Stuck inside all Summer

Everyone kept saying to me “aren’t you glad you aren’t pregnant during the summertime?” I would much rather be pregnant during summer and strut my little bikinis with my bump at the pool than worry constantly about an overheating newborn in southern summer heat. On top of that, I’m nap trapped all day during the most fun time of year while everyone else goes and parties or relaxes outdoors.

My baby is only 8 weeks and summer is already halfway over. His wake windows are so short so once we finally make it to where we’re going, it’s time for a nap again. He only contact naps right now so it means he has to go into the carrier- which I can’t do in this heat!

I try to find indoor activities to do together like going on a walk in the mall or the aquarium but I’m burnt out on these things and I miss the damn sun. The only time we can get outside is in the morning and then it’s too hot by 9am. In the evening, it’s cooler but the mosquitoes are out. I also feel so guilty that he doesn’t get to spend much time outdoors. I was looking forward to spending time on my patio with my newborn but this heat makes it impossible even in the shade.

I’m going to go nuts. I just want to lather myself in something that smells like artificial coconut and go sit by the pool with a refreshing drink and talk shit with my friends but it looks like that will have to wait.