...so we survived the first week and are having a blast loving on our little guy! He is the sweetest baby and boy does he love to eat! When he is hungry, he better get that milk right away or it is not pretty. :) We have spent so much time snuggling, cuddling, and just staring at him!
We have been to the doctor a few times for weight and bili checks because they let us leave the hospital early. On Wednesday, his 1 week birthday, he had surpassed his birth weight and was 8 pounds 6.5 ounces so they told us we could let him sleep as long as he wanted at night. No more waking him up for feedings, I just let him choose when he wants to eat. So far, I have had 2 nights in a row with a 4 hour stretch of uninterrupted sleep. That is a beautiful thing! I feel like a new woman. He has not had a hint of jaundice. Jaundice is pretty common in breast fed babies, but this little guy likes to eat so much he has stayed nice and pink :). I still cannot believe that he is here! We feel so blessed.
Madison has been such a wonderful big sister. Everyday when she gets home from school she can't wait to kiss him and hold him. She has adjusted well to no longer being the center of attention. We have only gotten a few comments about the baby getting all the attention or Madison missing her mommy and we have been able to talk them through with her. I can't blame her...it's been the three of us for 6 and 1/2 years, so this is a huge adjustment. I think I would be worried if she didn't express these feelings. I am so proud of my big girl!
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