Once we got him into a fresh onesie and the nurse reinserted his repogle, he was one happy little guy and was wide awake and content for awhile {while we were holding him} before he fell back asleep.
Thanks for all the advice and tips with the pumping. I talked to my nurse about it today and she suggested pumping more often. Supply and demand. Now, to be honest, that was the one thing I was REALLY hoping she wouldn't say- because as it is, I'm already pumping every two hours with just one six hour break at night. Wellll... I guess I can kiss that goodbye! You might as well call me the Milk Machine... that's what I feel like! It's definitely for a good cause... but I can't wait for Elliot to start breastfeeding.
Elliot likes not having his repogle tube in! {This was right before they reinserted it}
Good as new with a new onesie and repogle.
Baby burrito!
Being a baby is hard work.
Elliot is so cute. I really wish for things to be ok so you can take him home. :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, sorry, I know I say this every single time, but he is SO CUTE! I just want to pinch him! Is there a reason that things keep coming up the wrong end? Do you just need to wait it out or is there something they can do?
ReplyDeleteLook at that smile! And that yawn...I love a sleepy baby.
ReplyDeletePumping sucks. I hate it, and I'm sorry you have to pump more. It's hard getting the supply going. When my little guy was born I had great milk for a few days then my supply pretty much disappeared. It was hard work but I got it back. It will be so nice for you when you can just breastfeed the little guy. I'm sending healthy thoughts and hoping for poop and progress!
He is so tiny! I love it. The pictures of him with the wide eyes are the best.
ReplyDeleteHe's so precious, Jess. I hope that he starts keeping things down and that he begins pooping on a regular schedule so you can start feeds!
ReplyDeleteAre you taking Fenugreek? You can buy it at GNC or a health store, perhaps even your local Exchange on base, or Wal-Mart. I'm not sure...our local Exchange didn't have Fenugreek in stock so I had to order it online but I know it is a different story in the States. I also hear that oatmeal is good for helping boost milk supply.
Good luck. I'm sorry you feel like a milk machine but you're doing such a great job for your little boy!
Raechel
He looks so sweet without his tube in. So different!
ReplyDeleteHang in there mama. :)
:( ugh with the pumping. I hated doing it 2x a day let alone every 2 hours like you are. :( it'll all work out!!
ReplyDeleteelliot has the cutest outfits ever... oh and we also have that elephant receiving blanket!! i love that set!
He is such a doll!
ReplyDeleteI know it can be draining, but I would definitely pump more, even at night. It really pays off later when a good milk supply is established.
Praying that things start coming out the right way for Elliot soon, so he can start nursing. It will be easier when you can take him home and snuggle him and nurse him while resting. Hang in there! All of your hard work now is going to pay off later! I think your dedication to nursing Elliot is great- lucky baby!
You should put a warning label on Elliot's pictures. He is just too CUTE! It's dangerous for those who are not used to seeing so much cuteness. I've had cute babies and thought I was used to it, but I just want to stare at him all day. :)
ReplyDeletePraying that everything starts working the way it should.
Deborah