We are debating about our Christmas Day plans ... at the very least we will go into Ukiah after breakfast on Christmas day. At the most, we will go on the 24th or so and be there for two days. We are still debating. I don't want to go unless I feel that I can be perfectly comfortable nursing there - not wake people at night, etc. Nursing is coming along. I have been able to pump less and nurse with the nipple shield. I plan to take it slow and try to avoid another painful experience.
The lactation consultant came by today and it was a really positive visit. I had been avoiding calling her because I didn't want any guilt trips if I decided not to breastfeed. But she was very nice and gave me some good suggestions, some reassurance, and at the end said that bottles are not evil! That was very nice. I'm glad she wasn't total hard-core "you have to breastfeed or you're a bad mother" type of person. :-) Kenna has a few issues that make it more difficult but not impossible. Hoping as she grows some of those will resolve themselves. I do like nursing - I just hate adjusting to it. And I got permission to EAT and DRINK! The lact. cons. said that my body needs more calories and I should do what I need to in order to get them! Yum! I'll have to go shopping and see what looks tasty!
Well, I can't believe that Christmas is just a few days away. I've been so focused on new baby, I have stopped thinking about Christmas. It makes me glad I did so much beforehand. Josh has been making cinnamon rolls to give to people. It is so cute. He loves to bake! We have a fairly good recipe that utilizes the bread machine so there isn't even too much mess! Always a good thing because men, for some reason, have difficulty cleaning up their cooking messes. Have you ever noticed that?
Anyway, Kenna is asleep so I am off to spend time with my other dear ones.
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