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| Hello! Welcome to my update! |
Well, we have certainly had an eventful 5 weeks since our last post! We have attended 4 birthday parties, one family get together, a wedding, and met lots and lots of people. We had our second doctor appointment, got our second vaccination, got babysat several times, and had our first bottle. We also went on our first vacation and Daddy went back to work! Can you blame Mommy for being exhausted?? I am definitely ready for a slow down. There is nothing like having a baby to make you realize how busy your life is!
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| I don't know about this... |
Our biggest issue came when we went to the one month doctor appointment. We found out that Kaylee was not gaining weight. She was born 7 lbs 2 oz, went down to 6 lbs 8 oz four days later, went back up to 6 lbs 13 oz one week later and was on track to gain weight correctly. However, when we went in for our appointment she was only 6 lbs 15 oz. She should have gained about a pound and a half. So we had to supplement her with formula because I couldn't produce enough to supplement her with my milk. And we had to visit the lactation consultants a couple times to make sure she was feeding correctly and to help increase my supply. The good news is she is back on track! She was 8lbs 5oz as of the 6th! It is amazing how quickly they can pack on the pounds. And she is a MUCH happier baby...not nearly as fussy! So good news all around. Right now we are continuing a combination of formula and breastmilk. And it is working well so we will likely continue unless or until I can pump enough to take her off the formula. But it is also possible that won't happen, so I'm not spending any time feeling guilty or worrying about it. It is what it is!
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| My First Ferry Ride...I'm super thrilled, can't you tell? |
The next big adventure was a trip to Lopez Island with my parents. A little background for those who don't know: my family owns a couple of cabins right on the beach on Hunter Bay. They have been in the family for a LONG time...I can't remember the exact amount, at least since the Depression when it was owned by my great great aunt. My mom took me to Lopez for the first time when I was 6 weeks old and so I really wanted to take Kaylee this summer as well. She is now the 5th generation to enjoy Lopez! It was a really great trip. The weather was really nice and I was so ready for a getaway. No house to clean, or places to go! Just the family. I felt like I finally got a chance to enjoy my baby instead of just taking care of her.
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| Lopez is great Dad! |
So now it is September and summer is over...Lance has headed back to work this week. We've only had two days by ourselves, so we'll see how it goes! I start school in two weeks and that is when things will get really interesting. :) But I am excited to start. Also, Kaylee and I are attending baby/parent support classes and will start Itsy Bitsy Baby Yoga in a couple weeks as well! I'm more excited than she is, but of course about the only thing that excites her now is food! HAHA!
