pumping
washing bottles
sanitizing bottles
nursing
holding the baby upright for fifteen minutes after nursing
wiping up spit-up
changing the baby's clothes
stain-treating baby clothes
putting baby clothes in the washing machine
putting baby clothes in the dryer
folding baby laundry
putting away baby laundry
finding baby food recipes
reading baby food recipes
making grocery lists for baby food
making baby food
storing baby food
cleaning up after making baby food
reheating baby food
serving baby food
cleaning up the baby after a solid meal
cleaning up the high chair, table, and floor after a solid meal
loading the dishwasher
checking the baby's diaper
changing the baby's diaper
applying diaper rash cream
cleaning off the baby's foot when she puts it in the dirty diaper
washing your hands
choreographing the day so that feedings and naps are achievable
putting the baby to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
putting the baby back to sleep
holding the baby so she'll sleep
replacing the baby's paci
sterilizing pacis
finding a pacis
sitting in the car in the driveway because the baby fell asleep
bathing the baby
drying off the baby
diapering the baby
draining the bathtub
putting away the soap and shampoo
cleaning up splashed water
putting the washcloths and towel in the hamper
putting the sleep sack on
changing the baby's diaper
washing your hands
picking up baby toys
trimming the baby's nails
buying diapers and wipes
restocking diapers and wipes from storage
reading books to the baby
doing tummy time with the baby
going for walks with the baby
making the baby laugh
kissing the baby
singing to the baby
letting the baby chew on your finger
wiggling your fingers at the baby to entertain her
changing the baby's diaper
washing your hands
saying, "oh dear" and "poor baby" and "I know" and "oh it's so hard" and "mhmm"
putting the baby in the car seat
taking the baby out of the car seat
restocking the diaper bag
debriefing with your partner
tracking when the baby last ate and slept
whisper-screaming at your partner about nap math or being too loud
doing non-baby tasks extremely slowly and quietly so as not to wake the baby
googling questions about the baby
settling the baby in a new spot so you can get something done
responding to texts that depend on the baby ("what time will you be here" "does that work for you" "are you coming over" "what time can I come over" "how was last night" "how's she doing" "how're you doing" "what is she gonna be for halloween")
sending photos of the baby to friends and relatives who live far away
sorting through photos of the baby
blogging about how being a parent takes all the minutes in a day
changing the baby's diaper
washing your hands
~Stephanie
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