My SO and I have managed to keep our little squishy alive for a full month and I couldn't be more proud. He is getting big fast, at his one month check up he has gained 1lb 2oz since birth. Since my last update I have begun pumping breast milk to begin introducing Mags to the bottle. I have learned to not pump too much too fast, especially if you are going to be knocking your child out with copious amounts of fresh air between feedings. I felt like my chest was going to explode by the end of the fourth of July celebration the other night! Pumping is going well and I managed to sleep longer than 3 hours in a row for the first time in a month the other morning, it was glorious. I have decided to definitely maintain at least some actual breast feeding for the health and bonding benefits but letting Mister feed the baby and have his own bonding time makes me feel better about giving him the bottle. He took to it right away and I really enjoy seeing exactly how much he is taking in.
After his one month appointment the doctor says he is doing just fine. While he was there he needed a shot, he did very well and didn't seem to notice til it was over and only took a second of cuddles and shhing to calm back down.
No comments:
Post a Comment