If I have a single individual still checking into the blog after such a protracted silence, I'll be surprised. The last few weeks are a blurry composite of fluid -- of all types --and smiles and cuddles and exhaustion. Even Michael eats constantly and he's growing at a rate that has the doctor smiling and shaking her head.
When he was weighed at his two-week appointment, he had gained over a pound in ONE WEEK. Last Thursday, when a nurse visited our house to check on him, she weighed him and he weighed 10 pounds 14.5 ounces. He's been gaining two ounces a day! And he's grown 2.4 inches since his two week doctor's appointment.
OK. So, a few words on the not to easy parts. First, I am of course unbelievably happy that EM is growing as he is. However, sustaining that growth is wearing me out. My boobs are huge and get sore after around the millionth feeding of the day. Again. I'm in love with the boy and am thrilled he is thriving, but the first month of breastfeeding has been exhausting.
So, apologies if this posting is a bit dull. I wanted to check in though. Now, I'm off to get a kiss from EM.
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... so this blog is evolving. With the Bean here and thriving, it's now more a kooky family blog told through Mom, which means it is broad and rambling, and hopefully a bit funny.
5 comments:
i keep checking in! the first 2 months can be hard with breastfeeding. i almost gave up at 6 weeks, but didn't b/c in a snap, it got easier, we were on a schedule and all was well!
take care express milk maybe if you are getting sore and try feeding him with a bottle of breast milk for a feed or 2 that gives you a wee break...
I've been worried about using a bottle just yet as "they say" it's good to wait a month before doing it in case you suddenly have problems with them preferring the bottle to the breast. But I'm counting down until we can start using a bottle at least every now and then... Thanks for keeping up with us!
I am still checking compulsively. I have no advice to offer about breastfeeding. I want to call, but am absolutely terrified of waking an exhausted mother up.
Still thinking about ya! Post more pictures!! He's absolutely adorable!!!
First, Sarah B., call me! And V., I'll post more pictures tomorrow. You know that's something you don't need to ask a new mom twice... ;-)
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