We've made it through the past 3 1/2 weeks and it's been full of many laughs, cries (for both me and baby), poo explosions, diaper changes, sore boobs, outfit changes, and sleepless nights. Evelyn has been an absolute joy, although I teetered on the brink of crazy many times in those first 2 weeks. Breastfeeding is still challenging, but not nearly as hard as it was in the first two weeks. I had cracked, sore nipples and cried every time she nursed for a few days. Let me tell you firsthand, use that nipple cream religiously. If I made one mistake, it was not using the nipple cream enough those first 2 days in the hospital.. She nurses much better now, but she still has trouble latching on. I have a strong let down so Evelyn often chokes and swallows a lot of air for the first few minutes. I hear it takes about 6 weeks for everything to settle down and regulate to the baby's needs and I'm really looking forward to waking up not soaking in milk after two hours.
Evelyn has gained almost 2 pounds already since leaving the hospital, so that brings her to 8 pounds. She's finally fitting into some of her 0-3 month clothes, which is nice because they're so cute :D Her thighs are filling out a little more and her skin is so soft.. I just love snuggling her tiny body.
Here's a photo from today
I will do my best to keep everyone updated from now on. The post-partum period really is hard so I'm prioritizing. Blogging has been put on the back burner and I'm glad to be resurfacing.
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