[BabyBird]

Ok so about an hour ago I typed up a LONG post and I opened another tab to copy and paste my blog link to the post and then instead of closing just that tab I closed the whole window and bye bye post! I was so annoyed and then Haylea decided it was time to eat...so lets try again!

Yesterday evening my milk finally came in! I guess it was the end of day 3 (yesterday evening it started to come in) so it wasn't as long as some people have to wait so I can't really complain but I was starting to get frustrated and worried because she wans't eating and I was afraid it would never come in if she didn't try. I also was under the impression that it was her who had to eat at least every 2-3 hours for her nutrition and didn't realize they meant that they wanted her to nurse that often to help my supply. If I had known that I would have pumped more yesterday when she wasn't interested. Instead I would let her sleep up til 3 hours so that maybe she would wake up on her own then I would try to latch her on and she wouldn't so then I would pump but by then sometimes it was almost 4 hours since the last time. After a major meltdown on my part yesterday evening DH and I came up with a new game plan. Through the night I would offer her the breast every 2 hours and if she didn't want it I would let her sleep and pump. The night went very well and she did skip one feeding...actually I was going to wake her up at 130 and offer it to her but somehow we all slept until 230! I freaked out and checked on her because she was so quiet and that had never happened before! The previous 2 nights she was fussy most of the night and the longest stretch I had gotten was 2 hours and that was only once each night. So I changed her diaper and she didn't want to eat so I laid her back down and pumped. Then slept again until 430! Again she slept solid and didn't lay there squirming and grunting like the previous nights. She ate well at 430 as well and pretty much that was our day today. She did skip another feeding and I pumped then. I also pumped after most feedings today. Once I thought she would sleep through a feeding so I pumped and then she woke up and wanted to eat just as I was finishing so I just gave it to her with the special needs nipple we got from LC. It is great...just like my nipple shields and she controls the flow unlike regular nipples that just drip into their mouths. So I feel much better about BF now and I am confident that it will continue to go well.

Other than that she is a perfect baby! She had one episode today where she screamed for about 10 min and I had no idea what was wrong...she didn't want to eat and didn't want to sleep. Then she had a BIG poopie! LOL I was actually happy because it had been just over 24 hours since her last one so I am sure it was that that made her uncomfortable. Since then she has pooped twice so I am sure she feels better...and so do I because I was starting to worry.

I am amazed at how fast the days go by...there are so many things floating around in my "to do" list in my head but it seems like I have no time to get them done. Even little things...I think Oh I am going to do this today...maybe after the next feeding. And then there is always something and I never get around to it. Like my birth story...I have been wanting to get it typed out on my blog but it keeps getting pushed back for other reasons. I tried typing one handed while holding or nursing her and that doesn't work either! LOL We also had a few visitors today so that made it hard to get things done as well. One thing I hav been doing though is cleaning! I know weird, right? I have been obsessed with keeping our messes cleaned up and any little thing out of place freaks me out. Pretty much after each feeding I clean any bottles or pump parts and my nipple shield and straighten up anything in the kitchen or family room. I think I just need it to not turn into a tornado and I am just going the opposite extreme.

Anyway, that is my update for now! It is going much better today and I hope tomorrow is the same. I am going to type out my birth story now and post to my blog so here is the link if you want to check that out too...I probably wont post it here because I did a mini version already.

Journey to a Miracle Baby

edit...typed birth story but just saved it for now because pics are on DHs computer so I will post it tomorrow after I add pics to it.

[courtneytcu98]

You rock, mama! Those first few days are such a haze with all the sleep deprivation and having your boob out for feeding all the time. Adding to all that with the pumping is difficult, but will surely pay off in the end. I know what you mean by how quickly time passes--I would start each day with one goal. . .'today I will wash all the dishes,' or 'today I will vacuum.' Things like that. I think you are great for getting messes cleaned up.

Miss Haylea sounds like she's adjusting to the world on the outside very well. I hope tonight is a repeat of last night!!!

[xanada101]

That is sooo great! Just keep doing what you're doing!

[downunderchick]

you sound like me a couple of days ago, bub not pooing for over 24 hrs, not eaking for feedings etc, its nice to hear that it happens to others and is all normal. ound like your doing a great job. Dont go overboard with the cleaning though, you will wear yourself out.lol
xx

[stlgirl]

Sounds like you guys are doing GREAT! I am sure the pumping strategy will work for you, and soon she'll be eating like a pro. Good luck accomplishing those little tasks, but be kind to yourself if you can't get them done - the MOST important thing right now is being with your little girl, and all the other stuff (dishes, cleaning, blog, etc.) can wait

[Jessy133]

April im so glad your milk came in and things are going better. I am def. worried about that and BFing two babies. I hope that it all keeps going smooth and that she keeps eating better and better.

oxoxox

[lttle_one]

I'm glad things are going better! Many babies really don't eat much the first few days. I get so mad at doctors and nurses for freaking moms out! What you're going through is totally normal. If you're not supplementing, you probably don't need to pump. When Haylea needs more, she will demand it and your body will comply. You're doing great, Mama! You'll get the hang of 1-handed typing, too.

[Em2528]

Thats great that your milk has come in, just keep at it and im sure it will get better and better. Glad you guys are doing well. HUGS!!!

[karenwalter]

Sounds like the breastfeeding is going great. Glad your first days of motherhood are going well for you and Haylea is healthy and feeding good.

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

So glad everything is going well for you. I will definately have to remember your strategy!