with you in 2 secs just Blake was refusing to put her shoes on' I say tying Blake's lace. D: 'don't worry about it' she says laughing. A: 'right you're done Blakey go say hi to Dixie' B: 'hewo pwixie' she says making grabby hands to Dixie. D: 'hey bubba' she say picking her up. A: 'right let's go' I say closing the door
