Things are going well around here … but a bit crazy as you might guess from my lack of meaningful communication. The days are absolutely flying, propelled by the rigorous feeding schedule of a newborn. I am trying to sit back and enjoy the ride as much as possible. Matt goes back to work on Wednesday and I am dreading this in some ways, but also looking forward to seeing what my next 3.5 months are going to look like and getting into a routine. Many people do it and I'm sure we'll manage.
The biggest pitfall we've encountered so far is nursing. After a promising start, we're having latch problems … and I'm having a lot of pain as a result. Today we went back to the hospital to see the lactation consultant. She was very helpful and we got things going right while I was there, but I haven't been able to duplicate it since and have spent a lot of time frustrated with a cranky baby. He is getting a lot of pumped milk at the moment so I can get some healing time. I am going to try to go back in tomorrow for more help. The good news is that he's back up to his birth weight and all signs point towards thriving with a capital T. I'm anxious to get the breastfeeding thing settled … the nurse/pump routine is exhausting.
As for the rest of the family, we are all doing pretty well. Tabby is loving her little brother and being a huge help to Matt and I, though she remains a bit fragile and clingy. Matt is pulling triple duty as baby pacifier, toddler rangler and wife's valet with a cheerful smile (we're quite lucky to have him). As for me, I'm painkiller free and moving around pretty much normally, even if not much else is quite to “normal” yet.
Good luck with everything. I hope that the nursing situation gets worked out … sorry that there are some problems. It's GREAT that you're checking with the lactation consultant ~ I hope that all goes well. He is SO cute!!! Wow, I remember those days.
Gosh the little guy is adorable. I am glad your getting help for nursing. Sorry you are in pain. Good luck with Matt returning to work!!
He is adorable! I had some latch problems with Luci early on, and I used a nipple shield for a few weeks, which seemed to work. I'm sure your lactation consultant has a lot more ideas. Hope it gets better for you soon, and that you're back to your fabulous self soon.
Baby Ben doesn't even look like a newborn in that picture. He looks so alert!