You were born on Saturday November 9th at 10:23 pm. You were 8 pounds 11 ounces! That is pretty big for a person with narrow hips like me. I had to have a c-section. You can read our labor and birth post here.
In the Hospital (Sunday, Monday, and part of Tuesday)
The first few days in the hospital went pretty well. We started working on breastfeeding. You did very well. I used lanolin to protect my nipples. Then, the last night at the hospital (Monday night) you started wanting to feed more often. I believe they call this cluster feeding.
Tuesday
On Tuesday we headed home from the hospital. You were down to 7 pounds __ ounces. When we got home we noticed Uncle Kevin had made a welcome home banner with sweet graphics and crepe paper. I will have to add a picture of that.
Unfortunately I had taken on a project that needed to be filed with the court on Tuesday. So Tuesday was not a good day. I was stressed out about getting home to get the filing done. That day my stress must have affected you. My nipples ended up getting torn up, so feeding you became very painful. We did have an appointment set up at Lincoln, OBGYN with Dr. Anderson (a lactation specialist) to work on breast feeding for Wednesday. Your Auntie Shea in Ireland made a call to me to see how you were doing. I got the filing done. But, it was a stressful day. Adding to the stress, the breastfeeding was not going well. I was feeling a lot of pressure to feed you all on my own. That first time home was quite rough. We put your moses basket on the floor in our room. It was not fun crawling down on the floor with my incision. It also was not fun laying flat or getting out of bed. So I decided to take you downstairs and stay in the livingroom. Sleeping on the cough worked well. I could sleep sitting up. As you woke up through the night it became clear my nipples were a mess. I was afraid this was happening because you were hungry and not getting enough to eat. My milk had not fully come in yet. You were 3 days old at this point. So I decided to give you some Similac formula the company had sent us. I tried pumping a few times to keep my supply up, but nothing came out! The third time pumping a tiny bit of colostrum came out. Around 4:30 I had to take you to your daddy because I was worn out. He took care of you the rest of the night.
Wednesday
On Wednesday we made our first trip out into the world. We went to see Dr. Anderson. We found out that you had gained some wait, but it might have just been the formula. Then we did a feed at the appointment. You fed for about 30 minutes and did get 1 ounce of milk out! So I was encouraged that you were getting milk out, even if our breast pump could not get anything. We got a prescription for "triple nipple" cream. It has neosporin, anti-fungal, and antibiotic elements. This is supposed to help avoid mastitis and other infections due to the open wounds. I tried this and then we fed you with formula most of the rest of the day. I did try a few feeds, but they were quite painful.
Your daddy has been so helpful. He had changed most of your diapers up to this point at the hospital and at home.
On Wednesday night I was sleeping on the couch to be with you, but my uterus started contracting and I felt chilled and sweaty. So, your daddy took you most of the night. I took over about 4:30 a.m.
Thursday
On Thursday we tried feeding with a nipple shield, and pumping. You did feed for about 15 minutes with the nipple shield and were quite satisfied. I also tried pumping. Unfortunately I got NOTHING and there was also breast tissue in the pump. It had got nothing out and damaged my nipple. So I was quite annoyed.
Your Auntie Daisy and Uncle Kevin came over to spend some time with you. They brought over breakfast casserole that was quite tasty. They loved holding you while you slept. Uncle Kevin is so good with you.
I had an appointment for breastfeeding, but Dr. Anderson was out of the office. So we met with a Nurse Practitioner. She checked you over. You had gained 2 ounces since Wednesday. She said we must be doing things right for you to gain weight like that. We then had a feeding and you gained .5 ounce, but you also peed. So you might have actually gained another ounce. I decided to give my breasts a break and we fed you with formula the rest of the day for the most part.
Through all of this you have been such a good baby! You only cry when there is something wrong. We actually had to start checking your diaper more often than when you cry because we were worried that you were getting a diaper rash.
I slept upstairs with your dad, and you were in the pack and play. We tried to get you settled in around 1:30, that was not happening. Your dad took you so that I could get some sleep.
Friday
Your daddy brought you back at 3:30 or 4:30. Around 4:30 you started moving around. I went and changed you and tried to feed you with the nipple shield. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of blood in the shield! This was with my left breast. You still fed for 20 minutes and then slept for 4 hours. You obviously got some good nourishment. I decided to wait a few days to try on my left again. I might try with my right again today. We will see if I end up using a shield, or just my breast.
Today you had your first bath. You actually didn't cry too much! We had to wash your hair, as you have so much of it. You also had your first diaper change, after your bath, that you did not cry during! We had a good day. Generally you would cry every time we would change your diaper. I started putting one of the small spit up rags over your tummy when we change you to keep you warm.
Here is you all bundled up after your first bath!
Our sweet neighbor Angie and her husband Doug and daughter brought over soup and cookies! As I write this we are cuddled up in my Sakura Bloom sling. It is so handy to be able to be close to you, and still have both of my hands free.
Tomorrow your Great Grandma and Great Grandpa are coming to pick up my mom your Noni! I am so excited to see them. They are such a great part of my life. It is actually Great Grandpa's birthday tomorrow. He is going to be 87! Grandma is still ever the helpful lady and is bringing lots of tasty food with her.
