I didn't intend to neglect the blog like I have. Time is flying by and precious. I originally created this blog to keep my best friend, who is in Africa, up to date on Mr. Liam. Sorry, Katie! I'll try to do a better job!
Liam is 10 months! CRAZY! People always told us how it will fly by when having a kid, I thought people we're telling us something we didn't already know. It is crazy how it seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital with a 7.5lb infant and now I've got an 18lb little man crawling all over me and keeping me on my toes. It seems like I walk into work Monday morning thinking, "I can't wait till the weekend to hang out with my boys" and the next day it's Friday at 4pm.
Breast feeding has been a challenge these last two months. Once Liam started sleeping through the night and eating solids my supply dropped. Everyone tells you how it can be hard in the beginning and just stick to it. I think this has been way harder than breastfeeding the first month. I didn't realize my supply would possibly drop because of him sleeping so long and eating baby food. So I've had to make some adjustments. Here's what I've had to do:
7am feed before work, possibly pump once I get to work depending if he nursed well
11am go over to daycare and nurse
3pm pump at work
7pm nurse him
10-10:30pm pump before bed
2-2:30am get up and pump
Yep, that's right I'm back to be being sleep deprived. I started the middle of the night pumping in mid-Feb. I realized my supply had gone up a little bit but still needed more. During Liam's 9 month appointment the doctor was concern because his height and weight were dropping off so she wanted me to give him a bottle of breast milk after I nursed to make sure he was getting a full feeding. So not only do I have to pump enough for Liam's one bottle at daycare but also 3oz after his feedings as well. I've lost it a few times with all of this. Jay has been my amazing support. I don't think I could get through this if I didn't have him pushing me through. I've also used the Lactation Consultants at the Women's hospital a ton. I also started using a vitamin supplement to help increase my supply and it's help a lot too. I'm sure you are asking, "Why not switch over to formula and save your sanity?" . Most of my co-workers believe I am so sleep deprived that I can't think logically anymore :) My answer is I made a goal for myself to get to a year and I am set on it. If you know me well, you know I am a stubborn red head and once I get my mind set on something that is how it's going to be. That is not always one of my best traits. I have absolutely nothing against formula or those that choose to use it. Again, if you know me well, you know I am praying Liam has all his fingers and toes and limbs by his first birthday, I still have no clue as to what I am doing sometimes! But I do know that I want to breast feed for a year. I will say I think I am trying to prove to myself that I can be a full time working mom and do this. We have less than two months to go and I can sacrifice a little sleep to get to this goal!
Liam is doing so many things now. The newest is cruising. He will push and walk with a toy in hand. I had to go buy a toy he could stand and push yesterday. His teacher, Ms Eva, has taught him "besitos". She is from Costa Rica and teaching him a little Spanish. If you say besitos or give me besitos he will open his mouth and give you kisses. You have to watch out because you might get some tongue too.
Teeth are another big thing. He got his two bottom teeth two days after Christmas. Now we are working on the two top ones. I loath teething. Mainly because I get bit while nursing. Ouch!! He has gotten a lot better with some stern No's.
In a couple weeks we are going to take a road trip with my friend Jacque to visit our friend Michele. I am looking forward to it but a little nervous at the same time. We haven't been on a road trip since he was two months. But this will be a good practice run since we go on vacation in May to Destin, FL. I am ready for the beach and fun in the sun!!
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