Little Huckleberry has really given me a run for my money. Seems like I should know what I am doing given that I've done this before... but he is his own little person and not like the others. We went back to the pediatrician yesterday and he had not put on weight like we had hoped. He had only gained 3 oz in the previous week. I was concerned because he was very sleepy, not waking himself up to eat and not having poopy diapers. After consulting with 2 different lactations consultants and the pediatrician, we decided to increase the amount of milk in the supplemental nursing system and hope that would help. So for the past 24 hours pretty much all I have done is nurse and pump, nurse and pump, nurse and pump. I was feeling pretty discouraged earlier today. Sometimes working in a hospital is helpful, sometimes not so much... This is one of those times. In sleep deprived worry I start to imagine that he has all sorts of diagnoses. Never mind the fact that the pediatrician just told me yesterday that other than the weight gain he is completely healthy. Anyway, late this afternoon he seemed to wake up. He has had 3 poopy diapers, acted hungry and eaten a bunch. I am hoping that he is turning the corner. I'll take him back to weigh him tomorrow. Dave went out today to get me a full stock of supplies- a new supplemental nurser, tea and herbs to increase milk supply and a hospital-grade rental pump.
Grandma took charge of Duchess today so I could get some rest. They had quite a day- cleaned her room, had lunch at Chick-Fil-A, went to Target for a Dora ballet t-shirt and lip gloss and also managed to get to the grocery store. I'm pretty sure Madison didn't stop talking the whole time! Next time Grandma is packing ear plugs...
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