1 week appt update

First off, I think La Leche League did find me. But they're trying to be slick by posting on my regular blog. I can feel the pin stab from the scarlet letter "F." I'm alright with this though. I will embrace it just as Demi Moore did. I am/was fully educated and aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. I read all the books. So please know I am making an educated decision. For the record - I will NOT be breastfeeding. This is my choice and I am happy with it. Our pediatrician is happy with it. She says his formula [Similac Advance] is the best he can get right now so he'll be fine. After many days of going back and forth and trying to get Andres to latch on unsuccessfully, I have made my decision.

Thank You

On to better news.

Andres is growing strong!! He is now 7lbs even and has grown a half inch. Doc says he is gaining about 2oz per day. They like to see a 1/2 - 1 oz per day so he is way past that. He is in the 25th percentile for all 3 measurements - head, weight, and length. He was so good at the appointment. Only cried at the end because he was really hungry and we didn't have his bottle. But he quieted down and patiently waited for me to finish his paperwork. I love this kid. <3

We also made our visit to my parent's house. It was soooooo nice to get out! I was totally getting cabin fever. Although G is pretty damn paranoid about everything. About me being out, about Andres being out, about driving with Andres. I never thought he would be so paranoid and I would be soooo laid back. I can't believe how laid back i am. I'm a total control freak and now i'm just so chill about parenting. Weird. Wonder if it'll change. Actually, maybe it's just the Vicodin making me so laid back. Hmmmmm. But G just freaks out about everything. Last night he fell asleep all late because every time Andres made a sound in his bassinet G would get up to check on him. I mean it's totally cute and it makes my heart melt, but that is crazy. G has totally become "one of those" parents that checks on his kid every 5 minutes to make sure he is breathing. I just pass out when i go to bed. But for some reason I'm the only one who hears when Andres starts waking up. I have to wake G up.

One thing I am having trouble with is sleeping during the day. No matter how tired I am I cannot sleep during the day. I know what people say, but I can't rest. I can't stop finding things to do. Tomorrow I will try reading when Andres is napping in hopes that it'll make me fall asleep.

Speaking of sleep, I' effing tired! I must go to bed.

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