I had my first doctor appointment on Thurday 1/11/07 and they are a little concerned because I lost 7oz. But it is pretty normal to lose weight that first week. Mommy and I have increased the feeding schedule and have another appointment on Monday 1/15/07 to see how I'm doing. Mommy swears I'm plumping up a bit and also feels like I'm pretty much attached to her breasts these days :-) It sure is a lot of work - but we have a lot of fun and love to look in each others eyes during these times.
Still meeting a lot of people who stop by, I never knew so many people wanted to see me in the flesh. We're keeping it low key with a visitor every other day or so. It seems I make a lot of people smile, make funny faces and funny noises at me. Wonder how I do that?
So, keep us in your prayers for good feedings to help me grow. We want to avoid formula at all costs, so I sure hope I'm putting on some weight.
Here are some photos of our recent days:
Mommy and Daddy are big into something called Baby Wearing or Attachment Parenting. So I'm learning to enjoy the slings they carry me around in:
Here's a shot of Mommy giving me a sponge bath:
And a shot of me and Daddy just hanging out. He sure is a lot of fun!
When all is said and done, I have a knack of really wearing Mommy and Daddy out - but in such a good way. Yesterday, Mommy and I enjoyed a nice nap together:
Welcome Xia!!! We are so happy for you and your Mommy and Daddy. From your pictures it looks like they are hooked. What a wonderful blessing to be loved so much. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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Aunt Joanne, Uncle Bill & Nate
Welcome Xia!!! We are so happy for you and your mommy and daddy. From your pictures it looks like they are hooked. What a wonderful blessing to be loved so much. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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Uncle Bill, Aunt Joanne & Nate
Steph, you look great! I loved wearing my babies too; I don't know how I would have made it through the first month or so without the sling. My thoughts are with you about the breastfeeding thing. We had a lot of challenges with Mark breastfeeding too, but it got better. Hang in there.
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Lynn
Hey Joanne, Bill and Nate, I can't wait to meet you too!
ReplyDeleteLynn, we had our 2nd visit at the doctor today and I lost another oz, BUT we think we know what the issue is - Mommy's diet, though she has added a ton of food already, is still to low in fat and calories so adding even MORE food. She already lost 22 of the 28lbs she gained in pregnancy, so they think I'm getting skim milk instead of nice fatty milk. So, I go back on Thursday and I think I'll be just fine! Thank God they didn't mention formula - I'm hoping I won't need it :-)
Love, Xia