Hmmmmm...

The LC came and went! After 1 hour and $90 what did I learn?

The following:
1. I have a SEVERE battle wound on my left side and she was actually shocked by it.
2. I will need to modify the way I feed Chris to keep his tongue/lower jaw off this area until it heals. This entails a modified football hold...guess that's appropriate for the whole sport theme we have going for him.
3. I will need to wear hydrogel pads around the clock to promote quicker healing. $$$
4. Did I mention the wound will take at least 2 weeks to heal.
5. Oh and it appears that the wound has led to mastitis (breast infection).

What does this mean??? I follow her suggestions, take antibiotics and re-evaluate the situation on Chris' one month birthday! Wish me luck!

BF update!

Christopher and I have a lactation consultant coming to the house today to see if we can salvage the whole BF relationship. It has been a pure struggle for 3 weeks and I surely hope this woman can shine some light on the situation. It has gotten to the point that I really can't/don't want to leave the house because every feeding is a huge ordeal (pain, etc.) and I don't want to be stuck somewhere else when he decideds he's hungry (which can be an hour later or one freakish time 6 hours later).

So, keep us in your thoughts today because this will likely be my final attempt to make this work....any support is much welcomed! = )

Pics and a quick update!

Our first outing together as a family...to Target, of course!

First sponge bath...he equally hated his first 'real' bath!The umbilical cord FINALLY fell off a few days ago...it's still sitting on my nightstand (gross, I know!).

Mommy and Topher! ; )

Tummy time...he accidentally rolled over a few times!

We are doing well...I'm still giving the whole BFing thing a try. It's been very difficult but slooooooowly getting better. I am giving it to one month then will re-evaluate the situation! Charlie has been a trooper! He changes diapers like a champ and can swaddle a baby with the best of them! He is back at work but is still willing to get up in the middle of the night and hold my hand during the difficult feedings (if I yell loud enough from the living room). We are still getting used to the new lifestyle BUT are just totally in love with the little guy and couldn't imagine life without him! = )

O-M-G!!!

...that about sums up the past 2 weeks! I could have never imagined how challenging yet rewarding having a baby would be! I have definitely learned how important support from family and friends can be...SO thanks to you all who have been there for us these past 2 weeks (especially those of you who had the wonderful opportunity to be there for one of my daily break downs)! = ) I can honestly say things are getting better by the day and I'm just amazed and overwhelmed with love everytime I hold Christopher! He is our little bundle of joy and we couldn't imagine life without him!

We went to the doctor on Friday for his 2 week check up (actually 10 days) and he is growing like a weed! He already grew 1/2 an inch and gained 5 ounces. We still aren't sure yet if he is going to lose his hair or if it's going to grow in. For now he is still our little guy with an old man hair-do! We love him anyways! ; ) The eyes are slowly turning blue...they are beautiful, I mean handsome! We hope you all are doing well and will try to keep this updated with pics, etc.! P.S. Happy belated 4th of July!

Christopher Dean has arrived!!!

He blessed us on 06/29/09 at 6:08 in the morning. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. We are absolutely amazed by our little miracle!