Brief post while she is resting...
This Christmas, we are truly blessed. Our angel is really a sweet little girl -- she's having more waking time, and is so beautiful. I feel SO good about what we've done with her so far, and that both Joe and I are dealing with the sleep deprivation ok.
I wish...
*I felt more capable as a mom! I have tons of questions, and I have no idea if we're doing things right.
*Breastfeeding was going better. I'm making tons of milk, but she does NOT like being naked and at the breast, and her latching is getting worse. Unfortunately, the LC is not working this weekend because of the holiday, so Monday is the first time I can get a consult. The bottom line is that one of the night shift nurses talked me into giving her a bottle that first night, and I caved... :( So now she is wanting more and more to have a bottle nipple instead of mine. Plus, now I'm dealing with engorgement, so it's harder for her to suckle. I am pumping for a few minutes to relieve the engorgement and soften the breast, but she is just not a fan of side sucking. We tried football hold (best success at the beginning, now not so much), cross hold and then tonight, side lying (which was hard becuase my nipple points the wrong direction). :( (Moms, any help? Suggestions?)
*She would poop. She's gone almost 36 hours without a poop, but is having plenty of wet diapers.
Monday is our pediatrician's appointment -- I cannot wait until it gets here so I can get some reassurance that this is all normal and ok!!
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