Here is a pic of my little man... happy to have his momma home! I love how much gas makes them look like they are smiling ha.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Finally Home and Feeling Better
Even though I have been home since Thursday, I am just now caught up on my sleep and feeling better. Austin probably appreciates a happier mommy! Not alot has really happened since I got home other than that I have the most perfect calm baby! He is wonderful.... we are already on a pretty good schedule and I get plenty of sleep at night. I am not sure how long this will last, but I am soaking it in all I can! Austin had his first doctor appointment on Friday and everything is perfect. He weighs 8lbs, 8 ozs and shrunk a little to 20 3/4 inches. The doctor said that he doesn't need to see him again til he is 2 months. Other than that... I am a little sad because I am not able to breastfeed anymore. When I got sick and was in the hospital my body had to take care of itself and stopped producing milk. Still to this day I am trying to pump/feed and I can't even get 1 oz out in like 45 minutes.... I will continue to try for awhile but the doctor said that I should just take care of myself and that Austin is so healthy and that formula is so close to breast milk nowadays that he will be fine. I am not sure how I feel about this but I am trying all I can.
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Hey, I am so glad you are doing better! And truly, don't worry about the breastfeeding thing. I know how people talk so much about how it is best, and how dare anyone not breast feed, but some people just don't get the chance and that is ok. I only nursed Libby for 3 months because she was so bad at it that I couldn't take it anymore. She did great on formula and is doing fine...healthy and smart! I know there are expectations and it is a bummer that you will have to miss out on this, but Austin sounds happy and healthy and that is what is important. And if I may make suggestion, generic formula (comparable to Enfamil Lipil,) was my favorite, approved by my well-loved and trusted pediatrician, and costs a lot less, especially if purchased at Costco! Generic is fine. I'm always available if you have any questions! Hugs!
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