Well, I haven't posted any new pictures in a few days because I've basically been either nursing or pumping around the clock. At two weeks Baron had not only not gained weight but had lost again. He was down to 9 pounds 6 ounces last Friday. My pediatrician said it was no big deal for babies to lose weight at this point. . .I didn't quite trust that had had a lactation consultant came to my house. At that point he was down to 9 pounds and 2 ounces. Glad I trusted my instincts!
Poor little guy was very hungry but we didn't know it because he was sleeping such long stretches etc. After his two week check up last week I had started feeding him far more often, waking him every 3 hours etc. And then the LC said to wake him up and feed him every 2 1/2 hours and pump after and then supplement. Getting out the old pump out for use 8-9 times a day was a bit of a bummer but the LC was confidant that Bear will have no problem nursing exclusively once he gains enough weight.
So, the good news is we don't have the nursing problems we had with Jax but the bad news is due to the time in the NICU my supply hasn't allowed Bear to gain the weight he needs. Luckily by skipping uneccesary things (like sleep, showers, etc.) and nursing, pumping and bottle feeding around the clock is already working and Baron was up to 9 pounds 5 ounces today! So, wish us luck. . .hopefully in the next week I'll be back to a more normal schedule (maybe even some sleeping and showering) with a quickly growing little guy.
4 years ago
3 comments:
Hang in there, Hillary! That sounds so rough, but I know you want to do the best thing for baby Baron. Take care of yourself - I know it will get easier soon!
Stinkin' NICU. I know they do some amazing things, but I wish they were better educated about how to deal with nursing! I wish I was there to help out. Love you!
Baron is so, so lucky to have such a loving, devoted mom! There aren't many people who would put themselves through this, but it will all be worth it. You're doing a great job!
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