So if any of you have any ideas, let me know. I'm worried that I'm not producing enough milk. Adam kind of wants to give up on breastfeeding because I'm really sore and it's super energy-consuming, but I'm determined to keep it up. I know that she's super young, but this is a little out of the norm for her. She has, up to this point, been gradually putting herself on a schedule. Is it just because she's tired and can't take naps without the car? She falls asleep at night just fine and is even pretty good about falling back asleep after her night feedings. I just hate taking steps backward like this. Plus, it means our apartment is super messy and largely unpacked. I really need to be able to step away from her for longer than, oh, three minutes. When Adam's family was visiting on Saturday, his fourteen-month-old nephew was in everything. That's going to be really stressful on me if I can't get things toddler-proofed before they visit again, which I hope to be soon.
Well, here's my obligatory cute baby picture:
And here's a kind of funny one. I bought material so that I could make my own "Moby" wrap. You may have heard of those. Unfortunately, Katrina doesn't like it very much. She hates her movements being constrained. She likes the sling though, which is a little weird. I tried the other day putting her in the wrap again, and she hated it, until I turned her around so she could see things. You're not supposed to carry a child that way until they can hold their head up on their own, which won't be for a couple of months, I think. However, she loved it! So I snapped a picture and took her out.
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Not sure if you remember me, Nivette, from the old BYU ward...your daughter is adorable! In way of advice...it's actually more common than some people think to not make enough milk. I know lots of women who have nursed and supplemented with formula, that way you don't have to give all the benefits of the breast milk. Hopefully you guys can figure out what it is :)
The move could have upset her also -- not just the drive. Remember she feels and responds to your stress (and Adam's) and sometimes the best thing to do is just to step back and let her cry for a few minutes (preferably in her crib while you are in another room stretching, unpacking, praying -- whatever will help you at that moment). You may not be making as much milk if stress is playing a big part -- stress can inhibit milk production. I would find a pediatrician and make a call and at least talk to their nurse or if they have a lactation consultation that could visit over the phone with you about these things -- great. Don't give up until you are ready -- when ever that is, now or later. You'll do what is right for you and your sweet baby.
Tori,
This is all very normal ... she is at an age where they start doing more than eating and sleeping and they do cry more. The time change is harder on them than you think, too. Also breast fed babies stool every time they eat initially but then as their gut matures they stool less because they are absorbing most of the nutrients from your breast milk. She may just want to suck and a pacifier would satisfy that need.
Sorry about the Aunt Di thing ... the only blog I do is my nieces!
She looks like she has very good head control in the wrap. I wouldn't worry about putting her facing out.
Oh, Tori, it gets rough sometimes. Colicky-ness starts around 6-8 weeks, and while she may not be a fully colicky baby, I'm sure she is getting old enough to begin to be fussier. It is all normal, because her nervous system is trying to mature. I was reading this last night and thought of you. There isn't much there, but I thought I'd link you to it anyway:
http://talesfromthecrib.blogspot.com/2008/05/at-least-hes-normal-and-my-feelings-are.html
And don't worry about the milk! I think supplementing is a great idea. Everett used to want to eat ALL THE TIME too, but now that I look back on it I think what he really wanted was the comfort and closeness nursing gave him. We'll see how this next baby is.
And, so much changes from week to week that you never know how she will be next week. She is so sweet and I just love the picture of her in that moby! You really have a beautiful daughter there!
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