Marlee

Marlee
Marlee has arrived

Friday, August 17, 2012

Sleeping: 

Marlee allows me a good 2-4 hour gaps every night. (depending on the night) She has been sleeping really well in our bed. At first I was extremely against her sleeping in our bed because I was scared we might roll over on top of her, and suffocate her. (I knew someone who had this happen--he was only 4 days old) BUT, I have found that I CAN NOT sleep unless she is in bed with me. I have to check every other minute if she's breathing or not. It drives me nuts all night. Other then that she is doing GREAT! 

Breastfeeding: 

She is doing AMAZING when it comes to feeding. Now that I've introduced the pacifier, she has been doing great! I am doing much better too (Not in so much pain from her using ME as a pacifier--after she's full) My mom gave me a tip to let her sleep and then when she wakes up on her own, then to feed her. I was waking Marlee up every three hours to feed because that's what all the books say (feed every 1-3 hours) But I've found that if I wait until SHE wakes up on her own, she eats an entire FULL meal instead of snacking every other hour. Which is much better for me, (not as much pain). I think Marlee and I have this breastfeeding thing down now :) I'm just scared to nurse in public now. I'm not sure how I feel about nursing in public. I guess we will find out :) 

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