Just wanted to do a quick post, since I haven't had a chance to check in since late Tuesday night. Our stay at the hospital was great-- we had the most amazing nurses who took such great care of us and were always there when we needed them. I was actually a little sad to go home!
We came home from the hospital on Thursday night and are working on getting settled into a routine. Our days & nights are totally turned around at this point and we're trying to establish a better schedule so that the little man doesn't sleep all day, then party all night long! (The past two nights, we haven't gotten him settled and asleep until between 4-5am) I must say, he is a great sleeper though-- when we finally get him down for the night, he's sleeping about 5 hours.
Breastfeeding, although difficult, is getting better. My milk came in on Friday and by yesterday I was so engorged that Liam couldn't latch on and I was in tears from the pain. Thank God for hot showers, breastpumps, bottles & his Marmi (my mom) to feed him. (I really didn't want to introduce a bottle this early, but desperate times call for desperate measures and pumping breastmilk certainly doesn't make me a traitor to breastfeeding! I've learned to soften my breasts by pumping before he eats, so he has not needed any bottles today.)
Overall, he's really content-- especially during the day. He hates having his diaper changed and hates getting dressed, but he loves being held and his swing.
We have our first pediatrician's appointment tomorrow-- fingers crossed that everything goes well and that he is healthy!
awwhh! love the cute photos!! sorry to hear he thinks it is party time until 4 AM! that will get better with time. :) sounds like breastfeeding is getting better for you! do whatever works! definitely never too early to introduce a bottle especially if it helps things for you. i lived with icepacks in my bra for a week. hope your doctors appt is good tommorrow!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I gave Hannah a bottle "early" too, better that than both of us in tears! Glad it's getting better though!! Partying at night is so much fun :) I have a feeling I'll be partying all night since I've heard both of my kids coughing already. Bring on cold season! But not for you- you keep that baby in a bubble :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! I've been waiting for an update!! So glad things are going well for you!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pictures! I love to see them. Looks like your little man is fully integrated at this point :) I can't wait to follow your time together.
ReplyDeleteso sweet! :) The bottle early really isn't such a bad idea... I waited too long with my daughter (6 weeks), and she NEVER would take a bottle. lol I started at 2 weeks with my son.
ReplyDeleteAwww Stef! He is adorable!! Love the pics you posted so far!!! You have to let me know when you will be bringing Liam for his first trip to Charleston, so I can meet your little man in person!!
ReplyDeleteAw he's so perfect - honestly - he's a perfect looking little boy!!! Thanks for sharing pictures and updating us, you have been in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHe is so adorable Stef. I'm so thrilled for you and Rob.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie!!
ReplyDeletehe is just so adorable. Congratulations!
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