My posts may be short and sweet for the next few weeks as I learn how to deal with an infant that seemingly spends 20+ hours a day eating, pooping, and sleeping. And it's almost impossible for me to "just sleep when the baby sleeps" since he often cries if I put him down. I've just resigned myself to the fact that I am not going to get much done over the next couple of months, so it's a good thing I don't begin working again until the end of June! And for all of you out there who have called or e-mailed me with no response, please don't take it personally. I am lucky if I get to check my e-mail once every three days, and returning phone calls is even more sporadic. Yikes.
So, the big thing with Gavin this week is that he's not gaining enough weight. He was supposed to have gained seven ounces over the past week to bring him back up to his birth weight, but he only gained two. It's so sad. I feel like I've been starving my baby! My pediatrician referred me to a lactation consultant, though, and she is working with me to get G's weight back up again. We have a weigh-in on Monday, so hopefully he will be on his way to packing on the ounces. I have had to give him formula a few times to supplement and was a little bummed out about that. But, we are more concerned that he plumps up at this point.
This Saturday’s Recipes by The Pioneer Woman
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This Saturday is a brand new episode of “Home Sweet Home” on Food Network.
My kids are helping me shoot it, my production company in the UK is editing
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3 comments:
Good job Laura! Calling in the lac consultant is tough but worth every penny. Second time around I scheduled the lac constultant in advance regardless about needing help.
Hang in there gal. It is ROUGH. I've learned that giving formula via bottle is diappointing but a good thing; Keep Joe on speed dial and don't hesitate to say "come home!". Sometimes just not being alone is all you need to make it thru.
As my mom says "this too shall pass." It does and you look back and somehow don't remember all the really hard stuff (or at least not a much). I think selective memory must be God's way of populating the earth!
Hang in there girl...it does get better. Just wait until he starts smiling. Only a few more weeks!
Enjoy these first few months of not doing anything. It's a nice change. Especially since you will find yourself so sleep-deprived at times. I couldn't always nap when Harrison napped either. (Not that he would nap long as a newborn!)
Look into a baby carrier or two, he may really love them and it will free you up to do things. Here are a couple links to sites that will give you basic information.
www.thebabywearer.com
www.mamatoto.org
www.naturalchild.org
You can also check with your local La Leche League or NINO (Nine-In Nine-Out) organization.
But the 2008 International Baby Wearing Conference is coming up in your area! How cool is that! I'm jealous (even though I only occasionally carry Harrison on my back now days...)
So I know, too much information. Take your time but I think you will love wearing him! It's so bonding, too. Harrison loved facing out in my pouch, loved the wrap and still asks to get up in the Mai Tei.
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