I've survived the first week! Actually Keenan is a very good baby, he's just hungry all the time and has the worst oral fixation. He gets so pissed when his pacifier falls out of his mouth, and when he's trying to nurse and finding his target he moves his head in such frustration it's funny to watch. I've forgotten how funny babies look after they eat. Keenan has the "drunk on milk" look after he eats, and it's so cute and funny.
Eli has adjusted pretty well with the new addition. I think having Aaron's parents and my parents around the first week has been really helpful. Also, Aaron is such a big help. He has been taking care of Eli, bathing, getting him changed, etc. while I concentrate on Keenan. I cannot imagine doing this without him! Eli has been going to daycare this week, so I've been trying to catch up on sleep during the day.
I realized again how much postpartum sucks, this might be TMI, but my incision sight hurts (getting better), I'm bleeding, my boobs hurt (especially when my milk came in), I developed a rash where the cloth tape was over my incision sight, I still look 5 months pregnant, and I'm losing sleep, but it's worth it right? It'll get better. I'm really happy I've been able to successfully nurse since I got so frustrated the first time. I also forgot how many calories you burn when you nurse-- supposedly it's like running 5 miles a day! Hopefully it'll help get me back into shape.
My parents are here until the end of the week, they have been cooking for us and helping me around the house and with Eli, so it's been great having then here. Aaron's mom is coming on Friday when they leave, she is great to have around because of her expertise in mother/baby. She'll have her scale so we can make sure Keenan is gaining the appropriate weight. Elin and Max are coming on Wednesday, and my cousin Roselle is coming on Thursday. Looking forward to it!
Well, I'm going to try to take a nap now!
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I'm glad you're doing so well and that the nursing is working out for you this time. Solomon also has a major oral fixation and I fear that he will freak out when it's time to lose the pacifier. I love it for now though. "They" say that nursing helps the tummy deflate faster too. Who knows, but whatever works! It sounds like you're doing great...not that I'm surprised as I knew you would. I'm happy everyone is around to help too! That would be nice.
Oh, Cherie, this is the best post ever. Your first paragraph about the things you forget about newborns - like the head thrashing during breastfeeding - are so right-on. Not only true, but true that you DO forget those things until you see it again.
It's also so true how you forget how hard it is the first week, and the recovery period. But I'm glad breastfeeding is a bit easier this time around, or so it sounds.
Good luck on the sleep.
Yahoo! I am so glad you posted. It sounds like things are going well. It gives me hope that nursing is working better for you on the second baby! :) Hope you are getting naps in here and there. We are thinking of you!
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