I commemorated the milestone with a trip to get a confirmed weight check and examination, since I was curious about his still looking pretty scrawny. Sure enough, he weighs a full half-pound less now than he did at birth (but hey, wasn't I just wishing that he could just stay this small forever!).
Even though all of my babies eventually become champion eaters, they have all started out as nursing idiots. But it seems that this baby and I really aren't making much of a team when it comes to the feeding/eating department. It feels like I just spent the first month of his life doing little more than sitting in bed attempting to feed, then pumping, then supplementing--and then somehow the two hours in between feedings had magically disappeared and it was time to start all over again. I'm not exactly complaining--ok, I'm complaining a little, but I thought that I was finally out of the woods since over the last week or so I'd finally gotten him to the point where he was eating without any other mechanical or silicone device assistance. But apparently he still needs a little more help in order to start plumping up.
Not that I intended this subject to be my big return to blogging-since-baby, as nursing stories are pretty boring, unless of course you're at Book Group and the dessert has been passed out everyone's already exhausted the childbirth stories (which is reminding me that I still haven't posted that particular story yet).
Anyway, it's actually been a really eventful and fabulous month and there's been a lot of other great stuff that I've been meaning to blog about: turns out that a new baby is way better than a Wii.
The last month has included: Max's baptism; Saul's blessing; Adam and I both had birthdays (mine accompanied by lots of gifts of the dark chocolate variety); Grandparents visiting who practiced piano with kids, painted walls, cleaned bathrooms, passed out Tootsie Rolls, and required that I had a daily nap-time; and we bought a new mini-van (with not only doors that open and close by themselves, but best of all, an ignition that starts without my having to hold two exposed wires together while I turn the key).
So, I'm hoping that I can catch up a little over the next little while......but considering what my house is looking like these days, thanks to the round-the-clock feeding schedule, I'm not counting on anything. 
8 comments:
Happy Birthday! Happy Baptism! Happy NEW MINIVAN! So sorry about the feeding issues. It's so frustrating that something that seems so natural can be full of headaches and problems. Hallelujah for finger-feeders and bottles. I have to admit, I've been checking your blog constantly since Saul was born to see more pictures of that adorable babe, so it was very fun to see all you posted today.
I don't think nursing stories are boring. Every one is different (or at least all of mine are) and what else is there to talk about when that's all we do all day anyway! Caroline sprouted teeth SO early (she's 10 months and up to 6 teeth...she's a carnivore as far as Jacobs kids are concerned) that I'm thinking maybe my nursing story is coming to an end with her. Hmmm....
I was thinking of you on your birthday....and it makes me happy to see the pictures of your parents with your kids.
Thinking of you!
Yay on everything (well, not the nursing, but everything else!)! Cute, cute, cute baby. I want him here in my lap to hold and cuddle. Why do you live so dang far away? I can't remember if I even did anything for your birthday. So sorry. I owe you a chocolate cake next time we get togther (this summer maybe? Here?). Miss you.
I'm sorry to hear about the frustrations with breastfeeding. I'm familiar with all new and inventive ways to feed baby (since my babes came prematurely and without good suck) and I know it is exhausting!! and emotional. I bet his next weight check will be improved!
(What a busy month you have had!)
This post was simply de-lightful. I love that picture of your Mom with the girls. And your Dad in jeans!!!!!!! And Adam blowing out the candles and powdered sugar. And Sharon keeping the baby safe. And that cute cute cute Saul. And the darling Max getting baptized! Such a month for you guys.
I love the book club convo description. No matter how hard we try we just can't seem to avoid those two topics. It's because we need the therapy, right?
Good luck with the nursing. I have had so many struggles myself I can completely relate. The stress and worry and headaches. I wish I could come over and clean your house and help with homework and make dinner for you whilst you took care of nothing but yourself and Saul's feedings. Sending my love and best wishes. Hang in there!!!
Jennette,
I am so impressed that you are up and blogging already with Saul only being 1 month! I am wishing you lots of sleep from across the country. =)
love,love, love to see an update! Those baby pix are too cute - and that hair! I've been anxious to see more of this babe. Glad to hear you have had family around. sorry to hear nursing is giving you grief. I don't mean to be a downer but I don't think it's worth pushing it if is causing you too much stress. Just my two cents :-)
I'm so sorry to hear that Saul is still having a tough time. Don't babies just crawl to you, latch on and know what to do? I can't imagine nursing successfully pre-1980's when the electric pump was commercially introduced. Congratulations on Max getting baptized. And that is great that you got a new van. I secretly will miss your van's buzz when it locks. Anyway, keep up those daily naps.
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