We love you baby Rose! We are so excited to see what the future holds for us. We are so thankful for your good health so far. We pray our Heavenly Father will continue to bless you and our family.
In the Hospital (Sunday, Monday, and part of Tuesday)
The first few days in the hospital went pretty well. We started working on breastfeeding. You did very well. I used lanolin to protect my nipples. Then, the last night at the hospital (Monday night) you started wanting to feed more often. I believe they call this cluster feeding.
Tuesday
On Tuesday we headed home from the hospital. You were down to 7 pounds __ ounces. When we got home we noticed Uncle Kevin had made a welcome home banner with sweet graphics and crepe paper. I will have to add a picture of that.
Unfortunately I had taken on a project that needed to be filed with the court on Tuesday. So Tuesday was not a good day. I was stressed out about getting home to get the filing done. That day my stress must have affected you. My nipples ended up getting torn up, so feeding you became very painful. We did have an appointment set up at Lincoln, OBGYN with Dr. Anderson (a lactation specialist) to work on breast feeding for Wednesday. Your Auntie Shea in Ireland made a call to me to see how you were doing. I got the filing done. But, it was a stressful day. Adding to the stress, the breastfeeding was not going well. I was feeling a lot of pressure to feed you all on my own. That first time home was quite rough. We put your moses basket on the floor in our room. It was not fun crawling down on the floor with my incision. It also was not fun laying flat or getting out of bed. So I decided to take you downstairs and stay in the livingroom. Sleeping on the cough worked well. I could sleep sitting up. As you woke up through the night it became clear my nipples were a mess. I was afraid this was happening because you were hungry and not getting enough to eat. My milk had not fully come in yet. You were 3 days old at this point. So I decided to give you some Similac formula the company had sent us. I tried pumping a few times to keep my supply up, but nothing came out! The third time pumping a tiny bit of colostrum came out. Around 4:30 I had to take you to your daddy because I was worn out. He took care of you the rest of the night.
Wednesday
On Wednesday we made our first trip out into the world. We went to see Dr. Anderson. We found out that you had gained some wait, but it might have just been the formula. Then we did a feed at the appointment. You fed for about 30 minutes and did get 1 ounce of milk out! So I was encouraged that you were getting milk out, even if our breast pump could not get anything. We got a prescription for "triple nipple" cream. It has neosporin, anti-fungal, and antibiotic elements. This is supposed to help avoid mastitis and other infections due to the open wounds. I tried this and then we fed you with formula most of the rest of the day. I did try a few feeds, but they were quite painful.
Your daddy has been so helpful. He had changed most of your diapers up to this point at the hospital and at home.
On Wednesday night I was sleeping on the couch to be with you, but my uterus started contracting and I felt chilled and sweaty. So, your daddy took you most of the night. I took over about 4:30 a.m.
Thursday
On Thursday we tried feeding with a nipple shield, and pumping. You did feed for about 15 minutes with the nipple shield and were quite satisfied. I also tried pumping. Unfortunately I got NOTHING and there was also breast tissue in the pump. It had got nothing out and damaged my nipple. So I was quite annoyed.
Your Auntie Daisy and Uncle Kevin came over to spend some time with you. They brought over breakfast casserole that was quite tasty. They loved holding you while you slept. Uncle Kevin is so good with you.
I had an appointment for breastfeeding, but Dr. Anderson was out of the office. So we met with a Nurse Practitioner. She checked you over. You had gained 2 ounces since Wednesday. She said we must be doing things right for you to gain weight like that. We then had a feeding and you gained .5 ounce, but you also peed. So you might have actually gained another ounce. I decided to give my breasts a break and we fed you with formula the rest of the day for the most part.
Through all of this you have been such a good baby! You only cry when there is something wrong. We actually had to start checking your diaper more often than when you cry because we were worried that you were getting a diaper rash.
I slept upstairs with your dad, and you were in the pack and play. We tried to get you settled in around 1:30, that was not happening. Your dad took you so that I could get some sleep.
Friday
Your daddy brought you back at 3:30 or 4:30. Around 4:30 you started moving around. I went and changed you and tried to feed you with the nipple shield. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of blood in the shield! This was with my left breast. You still fed for 20 minutes and then slept for 4 hours. You obviously got some good nourishment. I decided to wait a few days to try on my left again. I might try with my right again today. We will see if I end up using a shield, or just my breast.
Today you had your first bath. You actually didn't cry too much! We had to wash your hair, as you have so much of it. You also had your first diaper change, after your bath, that you did not cry during! We had a good day. Generally you would cry every time we would change your diaper. I started putting one of the small spit up rags over your tummy when we change you to keep you warm.
Here is you all bundled up after your first bath!
Our sweet neighbor Angie and her husband Doug and daughter brought over soup and cookies! As I write this we are cuddled up in my Sakura Bloom sling. It is so handy to be able to be close to you, and still have both of my hands free.
Tomorrow your Great Grandma and Great Grandpa are coming to pick up my mom your Noni! I am so excited to see them. They are such a great part of my life. It is actually Great Grandpa's birthday tomorrow. He is going to be 87! Grandma is still ever the helpful lady and is bringing lots of tasty food with her.
We love you baby Rose! We are so excited to see what the future holds for us. We are so thankful for your good health so far. We pray our Heavenly Father will continue to bless you and our family.
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