Day 257

She kisses him all. day. long.

We're all obsessed!

Day 256

We went back to the doctor again this morning for Asher's circumcision. He's up to 7lbs 13oz!

My nursing pad pulled some of my skin off, so I've been bleeding and have been having to hand express: not fun! This is shaping up to be quite the experience. It still hurts for the first minute or so when he latches, but after that it's okay. Not 100% pain free but not excruciating like before. No matter how long, or even little, we nurse, I'm just glad I'm finally able to be doing it. It feels really good knowing I'm providing nourishment for him. I hope it gets a lot easier and better soon.

One thing I'm pretty relieved about is, I don't feel any more bonded to him than I did to AJ and Rian. That's always something that has bothered me. The fact that my bond with them was lessened because I didn't breastfeed them. I know it's different for every mom, but for me, I feel/felt the exact bond with all three of my babies.

Rad like Dad!

Day 255

I made dinner tonight! First time since we've brought Asher home. My mom and Jeanette love us so much they've been brining food over! It has made life so much easier and we couldn't be more grateful.

Honestly though, I was happy to feel a little back into routine. I even bathed all three kids afterward.

Three clean babes!

 

Each day gets easier and easier. There are plenty of crazy moments, like when Asher wants to eat at the same time I'm trying to help AJ with his homework or he wants to eat right when I'm about to eat... you get it. Most of the craziness happens because it seems like Asher wants to eat all the time! But for the most part, I feel like I'm getting the hang of this Mom of three thing!



Day 254

All around good reports at today's doctor visit. Asher's color is perfect! And he's up another 2 1/2 ounces since Monday. Now 7lbs 10.5oz. :)

Already...

how?!

 

He's opening his eyes a little more each day. He still has trouble opening his right eye. He sleeps with his fist up on that side most of the time, I'm wondering if it was squished against his cheek while he was in my belly and that's why he can't open it. He already looks so much bigger than he did last week.

 

My last baby's milestones are definitely going to be the most bittersweet of all. Cherishing this time so much. 

Day 253

Yesterday the doctor told me I need to put Asher in as much sunlight as possible. We have to go back for a weight and color check again tomorrow. She said he looks okay, but a little yellow, so we're not totally in the clear. Makes me nervous thinking about my baby being sick. :\

But he sure looks cute sun bathing!

AJ: "He's like a plant!"

(Somebody is always all up in his face, we're so obsessed!)

 

His size one diaper is giant on him! Aiden and Rian only used the newborn packs we got from the hospital, then moved to size ones with no problem. I'm going to get another pack of newborns for my little peanut!

Day 252

This morning Asher had his newborn well-check. I was so nervous about him losing weight, I hope he's getting enough from me! But since I was so worried, I've also been giving him breast milk through a syringe, no bottle yet. I'll probably introduce it soon though, he got a paci yesterday and is still latching on just fine.

7lbs 8oz, only down one ounce!

(Aiden was wrapped in this blanket at his newborn check too, I swear I didn't do it on purpose! It just happened to be the blanket that was in my bag.)

Brothers

Day 251



 

Today nursing hasn't been painful! Well, the first minute or so it is, but after that its fine. He's latching faster too. I still feel a little anxious before each feeding, but it's only been a few days and its already a little easier.

 

 

 

So thankful for the progress we've made.

Asher's first Sunday dinner at Papa and Nana's!