Here’s some pics of our time in the hospital… I’ve posted them already on facebook, but thought I would put them on here too…
Wade is doing well. He is eating and sleeping fairly well which is always good. :) I am so amazed that he is really and truly here and so thankful for our little blessing. God is good.
Haylee is loving her little brother and is taking regular turns holding him, and has even fed him a bottle. Daddy even let her carry him across the living room to me.
:0! I don’t think I need to say that mommy was a tad nervous that short trip. :)
I have decided to bottle feed after trying to nurse and getting frustrated and emotional about it. So… that along with a really bad experience nursing Haylee which may be another post in itself has brought us to the bottle feeding decision. I don’t know that I should even bring it up on here since it is one of those Hot Topics that many people feel strongly about. I think I have judged myself on this so I guess I expect others to judge me too. :)
It has been so much easier though in these first few days not being the sole provider of nourishment for Little Wade. It’s such a stress and emotional release to have help from everyone in the feeding department. :) BUT… as a result, I’m struggling now with the process of my milk coming in and drying up etc. Sorry if that’s TMI for anyone. It has been really painful and I’m hoping it won’t be too much longer. It’s definitely easier when I can distract myself and not focus on the discomfort!
So, that’s where things are in our house… :)
Oh, Renee, I well remember this struggle… as I’m on the other side of it now, I now it’s easier for me to say this than it is to put in action while you’re in the middle of it, but don’t be so hard on yourself about the bottle feeding. When Lilli was born, my milk literally never came in and I spent an excruciating 2 weeks trying to bfeed. -The drs. gave me meds to help and to make a long story short it just didn’t happen. I was in tears, emotional, and very VERY hard on myself. You have to do what is right for YOU and YOUR CHILD. What’s right for one isn’t what is right for everyone. Eventually, I came to terms with that too. I am praying for you. I am SOOOO happy for you and your family. Cherish every moment and rest as much as you can. He’s such a beautiful baby boy. God is so very very good. I am praising Him with you for this miracle. -Wish I could see him in person! :) Thanks for sharing all the pics, etc. during such a busy time… it’s been fun to see and hear the updates.
I bottle feed Bricen. After having a reduction there was only a 50% chance I could nurse so Dr. Peach advised me not to because I had that surgery. He was afraid I could mess things up. My milk came in and I used cabbage leaves and put them in my bra and would put them on and just sit. Someone told me to do this and I know several people who have done this samething. It helps. They say breastfeed babies are healthier. I wouldnt say that. My nephews were breastfeed up close to 1 and both of them stay sick. Bricen doesnt get sick that often. Bricen slept a lot because he got his belly full which allowed me to have rest and others could feed him as well. So there are good things to bottle feeding! Good luck we can’t wait to see you guys!
Breastfeeding.. I hate opinions on it.. I tried it with Sage they stopped on day 2 to give me my blood transusion and then on day 4 to start back and he just liked the bottle to much to take it away so the bottle he got.. I love the bonding time Sage and Marli got with their daddy.. I think it helps a lot and I loved it.. Cabbage does work like Jackie said with Sage my boobs killed me bad!!! Can’t wait to see ya’ll … You didn’t stay in the hospital long enough for me to come there. ha so I will ge tot your house soon! love ya i want to see coming home pics and his outfit he wore for his pics.. are his pics up yet from the hospital?
I totally believe that the Breastfeeding/Bottle-Feeding war is one that was created by the media. It was plastered on t.v. and written about all over… But honestly, I’ve never known anyone who felt one was superior to the other. To be honest, I felt pressured into breastfeeding with Sam & I ended up resenting her for it, for a while. Things were much better the second time around, but I only did it for about 6 months. Mom says there’s a whole generation of people out there who weren’t breastfed… and they’re doing okay… It’s really a non-issue. You do what’s best for you, your baby, and your situation… and what other people think is irrelevant.
So glad to hear things are going well!!
Thanks to all for the encouragement! It is nice to hear. :) I have done the cabbage method… Not sure if it really helped or not, but it did feel good b/c it was so cold. Just a bit stinky. :)
You know the only method that matters is the method God leads you to use. Everyone will have an opinion, but that is all they are. There are so many important things in life to argue to preserve. It isn’t as though he will remember…:) Enjoy your family, rest and relax and be showered with love!