Congrats to all the ladies who have had LOs since I've been on last
And if anyone is in labour as I type - good luck! And stay strong!
AFM - wow, I definitely never understood the work a newborn requires! Lol People can tell you but until you're there in the trenches it's just not the same.
Mr F (a little nickname we use) gave us such a hard time that first day because he didnt want to eat! But after 24 hours in the hospital, which I'm still not sure was necessary, he is a champion eater. We went in to rule out any pain or issues he might have that were interfering and they measured his blood sugar to be low, and wanted to admit us. We went with it but I was a bit crushed that they insisted on supplementing him with some formula overnight and having me pump. After the night and a bunch of good blood sugar readings I refused any more formula and insisted and going colostrum only. They monitored us all day and we were home by evening. All in all, we did what we had to and wouldn't want to take chances especially because he's such a little guy...but I was NOT thrilled with the whole thing. Ah well, onward and upward...
Since coming home he has eaten well and my milk came in which really made everyone happier, since he could actually feel satisfied!
Nights are tough, he sleeps much better during the day but hopefully he will be sorted out a bit soon!
Cridge - i am right there eith ya! I'm pretty sure Mr F is cluster feeding every night from about 2 to 5am! Yikes, nice timing buddy! It's an instinct newborns have that builds milk supply and I am feeding on demand so I just go with it! Sleep in and take a nap during the day
He gained an ounce a few days ago and gets weighed tomorrow. I'm hoping for a few ounces so I can maybe stop waking him up to feed so often!