Not Keeping Up So Well, Huh?

Sorry for the delay for those of you checking in. I'm still adjusting to being a mother of two. I'm up way too late tonight because I took a nap earlier and got sucked into a horror movie after Ethanael finally stayed in bed long enough to fall asleep at 10pm. Tomorrow I will pay.

Though I felt pretty good today, I've been stressed and teary generally. Breastfeeding has been an emotional topic. Though Jack is getting stronger and improving at staying on and getting milk, his latch is painful because he doesn't open his mouth wide enough and/or narrows as he sucks. I got some help last week to keep my supply up with a drug called Reglan, which has given me some rest from the anxiety and frustration of being tied to the clock and pump what could seem endlessly. I've wanted to give up most days, but am persevering with help from La Leche League, the Nurturing Nook at St. John's and the support of Mike, friends and family.

I wish I could figure out how to post a video because I have some great footage of Ethanael dancing to "I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy" and periodically saying, "where?". He finger painted today for the first time and enjoyed it. Yesterday, he jumped off the diving board repeatedly at the Eaton's pool with Papa (Mike's dad). Ethanael is enjoying Jack more and more. He likes to play with Jack's hands and feet, in addition to rubbing the hair on his head, and he asks to hold him sometimes.

Jack is chubbing up. He was 9lbs. on Wednesday 07-30-08. His cheeks are bigger and his little tush has some cush now. He's been smiling more too, which warms my heart. Haven't got it on camera yet. I think his thrush is finally cleared up (after 3 rounds of Nystatin) since I'm on a medication now too that comes through the milk. His right eye still gets goopy, but the opthomologist isn't concerned and says he should outgrow it.