Just thinking...: 2 weeks 4 days

Sunday, May 1, 2011

2 weeks 4 days

Ok, I really had intentions of updating weekly, Ha! As you can see that did not happen. We are settling in. It is crazy the schedule you are on, if you even call it that! I am trying to breastfeed. Are you kidding me? I have realized that some women are milk factories and some are not. Some have to work much harder at it. I would not be a milk factory. Everyone keeps saying that it will get easier. I figure it has to or there is no way women would do this, especially for a year or more. I was told that it is typically harder for first time moms, especially if you have a c-section. Apparently since you did not have your kiddo go through the birth canal your body was not triggered that you had him, therefore telling your body to make milk. Cole left the hospital a little jaundice, barely though, but to get rid of it we had to give him 2 oz of formula after every other feeding. Well, my body was producing tbl spoons then he gets this gush of 2 oz. It turned into formula at ever feeding because he would get so mad and be sucking on his hands and screaming. It was like where is the fountain that had all the fast flowing milk? We went to the doctor and his jaundice was gone, he had gained 8 oz in 3 days (doctor said she wants him to gain an ounce a day), and she helped me with breast feeding too. It did seem to get better, but I am still having to supplement. I do not feel that I will ever make enough to satisfy my big, aggressive boy (what they called him at the hospital :) but I am going to do what I can for now. Like a friend (one who completely believes in breastfeeding, had NO problems, and breastfeed all 4 of her kids for a year) of mine said "When you only accomplish nursing and caring for him today, you did what you were called to do. For most people it's not easy to nurse, so don't be discouraged, and each day you do it is so good for him, so be proud of yourself. Don't think it comes easy for everyone." So that is what I am doing, one day at a time. Everyday I am able to give him breast milk is one more day of the best nutrition. If that day ends tomorrow, I did my best for as long as I could.
His sleeping is hit or miss. He started off pretty good, about 4+ hr stretches, then it was every 2 hrs. I thought maybe a growth spurt? Who knows? last night was a 3 hr stretch, fed, then a 4 hr stretch. So I guess I cannot complain with that.
I had a doctors appointment this week and checked out great. The doctor said I am healing quickly and looking good. So that was good to hear. I go back in a month for my 6 week check up.
Cole is so funny and has so many expressions (I know you cannot imagine that from our kid-Hahaha). Casey and I just sit and watch him and laugh. We are having the best time with him. Casey went back to work this week. I had to send pics and videos during the day to him, since I think he had some Cole withdrawals :) My mom was with me this past week. That was nice to hang out and get a few things done. This week is just Cole and I. I know it will be fine. Looking forward to new adventures :)
A few pics from the last 10 days...