Henry J and I are rocking and i thought i'd say hi and give an update. Excuse any type-os because...well this is one-handed. Home life is going well s far. The major challenge is, of course, breast feeding. Sore ta-tas. The lactation consultant at the hospital was very helpful but there is a lot to remember! Positioning and wide mouth and angle and fish lips...Adam helps a lot of times by helping henry get latched on and if henry gets a really good latch it doesn't hurt but i've been so engorged that it takes a while to get a good one sometimes. We'll get the hang of it- it can just be highly frustrating when you feel like you're trying so hard and then you don't have a good feeding.
That's enough about that- we're working on it and it'll get there!
Henry is waking up more although the kid does still sleep a lot! He woke himself up just 2 hours after eating twice last night so we didn't have to wake him up to eat those times- (we've been waking him at 3 hours to eat). He's sleeping in his sleep positioner in his crib, bassinet, he slept in his bouncy seat and, of course, on us. Thank you for the prayers and sweet words. We are soaking in this season and grateful for this little gift from God.
More later when I have 2 hands...
5 comments:
I too was a one hand typer. As a mom, you will realize- you just gotta improvise!!
Keep at the nursing, figuring out how to latch is hard, but once you figure it out, it'll be sooooo worth it!
Praying for grace and peace in your home! He is so darling!
Breast feeding can be rocky at first, so don't feel like you are alone in that. I had to buy a breast pump and bottle feed when the baby was around 2 weeks old which worked for us. The baby just preferred the bottle! Best of luck and everything to you and the whole family!
I know you are a great mama! Keep with the nursing....it takes time and practice. Loving the updates. Remember that this time passes SOOOOOOOOO quickly, even though you don't feel that way, try to hold on to every minute. When you have a bad night(if you haven't had one yet), the next one will be better! And parenthood gets a lot easier, which is why I want another!
Hang in there with the breast feeding. I would keep calling or go see the lactation lady if you need to it is worth the effort. I liked the football hold in the beginning. It is easier to see and shove them on.
I agree w/ Melanie on the football hold-much easier at first for me too! keep up the good work mommy! And so glad that you have Adam there to help. Pretty soon it won't hurt anymore and it will just be second nature...
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