Cup Of Joe

From the moment I first found out we were going to be parents, my coffee addiction was rudely disrupted, first by nausea, and then by the fact that caffeine passed on in my breast milk would wire Eva for sound. Even during a rare trip to Starbucks for a seasonal treat (pumpkin spice latte...mmm!), I always had to make sure it was decaf. Now that Eva only occasionally nurses at night and before her mid-day nap, I decided it was safe to re-introduce my morning cup of coffee. We're having chilly fall weather, after all, so it's perfect timing. However, I wasn't prepared for my body's reaction after a nearly two-year caffeine hiatus. I started feeling nervous and jittery after only half a cup, and found it rather uncomfortable. I guess I'll have to back down to half-cafe. I'll have to really boost my resistance before even considering my former favorite caffeine-laden treat: a creamy coffee drink at Cinnabon called a Mochalatta Chill.