We are doing well. Little Pinecone had a fussy day today, but I think it was gas. Now she's crashed out, and if I was really smart, I'd be heading to bed right now.
Nursing is going. It's a lot of work. I have a bunch of donated breast milk that she is eating, and I'm using a Lact-aid system, which is a pain with its little tube. It requires PC to suck properly, which is a mixed blessing. For long-term nursing, it is training her to suck properly. For feeding the baby NOW, it can be a struggle if she is being uncoordinated in her suck. I keep forgetting to pump, or blowing it off, so I'm only getting about 1/4 ounce now. I know if I pumped more, I'd get more sooner, but I don't want to be so focused on the pumping and nursing that I forget to enjoy my baby. Overall, it's a lot of work, but I think it will be worth it. It'll be about a month before I have a sense of what my supply will be like. Still, it's pretty cool to think that I could nurse a baby I didn't give birth to.
My favorite is skin-skin with an afternoon nap. Pure bliss. PC feels so good in my arms, and S and I fight over who gets to hold her. :-) We both can't get enough.
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She's such a cutie. I'd love to hear more about the breastfeeding, it's something I'd like to do if we adopt.
I think it is fantastic you are doing the nursing, that is awesome. I hope it gets easier and easier.
Love the legs up pic, so adorable!
She is beautiful and I'm so happy you're all doing so great. I hope the nursing gets better and better.
She looks so alert! Which definitely contributes to the cuteness.
Sounds like things are going really well! And I am cheering you one with the breastfeeding!
So happy for you - it's truly a wonderful miracle to hold your baby in your arms! I also love the skin-to-skin time, there is nothing else like it in the world!
Your daughter is beautiful!
Melba
Oh, she's gorgeous!! I am thrilled and inspired to know that you are breastfeeding. How blessed the three of you are! Keep those updates and pictures coming - in all of your spare time! Ha! :)
She's adorable! Does she have reddish hair too? look like she's got some looong legs. How's the baker's rack working out?
Oh, wow - I didn't check in for a few days and look what I missed!!
She is gorgeous, congrats.
Ok, I'm wondering about the breastfeeding thing. Drop me a line on my blog or email me to let me know your thoughts and how that works out for you. We're adopting in November.
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