Can't believe how the time is flying these days. It seems like we get up and go to work or get stuff ready for the day and before you know it, it's bedtime again! Brynn had her couple appointments over the last few days and as I mentioned she's a whooping 12 pounds. That is pretty good on the weight gain department. She is still not on the growth chart for weight but in the 70th percentile for length so I'll take it! Long skinny baby of mine :-) Her EKG was not my favorite so far. It showed slight left heart sided enlargement. Not a fan of that with her ASD and VSD. Her pediatrician was not happy. Ho hum. Trying to stay zen, right?
On the developement side she is doing great however. She is rolling over like a mad woman leaving me to frantically baby proof the house at lightening speed. She has found a new love for solid food over her bottle from everything from home made sweet potatoes to avacodo. Did I mention that I love making her food? It's a bit time consuming but once you get in the hang of things it's no biggie. Tupperware ice cube trays with the snap on lids are my favs. She still is loving the Neela puppy and they are truly best buds. Neela sleeps at the foot of her crib both during naps and at night time. So cute. I just want to eat it up.
On the breastfeeding pumping front...it's still a go. She basically only likes to breastfeed in the morning. She will occasionally BF in the late afternoon, but not on a regular basis. That leaves me expressing breastmilk about 6-7 times a day. But whatever. It seems to be working for us. Electriclady...and I need to get her link up has some great tips for us who exclusively express milk....and it has been a life saver for me. I get to only give her about 4-6 oz of formula a day and the rest is expressed breastmilk. I'm hoping to keep this up towards the year mark as much as possible.
I've basically learned that there are a lot of ways to breastfeed your baby even if they won't technically breastfeed! Still working part time, doing the mom thing part time and trying to have some fun in between. Each morning with the Brynn girl is a challenge, but it is so rewarding all at the same time. Each milestone she meets makes may heart smile. I honestly think in just a few short years we'll look back on these times and say..."remember when..."
I'm trying to work out the balance between solid feeding and bottles at the moment. Brynn seems to love food over bottles at the moment so I'm trying to make that balance.
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Thank you so much for the update, Brynn's picture is BEAUTIFUL, so precious. MWAH!! (sound of me blowing your daughter a kiss).
I am glad to hear about her development and growth, long and lean. Send my best for her continued health and resolution of her cardiac issues. I am so proud of you for BF, so great for Brynn. Big ((Hugs)), here for you.
Seriously, I just want to scoop her up and kiss that face...she is so darn cute!!
She is always in my prayers...as are you, little mama!
((hugs))
Yay for all the rolling. She is getting so big!!! I'm sorry to hear about the EKG. Staying zen is easier said than done. I am thinking about you guys. So glad your trip to Chicago was fun!
She's so cute!!! Sorry about the EKG results. She's in my prayers. Hang in there.
She is looking so big and grown up! Look at all her hair!
Brynn is getting cuter and cuter every week. Yay for you with the pumping. I can only get 3 in per day at the most. i'd love toknow how you do it! i'm sure pumping more often would help out my supply.
I am praying every day for your sweet baby! I had a hard time with feeding when my girls were small. I always felt like I wasn't sure how much of what things I should give them to make sure they stayed healthy. They both turned out just fine, so I guess the learn as you go method worked out alright.
Brynn looks beautiful as always. I am sorry the EKG did not go very well. You all continue to be in my prayers. She is a fighter, this we know. ((HUGS))
Everytime you post a pic, I think it's my favorite...and then you post a new one!
Brynn is such a cutie! Yay for hitting 12 pounds.
Always keeping you all in my prayers...
She's beautiful! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything turns up ok for you and your family.
She is gorgeous--look how much she's grown! And yay for you with the pumping--that is amazing that you are still going so strong with it!
She's such a cutie. Sorry about the EKG results. I hope you get some better news from the cardiologist.
Awww she is just SO adorable! Sorry about the appointment. many prayers going out to ya, hon! You're doing so amazing! Brynn is one happy girl! Give yourself a HUGE pat on the back for me!
*HUGS*
Brynn is gorgeous, like her Mama.
Thinking of you all,
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She's such a sweetheart. I wonder if she's too tired later in the day to BF?
Beautiful...
I'm so glad to get an update from you. It sounds like Brynn is doing well, in spite of the EKG results.
E&R did the same thing when we started solids...rejected the bottle. We're down to only 3 per day now, and I'm lucky to get 16 ounces in the little buggers.
xo
she is simply gorgeous. absolutely so.
She just keeps getting cuter ;)
I'm keeping you all in my thoughts. Hope the appt with the cardiologist goes well
Dude. Your baby is ADORABLE. Hang in there, Sara. I've been praying and I'll keep praying.
I am a pumper too. It can be a real pain doing it 6 times a day but very worth it. I am at a point where they only get 6oz formula about once a week! The babies will be 9 mths on the 7th and plan to get to a year then drop to only pumping a few times a day until their adjusted 12 mths, so about 14 mths 1 week. I will still start introdusing milk but want to continue with the benefits of boob juice til adjusted age...
Brynn is soooo gorgeous, she takes after her mama! Praying for the heart situation to correct itself. You're doing great Sara! Oh and can't forget Neela!! Love her too!
Sara, It's been such a long time since I have commented and I am so sorry. But I wanted you to know that I am back in blogging world and will be keeping up with you. As always, Brynn is in my prayers.
Sweet girl! Thinking of you all, as always.
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