I finally got a free minute. It's been a feeding marathon since we got back from the hospital Friday night. We've been trying to fatten Jillian up, so every two hours I've been feeding regardless whether she's hungry or not. I'm loving all the cuddles, but it's been driving me nuts. My nipples are being used for about 1.5hrs out of every 2hrs, which is completely crazy (I get slightly longer in between feedings at night). I'm trying to avoid formula supplements, so I've been supplementing her feeding with pumped milk. We have an appointment tomorrow morning for another weight check and then hopefully we can ease up. Poor girl had a tough time latching because she's been so sleepy. I wish I could let her work up an appetite on her own. When she's hungry she does great, so there's a plus. I've been using Lansinoh lanolin and the gel pads that you put in the fridge and I'm surviving all the nipple torture. Meanwhile, I feel like a regular MOO cow. I dripped down my torso and leg earlier and it was absolutely nuts. My boobs are out of control.
SB, Katie is gorgeous. Congrats!
Wez, it stinks about the speeding warning.
Sherri, welcome back. I would love to see some pictures. I'm not on Facebook. Can you post a link to your birth story?
Eve, thanks for the BF advice. I've been trying to do just one boob at a time. Either way, both get pumped every few hours so I can supplement with breast milk instead of formula. I feel like it's a battle, but I'm winning. I can't wait to toss out or donate the rest of the formula
Hann, I had a similar realization right before I went into labor. I thought it was going to be our last weekend as a family of two and it was. I had this huge urge to get everything absolutely ready the two days prior to having my water break. Maybe it's a sign that you're really close
Caz, the sticky toffee pudding sounds delicious. I stuffed my face with Tiramisu earlier. My in-laws brought a two serving container for us yesterday and I ate it all
Sorry for leaving people out...I have tons of pages to catch up with. If only I could type while pumping...I'm tempted to buy one of those bra things that the bottles hook up to. I'd feel silly, but it would be useful.
Oh, yeah, here are more pictures. I've been snapping up pictures like she's going to grow overnight and I'm going to miss these moments. I figured I can't have enough. I'd like to order birth announcements, although it's going to be interesting to figure out when I'll find the time to write out the addresses. I have huge admiration for those of you who have more than one kid. I don't know how you juggle it all. You should get superhero costumes
