Griffin's first bath at home
Not the biggest fan...
Daddy, let me outta here!
And the first bath in the baby bathtub
Love this face! Ha!
This one isnt so bad...
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Bath Time!
* I just uploaded pics from my actual camera, so I am doing a little blogging make-up today.
Friday, August 12, 2011
How it went
So the feeding evaluation went well yesterday. They weighed Griffin to begin, so we would know how much he transferred, and he weighed 9 lb 10 oz! Yep, he had gained 7 oz in three days exclusively nursing. So they immediately encouraged me that he was obviously getting enough.
At first Griffin latched on and stayed for 7 minutes without crying! Really Kid? You haven't done that in over a week! I was worried that I wouldn't get any help. They weighed him and he had transferred 28 ml in those 7 min. We decided to switch sides and he latched for 2 min then screamed like crazy. They weighed him and he had gotten 10 ml in 2 minutes.
After they watched for awhile, they determined that my flow is probably too strong for him. He is coming off and screaming because the milk comes on too strong, and I have been trying to force long feedings to make sure he gets enough when really he gets plenty!
So they suggested I use the side lying position, and positions that put him in a vertical position. They gave me a few other tips and lots of encouragement. I needed it!
Since then our nursing sessions have gone pretty well. Praise the Lord! I am so glad to not have to hear my boy screaming in discomfort! Hopefully things will just continue to get better. As for now, my man is enjoying some milk induced comas...
At first Griffin latched on and stayed for 7 minutes without crying! Really Kid? You haven't done that in over a week! I was worried that I wouldn't get any help. They weighed him and he had transferred 28 ml in those 7 min. We decided to switch sides and he latched for 2 min then screamed like crazy. They weighed him and he had gotten 10 ml in 2 minutes.
After they watched for awhile, they determined that my flow is probably too strong for him. He is coming off and screaming because the milk comes on too strong, and I have been trying to force long feedings to make sure he gets enough when really he gets plenty!
So they suggested I use the side lying position, and positions that put him in a vertical position. They gave me a few other tips and lots of encouragement. I needed it!
Since then our nursing sessions have gone pretty well. Praise the Lord! I am so glad to not have to hear my boy screaming in discomfort! Hopefully things will just continue to get better. As for now, my man is enjoying some milk induced comas...
Expressions
Griffin is getting so expressive now! He smiles and kinda laughs when you play with him! I love it!
He really likes his bouncer and looking up into the mirror on it.
I am trying to start tummy time. He is not the biggest fan.
Joey has actually done really well with Griffin so far. He is definitely acting a little different, but he just sniffs Griffin and sits and watches. He has been great! Good job Joe! We knew you would be a good big brother!
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
He really likes his bouncer and looking up into the mirror on it.
I am trying to start tummy time. He is not the biggest fan.
Joey has actually done really well with Griffin so far. He is definitely acting a little different, but he just sniffs Griffin and sits and watches. He has been great! Good job Joe! We knew you would be a good big brother!
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Eval
Today we have a feeding evaluation with the lactation department at our hospital. Nursing has gotten much better overall, but Griffin is still coming off every minute to two minutes and often screaming. I am hoping they will have answers. He hasn't had a bottle since Monday.
I am pretty proud of myself. I got the stroller, baby in a carseat and myself in the van and to the hospital on time. And out of the van into registration! But I must say, I love that our hospital has free valet!! Parking here is horrid.
I felt like I was back two weeks ago and visiting my son in the NICU when I pulled in. Flood of emotions. But instead I am bringing a healthy gorgeous little boy with me!
In other news, I have successfully left Griffin in the church nursery twice now. I know it's early for some moms to think about doing that, but I have teaching obligations to get back to. And we thought the earlier I did it the more I would be used to it from the NICU days. He is in good hands!
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
I am pretty proud of myself. I got the stroller, baby in a carseat and myself in the van and to the hospital on time. And out of the van into registration! But I must say, I love that our hospital has free valet!! Parking here is horrid.
I felt like I was back two weeks ago and visiting my son in the NICU when I pulled in. Flood of emotions. But instead I am bringing a healthy gorgeous little boy with me!
In other news, I have successfully left Griffin in the church nursery twice now. I know it's early for some moms to think about doing that, but I have teaching obligations to get back to. And we thought the earlier I did it the more I would be used to it from the NICU days. He is in good hands!
- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)