My two cents

I have to say, I'm quite impressed with all I've heard about Sarah Palin. Can I vote for her and Obama? I read about her a few months ago and was impressed then. As more details come out she still sounds great. She sounds like a tough lady who goes after what she wants and has a great family life. I wish more women had the opportunity to hold a job that allows them to work with the baby and/or children alongside them.

The only thing that bothers me is that I hope people don't start to think all women should give birth and be back to work right away. I know I wouldn't want to be back at work within days of giving birth. I don't doubt that there are some women for whom that wouldn't be a problem. But I think for the vast majority it really would not be a wise choice. I remember after Justin was born Tom was on vacation so he continued our plans to go do some shopping. Days after giving birth I was out on my feet shopping and it really kicked my butt. I remember one day our last stop was AC Moore, which I would normally have loved, but I was just so tired I couldn't wait to get out. When I got home I laid down with the baby and I felt as though I'd been beat up all over. Every single part of my body hurt. I am not exagerating. They don't call labor labor for nothing. It is work for your body and you do need to do some healing. How long would depend on your overall health, how the pregnancy and delivery went, any complications, and of course the baby's health.
I keep wondering how she does it though, because newborns are rather demanding. Sure they sleep a lot, but they also eat and eliminate a lot too. I do remember wishing, particularly with Justin, that I could go back to work with him in the sling. There is a period of time when you adopt a routine, when he could have just slept quietly in there while I worked. I would have had to stop to change and feed him, but for a while, it would have been easy to work my part time nightshift job. Once they're mobile that changes! I don't see how she was able to return so early and acomplish things with a full time job like hers. I understand that she has a lot of help, but still! No matter how you look at it, it's an impressive accomplishment. I wish her luck.