Two weeks ago I gave birth to my son, almost exactly three years after my daughter; arriving the day before her birthday. It was a very different experience as he arrived within 3.5 hours of the first contraction and within 17 minutes of arriving at the hospital!
So far, I’ve been surprised to notice how my use of technology has changed in those three years. In most cases the technology was previously available, but just hadn’t made it in to my life.
- we made the initial birth announcement by group text message as opposed to email (this is partly down to having a phone I can manage to text from and being on an inclusive package)
- showing off our son on Skype to my sister in Japan within 5 hours of him being born, last time although I was registered on Skype I only got a webcam the following Christmas
- my smart phone enables me to keep up to date with friends, family and news through email, facebook and news apps, and I can use it one handed so it is easy to use while I’m nursing, previously I had to find a bit of time to use my computer
- again I can use my ebook reader with one hand enabling me to read books while nursing, with my daughter I gave up on books and usually watched television
So now all I need to do is find some technology that will enable me to write blog posts while feeding…
My name is Kate Davis and I'm working towards a happier and successful life and this blog follows my journey. I work almost full time as an environmental consultant and project manager and I'm the mother to a beautiful two year daughter.
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I LOVE the photo! I tried breastfeeding and using laptop with son no 1, but gave up. Completely agree with you now on the smartphone, could NOT be without it
Congratulations on the birth!
Yes smart phone is a must, it enables me to respond to comments while feeding like now. I’ve thought about a tablet, but don’t think I’d be able to use it one handed. Plus I don’t need to try and use my laptop as I can do most things from my phone.