Yesterday marked 6 weeks since Rebecca was born. The time has seemed to go by so quickly, and yet she's accomplished so many little things in such a short time.
Here's a list of what she can do now.
-first of all she's got herself into a routine, which has her awake in the morning and evening and sleeping most of the afternoon.
-second she's started responding to people and things around her
-third she has started smiling and even giving a little giggle every once in a while
-last but probably most importantly she's started sleeping through the night. This one may not last, but I'll take whatever I can for as long as she's willing to do it.
It's hard to believe that such a new baby could get that much accomplished is such a short time, it's amazing really. So all around everything very well.
Today was the day we had our 6 weeks appointment at the doctor's. It was a bit of a sad day, since we didn't get to see our regular doctor for the first time since she moved. She's such a great doctor it's hard to see anyone else. Everything went great at the doctor's except that the doctor doesn't feel she's gained enough weight since birth, so we have to go back in 2 weeks to make sure that she's continually gaining weight. If she does not gain enough weight, then the doctor will make me supplement, which is not what I want at all. Breastfeeding did not work with Emily and I really want it to work with Becca at least until she's 6 months old.
I'm so excited to see what the next 6 weeks hold for Rebecca, since she's accomplished so much in the last 6 weeks.
Kate
Good luck with the feeding thing Kate. It's odd to me how something so natural can be so difficult. Lots of cluster feedings - all the best xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope you are able to keep breastfeeding exclusively! A suggestion both my doula and a health nurse gave me in the beginning when Theo wasn't gaining well was to feed literally every 2 hours whether the baby wants to eat or not. It might be worth a try for a week or so... (it worked with Theo anyway:)
ReplyDeleteya it might work, she is gaining weight, she's just a bit behind, she gained 5.5 oz in a week, so i think we're getting there. Also I did feed her every 2 hours while she had jaundice and she didn't gain weight then. so i guess we'll see what the doctor says next week.
ReplyDeleteHEY! I had no idea that you had a blog, but I'm happy I discovered it! Your babies are so beautiful! I look forward to hearing more!
ReplyDeleteJanine (www.janinesyarntails.blogspot.com)
hey janine
ReplyDeleteglad u found it, i'll have to check out your blog too